Category: Daily Living
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Show Your Eyes Some TLC at Work During 2023 World Sight Day
Most of us spend the majority of our day working. Therefore, taking care of our physical bodies and mental health are critical to being an effective and productive employee. But we can’t forget about eye health too. Thursday, October 12 is World Sight Day. World Sight Day is sponsored by the International Agency for the…
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Some of My Favorite Reads Are on the 2023 Banned Books List. Are Yours Too?
Banned Books Week I was in shock when I read the 2023 list of banned books. I have to be honest in saying I have not been paying close attention with the news and conversation around band books. I guess, since I am an older person it didn’t really apply to me. But then I…
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Rub A Dub Dub: 10 Methods to Stay Safe in Your Tub
September is Fall Prevention Awareness The bathroom, a place of relaxation and rejuvenation, can also be a potential danger zone. Slippery surfaces, wet floors, and awkward movements can lead to painful slips and falls. It is crucial to prioritize your safety while using this space in your home. September is the month for Fall Prevention.…
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5 Writing Podcasts I Love and You Will Too
International Podcast Day My close friends and family know how much I love a good podcast because I talk about them constantly. From news to health to technology to pop culture, my interest run the gamut. One specific kind of podcast I really enjoy is on the writing craft and ways to enhance my freelance…
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Self-care is Maintaining My Two Pairs of Eyes
Usually when you hear the word self-care images of someone meditating, eating a healthy meal or getting rest may come to mind. Those images are accurate yet not complete. Self-care is also caring for your eyes. This essential part of the body can easily be taken for granted or neglected especially if they no longer…
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Interested in a Short Graphic Novel as a Full Cast Audiobook? Read When Stars Are Scattered
I don’t typically read graphic novels. The first and last one I read was about the late Congressman John Lewis. Although I enjoyed learning about this Georgia politician and civil rights leader, I struggled with the audio format. It was hard to stay focused and there was confusion between the reading of the book and…
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Resent Ablism? Here’s How I Forgive and Move On
A huge part of living with a disability is enduring ablism. Yes, I said enduring because it is something I put up with on a regular basis. Sometimes it is very subtle like saying I don’t look disabled. Other times it is glaringly obvious like designing inaccessible websites or apps. What is Ablism? First, let’s…
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How the 5 Stages of Grief Apply to My Vision Loss
Before I went blind, when I would hear the word “grieving”, I only thought about the loss of a loved one or close friend. It never crossed my mind to consider loss in other ways. For example, the loss of a job, loss of a home during a natural disaster , the loss of a…
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Can’t Drive? Read How I Hit the Road With No Vision
Years ago when I moved to Georgia, I was working on getting my driver’s license. I had signed up with a local driving school. They would pick me up after work and we would practice for about an hour driving all over town. We worked on driving on the freeway and busy city streets. We…
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11 Self-Editing Tips for Blind and Sighted Writers
Last week I attended a writing discussion group for blind and low vision writers and authors. The Hadley Institute for the Blind and Print Impaired hosted this monthly meeting. We shared self-editing tips. When crafting an article, blog post, essay, poem or even a book, editing is critical. Self-editing even more so. I want to…
Empish J. Thomas 