Published: Friday, 26 December 2008
As a blind individual, one thing I will never be able to do is drive. However, I do ride with my mom and also with my friends at times. Mom is a very safe driver; she watches the road and never eats or talks on the cell phone while driving. But many other people do drive while distracted. One estimate held that cell phone distractions alone cause 2,600 deaths and 330,000 injuries in the United States every year. And, among teens, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death. That is why I am an advocate for a new device I read about recently that is aimed at cutting down on road
Published: Sunday, 21 December 2008
Teens have been saying for quite some time that they genuinely do not feel sleepy until later in the evening. However, parents have often attributed this more to a willful insistence on keeping their own hours than anything more substantive. Now, however, a new study conducted in New Jersey has found that teens’ biological clocks are actually quite different from those of adults. This may necessitate quite a few changes in the way our society or at least that part of it dedicated to adolescents, functions.
Published: Friday, 19 December 2008
While reading about some excellent “green” alternatives to traditional gift wrap, which I plan to share with you shortly, I was reminded of a story Mom told me about one Christmas when I was a mere babe and too young to remember.
Published: Sunday, 14 December 2008
Mom and I have always abstained from the Christmas rush in the department stores, preferring to do any ordering online. This year is no exception—for several reasons.
Published: Friday, 12 December 2008
Last week, members and friends alike gathered for our local NFB chapters’ yearly Christmas party. I must admit I thought about not going, since it was freezing cold outside. But, in keeping with my resolution to attend more social events, I mustered up my willpower and braved the cold!
Published: Sunday, 7 December 2008
In a few days, Mom and I will be attending the annual National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Christmas party. I vividly remember that the first article I wrote for this blog detailed my adventures at the 2007 party. It’s odd and quite shocking to realize that so much time has gone by in what seems to be almost the blink of an eye. I’ve been very busy this year, as well as coping with a myriad of health issues, meaning that I have not been nearly as involved with the
Published: Friday, 5 December 2008
Mom and I ventured out last evening to see my friend, Heather, perform in her school play. It was quite a long drive, but we decided to go anyway as Heather was in dire need of moral support.
Despite the fact she is totally blind, Heather decided to take drama, which she said became an interesting experience. The school play was the culmination of all her hard work.
Published: Sunday, 30 November 2008
At the beginning of November, I signed up for National Novel Writing Month, better known as Nanorimo. The challenge is to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. The concept itself is brilliant, but there are downsides as well, especially when you are a perfectionist like me.
Published: Friday, 28 November 2008
When the pilgrims of Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts celebrated their first Thanksgiving with the local Indians, to say that they had had a grueling year would be an understatement of the highest degree.
Published: Sunday, 23 November 2008
Braille has been a thread running through many of my articles, mainly due to the fact that it is such an important factor in my life as a blind individual. However, I’ve never really explained, in detail, why I feel so passionately about literacy as a whole, and Braille literacy in particular, which is what I want to endeavor to do in this article.
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