by John Beaubien | Jan 5, 2018 | Relationships
Story by Emily LopexPhotos by Loren Worthington Despite their age difference of 34 years, Jolene De Tiege, 34, and Daniel Overman, 69, are an infectious couple. “The reality is I’m 69 years old. You realize that, sweetheart?” Overman said. “But you know,...
by John Beaubien | Oct 12, 2017 | Relationships
Meet Erik and Kym by Emily LopexShe just wanted him for the car, Erik teases. Kym disagrees while laughing. Erik Hightower and Kym Crosby met three years ago at the Olympic training day in Chula Vista, CA. After that brief meeting, they met again in Canada at a...
by John Beaubien | Oct 14, 2016 | Relationships
Lopex On Love Disability does not equal compatibility By Emily Lopex Whenever my friends get started on ‘you just need to meet a guy with a disability’, I always share the story of Geoffrey. Geoffrey was kind, a good listener and had great taste in music. He liked to...
by John Beaubien | Jul 13, 2016 | Relationships
By Emily LopexPhoto by Loren Worthington “It’s a little obvious,” he said. “You don’t have to work in the disability community just because you have a disability.” My heart sank. I had just told him I interviewed for a position at a Center for Independent Living. I...
by John Beaubien | Apr 11, 2016 | Relationships
By Emily LopexPhoto by Loren Worthington I remember the first time I had a crush on a boy. I was eight. He had dark eyes, curly hair that swept across his forehead and a smile that made me swoon. I decided I must have him, and did what I do best; I wrote passionately...
