I'm a disability rights activist, mom, public policy nerd, hiker, skeptical Jew, "Jen the Handymom," hard of hearing, dog lover, reader, cancer survivor, Nollywood fan, and just slightly sarcastic. I live near Seattle, have also lived in DC, Chicago, and San Francisco. The WELL and LiveJournal in its heyday remain my ideal archetype for social media communities, with deep and nuanced connections.