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The purpose of the Empish’s Blog is to Educate, Empower and Enlighten you with news, stories and info about the blind and visually impaired community using my life as a focal point.
Are Jigsaw Puzzles and Writing Alike? Checkout These 13 Similarities
Jigsaw Puzzles Were Part of Childhood When I was a kid, assembling jigsaw puzzles were a big part of my playtime. I started out with big puzzle pieces and as I got older advanced to the small pieces. You know the ones with the 1,000 pieces and more. It was my dad who introduced me.…
Not All Blind People Read Braille and Here’s Why
Braille Literacy Month is almost over and I am sharing another post on the topic. Most people think if a person is blind, which includes low vision and total blindness, they must know and read braille. For those that think this, I am about to burst your bubble because not all blind people read braille.…
Can You Bluff Being Blind? Read My Review on James Tate Hill’s Memoire
The definition of the word Bluff, according to WordHippo, is an attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or is going to do something. It is bravado or bluster that is superficial or not backed up. So, can you successfully bluff your way through life? What about a particular situation? How long could…
4 Ways Pharmacists Provide Accessible Prescriptions to the Blind
The last two weeks I have been struggling to get a prescription filled. Usually when I call my doctor my medication is ready in a couple of days for pickup from my local pharmacy. However, a new computer system is causing the delay. As of this writing I am still without my medication. Going through…
How Much Do You Know About Braille? Learn More Reading These 15 Facts
January is the time we, in the blind community, celebrate Braille Literacy Month. Braille is a code created for reading and writing. This code, which is a series of raised dots on paper, has revolutionized the lives of people with vision loss because it has opened doors of literacy, education, employment, and independence. History of…
Need Reminding? Never Forget with Accessible Technology Devices
This past week I read a news article about the increase in people sending text messages to themselves as reminders. I had to smile and nod my head while reading the article because I have been doing something similar for years. Plus, today, Jan. 6 is National Technology Day and I use accessible technology to…
Start 2023 Off Right with 6 Audiobooks on Decluttering Your Life
Start the New Year Off Right It’s the beginning of the year and Get Organized Month. What better way to start off on the right foot than to clean, declutter and organize. It is hard for new and exciting things to come into your life when there is a lot of extra stuff hanging around.…
How I Got My Own Personal Audio Describer for the Lion King
While I was watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade last month it was announced the Lion King was celebrating 25 years of its theatrical production. I recalled the first time I saw the Lion King. It was the animated version and I was totally sighted. I remember the incredible music and visual affects. A friend…
Gaslighting is the Word for 2022 But It is not New to Me
Gaslighting is the word for 2022. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary announced it last month. Gaslighting is not a new idea or concept. However, it has become more pronounced in the last couple of years with the increase of misinformation, conspiracy theories, fake news and Twitter trolls. Gaslighting Definition and History So, what is gaslighting in the…
Do You Stretch Regularly? Read My Reasons Why You Should
Didn’t Take Stretching Seriously I have been exercising for many years but never put too much value in stretching. I mean, I knew it was important and a good thing to do. Yet, I just didn’t bother until a few years ago. I would just do my routine workout of walking, biking or aerobics and…
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Empish J. Thomas 