I’ll Do it Myself

Cool Writers, Cool Ideas Series

It pays to follow links in other blogs. Once in a while you come upon a truly exceptional read and you want to share it. I happened upon the blog of Glenda Watson Hyatt, a writer who has published a book and has written numerous articles – all with the use of just one digit. I was halfway through her blog when I glanced over to the sidebar, only to learn that Glenda, who is a remarkable writer, has cerebral palsy, which has limited her to typing with her thumb. I dug deeper – Glenda is also nonverbal, but that doesn’t even seem to matter, for she’s got such a warm, conversational tone to her writing that you can hear her talking.

Her blog, aptly named Do It Myself, is one of the most inviting and personal blogs I’ve read in ages. I was thoroughly enjoying it for its warmth and humor. When I realized she wrote this with painstaking effort, I was in awe. Check it out. She’s one cool writer.