What follows is a story about a favorite character of mine, the Gatherer of Tales. Immortal, he roams the world collecting stories. It is also my attempt to retell myths that celebrate diversity. Continue Reading
Celebrating diversity in culture, myth and history
Category Archives: Disability Narratives
HEROES and VILLAINS with DISABILITIES in 1940s Comic Books
Disabled heroes in comic books? They’ve been around since the beginning of the industry, but especially as World War II was finally drawing to a close. Continue Reading
Helena Antipoff, the Most Admirable Psychologist You Never Heard Of
Born of privilege, Helena Antipoff (1892-1974) lived a life of remarkable service. A psychologist by training, she was born to Russian aristocracy, Continue Reading
The Inclusive Message of the Eight Immortals
The Eight Immortals are among the most popular folk figures in China. They also represent a powerful message of inclusion. Continue Reading
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Baron von Steuben, Washington’s Gay General and Friend
George Washington had no way of knowing that the Baron von Steuben was a fraud. Earlier that summer,
Considering the Hero of Your Life Story
Each of us is the main character of our own life. We really don’t have a lot of choice about ...
The Lavender White House
What color is the White House? Whose people and history does this iconic symbol represent? The ...
Conversations with the Serpent
Eating one bad apple isn’t all that happened in that garden.