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On cuddling both women and men
I have cuddled with both men and women— not yet with people of other genders, though I would be happy to do so. There are a couple of professional woman cuddlers who have held me and touched me in ways that released tears— sobs, even! I would be willing to cry with another guy, but […]
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How to role shift using your body, not your feet
This video is geared toward sign language students who might make the mistake of thinking they have to move their feet when role shifting. I am a non-native signer of ASL; I recommend watching how native Deaf signers role shift if you get to see them head to toe.
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A world of affectionate male friends
I see a world in which men are as affectionate with each other as male cats are, in which men are as comfortable cuddling a male friend as they are petting their male dog or cat. For most of us, this world doesn’t exist— yet! Even if I don’t see it with my eyes, I see it with foresight.
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Separate is Not Equal | Deaf Performers Were Not Included At The Halftime Show
Same thing I’ve been complaining about for 15 years! To quote deaf blogger Amanda Tuite: …the entire programming of the Super Bowl left a bad taste in my mouth. As a deaf person, I always anticipated seeing the national anthem and “America the Beautiful” performed by professional deaf entertainers who use American Sign Language. This […]