Finally, an update on Invisible

I finished Part 2 and beginning Part 3. It took forever, because I was getting worried over little things that can be easily resolved with "it's a first draft". And now, it also wants a fourth part. Why, Invisible, why? You're already a long-ass novel thing!

Ahem. Anyway... if I get 1,000+ words done before I head to bed, I'll take the day off and read until my mid-shift at the bookstore.

Or I get Raptured. Whatever happens. /lulz

A brief note on flash fiction

Because I can't seem to write anything else right now (*grumbles*), I'm polishing a flash fiction piece and plan to send it out to a place that's currently accepting that type of writing. It's probably best, since it seems like I can't stick to a freaking novel.

So much for a surplus of time.

Hold up! What's happened to the name?!

Well, as y'all know, the website's original name was "Musings of a Crazy Lady Writer" (my moniker also being Crazy Lady Writer) and I explained more than once why there is "crazy" in the title. Ever after explaining it, I never felt good about it. The name still felt ableist.

That is when I read this entry on Tumblr about someone who changed their blog name for that very reason. She changed it after learning about ableism and its word forms. It was quite moving and got me to thinking. Ableism is rooted deep in our languages, not to mention behaviors and perceptions. It is work to change that thinking, but like eradicating other -isms, it is worth it. It helps us to get a huge step closer to overall equality.

After about an hour of figuring out another adjective that would be a better replacement, I decided to change the name. Like the Tumblr user, I found a name that describes me better and is actually hilarious (and not at the expense of disabled folks).

I am sorry for the use of "crazy" in my original blog name. I will watch myself now and in the future.

Peace to all my lovely blog-reading/writing peeps!

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If you are curious on learning more about ableism and how to end it, check out these wonderful websites:
FWD Forward
Bitch Magazine

I have decided to disappear, apparently...

I hate it when that happens. It would be just an ordinary day, me sitting in my room and reading a book (in this case, Party of One: The Loners' Manifesto) or listening to new music (in this case, King Crimson's debut album) when all of the sudden, I just don't give a damn about going on the Internet and posting on my blog. And so... here we are, over a week later. And nothing from me, until now.

I guess where I'm going with this is just a note to say hello to the few that read my blog.

I have been making great use of my local library. Borrowing books I've been meaning to read and enjoying them. Also, it helps me from buying books that I encounter at the bookstore. Hopefully, this will help me save money in the long run.

Nothing much else here. Until next time...