Welcome to Scrappy Deviation, the new home blog of Benny Vimes. This blog is part of The Orbit network, and I’m excited to be a part of this new endeavor.
For more information on The Orbit click here.
Unlike many of the other bloggers on this network, I have not had a blog of my own for quite awhile. I have, however, been part of the excellent blogging network, Skepchick for many years, as a blogger and editor at Queereka, administrator of Skeptability, and writer on Skepchick itself. There I wrote about queer culture, neurodiversity, and the way fans interact with popular media. I look forward to continuing to talk about these issues here, plus a LOT more!
I look forward to discussing social justice issues related to some of my own identities, both marginalized and privileged. These include the facts that I am transgender, queer, polyamorous, autistic, fat, adopted, white, male, kinky, atheist, and others. I also look forward to learning more and writing about the experiences of others, in order to elevate the voices of people of other backgrounds and experiences than me.
I am also a geek and a fan, so I will definitely spend time writing about the books, movies, and TV shows I’m enjoying. If you’re looking for discussion on animated films and shows, or SF/F audiobooks then I hope you will enjoy those posts!
Finally, I’m a student of science (specifically, an undergraduate in Environmental Science), and will absolutely be writing about the things I’m learning and the experience of being a non-traditional student. I will occasionally share some of the undergrad (and eventually graduate!) level scientific concepts that I find particularly interesting, so I hope some of you will be curious to discover more about all areas of science.
So welcome to my blog, and welcome to The Orbit!
Right on! Glad to see you here!
I’m a trans man in his 30’s as well. Also fat! And queer! I’m so happy you are doing this! Please write about all the things! I plan on abusing exclamation points on your blog.
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I am totally cool with overused exclamation points! Welcome!
Hi Benny! I am a fat scientist lady with an autistic teenaged son. Looking forward to reading you here.
Love the logo Benny!
Thanks! It was created by Jodi Thibeault and I love it very much. She’s incredibly talented!
I love your writing on Queereka/Skepchick/Skeptability, Benny, and I’m pleased as punch that you’re going to have a blog of your own!