Category: Special Observations
-
6 Halloween Safety Hacks for Your Visually Impaired Child
Editor’s note: Versions of this post were originally published on the blogs of the Center for the Visually Impaired and Outlook Business Solutions. I have reprinted it here with some minor changes and updates. Halloween is traditionally known as the spookiest holiday of the year. People celebrate by dressing up in creative costumes, participating in…
-
Create Some Jack-o’-lantern Magic by Carving Your Own Pumpkin in the Dark
National Pumpkin Day As a young child I participated in many activities for Halloween. I wore a costume and went trick-or-treating. I watched the iconic “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” TV special. And like most kids I ate too much candy! However, making a jack-o’-lantern was not apart of this scary holiday ritual. Then…
-
My 7 Expert Book Selecting Tips for a Great Book Club Read
Have you ever read a great book you couldn’t put down? One of those gripping reads that just captivated you? One that once you finished you wanted to yell it from the rooftop? Or tell the whole world? I don’t know about you but I can answer yes to all those questions. And when I…
-
Interested in Ghostwriting? Don’t be Spooked Instead Learn These Helpful Tricks
The scariest day of the year, Halloween, is coming up at the end of the month. To honor this hair-raising holiday, I am discussing ghostwriting, a spine-tingling and haunting form of inscription. Many popular books and probably bestsellers were written by ghost writers. But who are these storytelling spirits? What are the steps or tricks…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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.…
-
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…
-
I Can’t Talk Like a Pirate But I’m Disabled Like One
Ahoy matey! Blow me down and brush me barnacles. It’s time for a swashbuckling adventurous trip across the sea. This is my short, meager attempt to talk like a pirate. HaHa! Tuesday, September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Since I can’t converse like a pirate I decided to focus on their disability…
-
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…
Empish J. Thomas 