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The purpose of the Triple E 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.
My Favorite Podcast App Inducted into the AppleVIS iOS Hall of Fame
Besides reading audio books and watching audio described movies I absolutely love listening to a good podcast. I got into them several years ago as a way to access news and entertainment on my long commutes to work. Now that I work from home delving into a rich podcast daily is still on my agenda. … Continue reading My Favorite Podcast App Inducted into the AppleVIS iOS Hall of Fame →
Blindness and Sleeplessness. Do They Cause My Migraines?
Migraines and Going Blind The first time I had a migraine was also the first sign that something was wrong with my eyes. It was back in the mid-90s and my head was hurting like someone was banging it with a hammer. The slightest movement would send throbbing pain through my head. These headaches would … Continue reading Blindness and Sleeplessness. Do They Cause My Migraines? →
Going Meatless with Tofu Taco Night
I love tacos! Chicken tacos. Shrimp tacos. Ground turkey tacos. Fish tacos. Hard shell tacos. Soft shell tacos. Even tacos with just rice, beans and cheese. Or better yet a taco salad. Now, you get the point on how much I love tacos. I decided recently to start adding more plant-based foods in my life … Continue reading Going Meatless with Tofu Taco Night →
Three Inventions for the Blind that Changed My Life
National Inventors Month After I went blind some 20 years ago, I needed tools to adjust to my new life. I knew that as a blind person I wasn’t going to be very successful without some kind of accommodation or modification to the way I was living and moving in the world. May is National … Continue reading Three Inventions for the Blind that Changed My Life →
I’m Fully Vaccinated but Will Still Wear a Mask
Today marks two weeks after my second vaccine shot. This Means I am fully vaccinated and according to the recent announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) I can stop wearing my mask under certain conditions. The guidelines say, “If you are fully vaccinated, you can resume activities that you did before … Continue reading I’m Fully Vaccinated but Will Still Wear a Mask →
Got Zoom Fatigue? Go Audio Like Me.
A few weeks ago, I was reading an interesting newspaper article about people struggling with Zoom calls. In the article it referred to a Stanford University research study that revealed what people like me, who work from home, already know-Zoom fatigue is real. Sitting at a desk for long periods of time while staring at … Continue reading Got Zoom Fatigue? Go Audio Like Me. →
Ever Lee Hairston Shares er Ambitious Life Journey of Blindness
Reading with My Ears Book Review The first time I heard about Ever Lee Hairston was several years ago when I read the book The Hairstons: An American Family in Black and White by Henry Wiencek. In this depiction of two large families; the author wrote about an incident at a family reunion. Ever Lee … Continue reading Ever Lee Hairston Shares er Ambitious Life Journey of Blindness →
Films About the Disabled Receive 2021 Oscar Nominations
WooHoo! Three films featuring people with disabilities got the Oscar nod this year. I was so excited because representation matters. I was able to view two of the three films enjoying them both. The Oscars have been criticized in the pass for its lack of diversity and inclusion but this year I saw progress. The … Continue reading Films About the Disabled Receive 2021 Oscar Nominations →
How I Volunteer Virtually Regardless of a Pandemic
National Volunteer Week When most people think of volunteering in the community it is something that you physically do such as feeding the homeless, building a house, tutoring/reading to children, registering people to vote, or running errands for seniors. All of those tasks are great volunteer opportunities and are well needed in the community but … Continue reading How I Volunteer Virtually Regardless of a Pandemic →
What Does a Shark, ABC and Audio Description Have in Common?
Did my title grab your attention? I sure hope so. Well, now that you are here reading my blog post let me explain what a shark, ABC and audio description have in common. The Shark Tank I am a huge, huge. Let me say it one more time. Huge fan of The Shark Tank. This … Continue reading What Does a Shark, ABC and Audio Description Have in Common? →
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