Posts – Page 3 – Wheels On Down the Road

Life & Perspective

Why I Applaud Schools for Banning Smartphones (And Why You Should Too)

More schools are banning smartphones, and research shows it’s working. Here’s why I think it’s the right move—and why parents should too. Read more →

09/04/25
Disability Rights & Advocacy, Life & Perspective

When School Safety Plans Leave Students Behind

School safety drills prepare students for the worst—but what happens when those drills aren’t designed for kids with disabilities? I share my own experiences during fire drills, reflect on the recent Annunciation Catholic School shooting, and explore what needs to… Read more →

08/31/25
Life & Perspective

When Your Service Dog Decides to Channel His Inner Dolphin

Service dogs are amazing. They open doors, retrieve dropped items, keep us safe, and make life possible in ways that people don’t always see. But here’s the truth people sometimes forget: even the best-trained working dog is still, at the… Read more →

08/28/25
Life & Perspective

The Tug-of-War Between Thinking and Speaking

Ever felt like your mouth and your brain are in a tug-of-war? That’s me, whenever a sensitive topic comes up especially when it’s not about me directly. I want to say something, but I don’t want to say the wrong… Read more →

08/09/25
Society & Politics

A Dangerous Precedent

A Quick Word Before We Begin In the age of TikTok headlines and 24-hour news cycles, stories come and go at warp speed. Even major developments—like the string of settlements between powerful institutions and Donald Trump—are quickly overshadowed by the… Read more →

07/30/25
Society & Politics

Still in Business: How Trump’s Refusal to Divest Shattered Presidential Norms

Americans expect their presidents to work for the people, not for personal profit. Traditionally, presidents have gone to great lengths to separate themselves from their private financial interests. But Donald Trump broke that norm in 2016, and he did it… Read more →

07/29/25
Life & Perspective

What Symbols Say…and What They Don’t

Content Note: This post explores personal safety, public perception, and disability. It examines the powerful role of symbolism in shaping how we see each other. It includes candid reflections on behavior, clothing, and stereotyping. My goal is to examine how… Read more →

07/28/25
Society & Politics

Presidents Shouldn’t Get to Undo Progress With a Pen Stroke

The United States has a problem. A structural one. A whiplash problem. This past week made it impossible to ignore. First, reports surfaced about a potential rollback of the EPA’s Endangerment Finding. Then came news that the U.S. had pulled… Read more →

07/23/25
Life & Perspective

Lost in Translation on the Bus

The other night, I was waiting for the Minnesota United vs. Portland Timbers match to start on Apple TV. The screen hadn’t gone live yet, so there was the usual pregame placeholder: “The game will begin shortly.” Nothing revolutionary—except it wasn’t just… Read more →

07/20/25
Life & Perspective

When the Seats Are Gone Before We Even Have a Chance: The Quiet Battle for ADA Accessibility at Concerts

An article in the Star Tribune debated whether the 2025 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand lineup is “subpar” or just misunderstood. It had me thinking, but probably not in the way the author intended. The article focused on whether the lineup… Read more →

07/17/25