Living in a rural town really compelled me to start tweeting so much. Mostly, my Twitter usage is fueled by loneliness. I can go days without talking to another human being unless it's my mother, especially when I'm not teaching or on break.

It is deeply unfair to task writers of color with unique responsibilities that we don't assign to all writers.

I'll learn how to rest, though. I can still learn new tricks.

Violence is a common part of far too many women's lives.

I like what the internet offers: the ability to get people interested in your mind, and have a chance if you're not conventionally attractive.

I never imagined that I would be the kind of person who is recognized when I am out and about just living my life.

The notion that I should be fine with the status quo even if I am not wholly affected by the status quo is repulsive.