Get Ready For The Juiced Olympics

Illustration by author Let’s see what athletes can do at their peak – or when they’re peaking on drugs There’s the regular Olympics, the Special Olympics, and the Paralympics. Isn’t it time for the Juiced Olympics? The history of drug use for athletes  Athletes have been trying to game the system by doping since ancient … Continue reading Get Ready For The Juiced Olympics

Stop Using the “R” Word

Family photo of author and her brother Harvey circa 1969. These are hurtful words that cut deep The words “retard” and “retarded” are almost never used in context. Instead, these terms are used to get a laugh, make an insult, or insinuate that someone or something is stupid. Unless you have a relative with a … Continue reading Stop Using the “R” Word