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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.
CPAP Therapy Works So Why Am I Still Sleepy?
Using a CPAP Machine Again Getting a consistent good night sleep has been a major challenge. For many years I have struggled mightily with sporadic results. I have gone from using a CPAP machine, to taking meds for Non-24 sleep wake disorder, to nothing and now back to a CPAP machine. Yes, you read right.…
5 Pieces of Popular Writing Advice I Ignore(and You Should Too)
As a writer I am usually open to tips, tricks and techniques to make my writing better. I have read tons of blog posts, newsletters, articles and books to improve my work. I have even taken a class or two. With that being said, I have observed a trend of common and/or popular advice that…
How a Rare Eye Disease Caused My Blindness But Didn’t Stop My Life
Editor’s Note: Feb 28 is National Rare Disease Day and I am reposting an article I wrote for VisionAware on my rare eye condition and how it caused my blindness. What is Vogt Koyanagi Harada Syndrome? I am sure you have heard of common eye conditions like glaucoma, cataracts and diabetic retinopathy. You are probably…
Black Blind Journalist Publishes the 1930s Detroit Tribune
Before Black History Month is over, I am sharing a story about a Black man with a visual impairment. He was a poet, journalist and newspaper publisher. I learned about his life from the Blind History Lady and was compelled to share it here on my blog. As a Black blind journalist myself, it is…
Can You Feel the Beat? My 4 Tips to a Healthy Hart
February is not only the month for romantic love and cute little Valentines but American Heart Month. It is important to focus on our actual hearts and keep them as healthy and strong as possible. Family History and Racial Background I became more aware of my own heart health when my father passed away from…
7 Reasons I Love My Local Public Library
February is known as the month for romantic love. We wear the color red and give special things to our sweetheart. But who’s to say we can’t fall in love with our public library too. National Library Lovers Month February is also National Library Lovers Month where the focus is on reading and the institutions…
You’ve Got Mail! US Postal Service Offers Programs for the Disabled
I never saw the 1998 romcom, “You’ve Got Mail” but I understand the title. Receiving mail can be thrilling and exciting. Opening a package or letter from a friend or love one brings positive feelings. Of course, unless it’s the bill collector! Otherwise most people are happy to receive mail. People with vision loss share…
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…
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Empish J. Thomas 