Category Archives: In memoriam

My Friend Ruth

Posted on January 6, 2026 by My Bleeding Ink

Ruth was a genuinely good person. From the moment we met in high school, I remember her kindness. And as a disabled kid who didn’t feel too good about himself, finding kind people was essential. Over our high school years, … Continue reading →

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My Friend Michelle

Posted on January 17, 2022 by My Bleeding Ink

I’m pretty sure I met her in 2005 or 2006. I was immediately comfortable around her. But 2008…. that’s when we really bonded. She was kind and funny. Effortlessly funny. And that accent. That stereotypical Chicago accent! She had it … Continue reading →

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My Friend Tom

Posted on April 1, 2019 by My Bleeding Ink

Tom was the first adult who had Spina Bifida (like me) that I had ever met. It took 27 years and a trip to the national conference for me to meet the person who was at that time the president … Continue reading →

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