[So look who has finally changed back to her original (version one, that is) uniform, carries around a black file instead of a notebook, and has a pen tugged behind her ear-- well, one of her ears.] [Because, like so many before her, Lenalee has gained nice black kitten ears and tail and is experiencing some difficulties in moving around because of said tail. She can't seem to find her balance...

Redefining terms: Deaf and Mute

I've been thinking about this a bit too, and Lantana's use of the term "deafmute" on my previous entry brought it to the forefront of my mind again, so I'm going to think out loud for a little bit about this. I admit that my first reaction upon hearing the term "mute" is "no way." Yall aren't MUTE; you talk just fine. You do it with your hands, but you talk fine. "Mute" means "can't talk" or "can...