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Diana Sherman

Writer, Gamer, Geek Girl

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That Whole Privilege Thing

July 29, 2014 by diana Leave a Comment

I realize a middle class white girl talking about privilege can go really, really wrong. I’m hoping that isn’t the case here. Quite frankly, I’m terrified of making an ass of myself. Which is why I’ve said nothing for a long time. Which is actually (heh) pretty privileged of me. I can afford to sit … [Read more…]

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: childhood, feminism, identity, social commentary, video games

110 Red Roses for my Grandmother

March 14, 2013 by diana Leave a Comment

My grandmother used to tell me a a story about how Uncle Stan sent her 110 red roses on her 50th birthday and a card saying he hoped she lived to 110 (she made it to 95, so, not bad). She would show me the card, even. And then she would ask me what happened. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Family Ghosts, Loss Tagged: childhood, dad, death, family, loss

There is too much. Let me sum up.

January 15, 2013 by diana Leave a Comment

I’ve been working at this place since October. I moved to this place. In large part because of this:Ragnar and The New Backyard. I’ve become obsessed with setting up my place. Which means that Apartment Therapy has become my porn. We’ve been doing a narrative sprint at work for the last week… two weeks? Time … [Read more…]

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: cancer, childhood, family, Ragnar, video games

Rough Sketch of me at 12

March 27, 2012 by diana 3 Comments

I’d say this is maybe 1/4 finished. Glasses are hard. As are noses.

Posted in: Family Ghosts Tagged: childhood, self, sketching

They say you need to love yourself before you love others… I call BS

November 29, 2011 by diana 2 Comments

Cubby Selby used to say that the reason cliches exist is because they’re often true. I think, maybe, we’ve learned that cliche = turn your brain off. They say before you can love anyone else, you first need to love yourself. Which has always struck me as ridiculous. You can love someone else with a desperate ferocity … [Read more…]

Posted in: Family Ghosts, Relationships Tagged: childhood, dad, dog, family, identity & perception, J, mom, writing

A Portrait of the Artist as a Seven Year Old

October 17, 2011 by diana 2 Comments

What do you see in the expression? I know what I see, but no one else seems to see the same thing I do…

Posted in: Art & Design, Family Ghosts Tagged: childhood, identity, narrative, self, sketching

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