Look who got published in Playgirl, as their Featured Contributing Writer, this July? Why little Miss Tiffiny Carlson. That’s who.

To read my full article that graced their sexified pages, clicky here.

- Tiff

…I mean, let’s get serious, what more could you ask for really from a free (and tasty), one hour podcast for women with disabilities, hosted by yours truly.

In “No Free Rides” podcast #14 for XAble.com, I discuss the awesomess that are InstyMeds vending machines, Battlestar Galactica (BSG), then I interview my longtime friend Kate Bigalk, a 29 yr old woman with CP who’s a Universal Design Specialist and also (since we discuss the issues regarding it, this is why I mention it), a lesbian (she came out in 2005).

Btw, should “lesbian” be capitalized? I’m not sure…(these are the things that go through mind…)

Enjoy!

- Tiff

From the guy who brought you the award-winning movie, Super Size Me (Morgan Spurlock), comes the FX television show “30 Days.” It’s third season premieres June 3rd. And look what pertinent episode they have coming up!

“Ray played football for Baylor University from 1984-88 before his NFL draft in 1989. He won two Super Bowl rings in 1998 and 1999 as a starting member of the Denver Broncos. …In 1991, Ray was on the field with the Detroit Lions when his teammate and friend, Mike Utley, was involved in a play that left him paralyzed from the chest down.”

“For 30 Days, Ray will live in a wheelchair and will rely on his mental discipline to keep his legs immobile. His home and his car will be retrofitted to accommodate his needs. Coaching duties for his son’s football team will continue and Ray will join the Texas Stampede, the wheelchair rugby team featuring players made famous in the documentary film Murderball. He will attend a weekly support group for paraplegics at the Baylor Institute of Rehabilitation and meet with a physical therapist to monitor any potential side effects.

Throughout his 30 Days experience, Ray will be under the medical supervision of Dr. Robert Bruce in order to track any muscle loss, blood clots, pressure sores or other side effects that could occur while he is wheelchair-bound.”

How. awesome. is. that. Talk about a great thing for AB’s to witness.

Go Morgan Spurlock and Ray Crockett. You guys both get free swirly cones from my step-dad’s DQ!

For more info visit the show’s website @ 30 Days.

- Tiff

So…am I the last one to know that cold/sore throat bugs still exist in May? WTF?

I’m so frelling sick right now ….it’s no fair! *cries into her bathroom sink* It literally feels like moss is growing in the back of my throat. Awful, nasty itchy moss…if that even exists. And it’s finally warm and gorgeous here in MN, but I don’t even feel like going outside.

Good thing I had no “National Lampoon” esque road trip planned, or a camping extravaganza all set.

It’s just me, Buffy on DVD, and take-out (and my two ever-present cats, Pixie and Daphners).

God help me.

- Tiff

PS. Happy Memorial Day (?)

So I learned what all the hype was about regarding Nintendo’s Wii over the weekend. It is (yes really) an amazing, revolutionary piece of video-gaming technology. The sensors in it are just mind-blowing. And the greatest part: Even me, a chic who can’t move her fingers, can play some of the games.

Here’s a nice ‘n tasty list of all the games Miss Tiff can play on the beloved Wii: Wii Tennis, Wii Baseball, and Wii Boxing (cheststrap required for that one, since I have zero trunk control and both arms are needed to play that intense game)….but let me tell you, it is ESSENTIAL for Wii Boxing. Each fight lasts long and you are constantly punching for over 3 minutes. I felt like I was doing Tae-Bo. Since I sit all day and am rarely physically active, this felt AMAZING.

Wii Tennis however was by far my fav. Doing backhanded serves, jumping in the air and hitting the ball just barely “in” and getting a point, was hella cool. I was definitely channeling my inner “Venus Williams.” And it was all so easy. I honestly haven’t been able to decently play a video game console since my injury. So thank you Japan, Nintendo, the makers on Wii, whoever, for giving this American quad girl one hell of a long-deprived gaming experience.

I plan on buying a Wii pronto!

- Tiff

Amputee Swimmer Qualifies for the (actual) 2008 Olympics

Go Natalie du Toit of South Africa! Pave the way, girl!

- Tiff

Behold the coolest video EVER MADE!

So, last night was Minneapolis’ annual “Rebel, Rebel Rock for Pussy” event. Have I mentioned I’m a Bowie fan recently? *smirk*

So yes, last night was a Bowie Tribute night with all the proceeds going to area no-kill cat shelters. It was an amazing time as usual (’cause Bowie tunes played live are undeniably orgasmic), AND….*drum roll please….*

I went as the famous, lightening bolt-across-the-face Bowie persona, “acted” during 1973: Aladdin Sane

I really love the makeup effects used for this look, and yup…despite having frelling PARALYZED fingers, I did my online homework and did this look myself. Not bad for a C6 quad, heh? Yep, I’ve become really adept at using my wrists, biceps and shoulders to do/hold things with my hands (right hand specifically). I used red eyeshadow, blue eyeshadow, Stila Smudge Pot eyeliner in “Black,” a gel-based clear glitter solution to put over the red shadow, and of course, a very pasty white foundation.

Despite the lightening bolt being on the wrong side of my face (d’oh!), I have to say I’m very pleased with myself.

For all the pics I took from this fantabulous Bowie tribute affair, visit my Flickr account @ Bowie Tribute at First Ave!