Category: Entertainment
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I’m Still Not Back in the Movie Theater and Here’s Why
National Cinema Day Two years ago, I wrote a post about my reluctance to watch movies at my local movie theater, AMC. Although, they had put COVID protocols in place I was still not comfortable. The pandemic was still raging and our numbers here in Georgia were still high. Well, that was some time ago …
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Performances and the Pandemic: How I Attended Live Theatre Safely
Enjoy Live Theatre I have attended live theatre performances for many years. It is exciting and thrilling to see people on stage right in front of me. The acting, singing and dancing are a true joy to observe. I especially enjoy live community theatre. The close and intimate space provides an amazing chance to engage…
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Deaf Culture Facts I Learned from Reading True Biz
Reading with My Ears Book Review I recently joined Book Nation for another virtual discussion about the book True Biz by Sara Novic. The conversation with the author, who is deaf, was noteworthy because she shared about her life and the writing process for the book. But reading The audiobook was such an educational and…
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We’re with U Concert Helps Blind Ukrainians
As I’ve been watching the news on the war in Ukraine I have wondered what is happening to the people with disabilities there. Are they successfully escaping with their families? Or are they safely staying behind? I know war harms the lives, health and safety of all people involved. but the circumstances are far worse…
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Representation Matters: Excellent Audio Description of The Harder They Fall
Grew Up Watching Westerns While growing up in Texas watching westerns were a big part of my childhood, especially on Saturdays. There was Big Valley, Bonanza and The Lone Ranger. In the evenings, my favorite western was Gunsmoke, starring James Arness as Matt Dillon. I even enjoyed Little House on the Prairie and later as…
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You Butter Believe It, I’m Celebrating National Popcorn Day
My Childhood Popcorn Memories Popcorn has been one of my most favorite snacks since I was a little kid. I remember growing up and my mom popping kernels of it over the stove. She would dawn oven mittens and shake the covered pot from left to right. I could hear the kernels rattling in the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Year 2020 is a Wrap!
Well, y’all the year 2020 is a wrap! And boy what a year it has been for all of us. Who what have known all the things that happened this year? Wild fires, hurricanes and floods, police brutality, racial tension, distressing elections and of course the big kahuna COVID-19. I struggle sometimes just to remember…
Empish J. Thomas 