MistakesThere was a time, about three and half years ago, when I made a colossal mathematical error in our joint checking account. It was a mess, through some awful calculations...reactions1comment
Cleaning GlassesMy day starts pretty much the same every day. I get up around 7:00 or 8:00 o’clock, I get dressed, always keeping the weather in mind, and venture out into...reactions9comments
The Next LevelMyopic macular degeneration is a lot of words to use to simply say the vision I have now is remarkably different than when I was younger. What once was clear...reactionscomments
To Pluck or Not To PluckIt’s always something... Life with macular degeneration has its own “sense of humor,” it seems. At times this twisted path of humor does not really make me laugh per se...reactionscomments
Happiness Is...Benjamin Franklin is quoted to have said: “Happiness consists more in small pleasures that occur every day, than in great pieces of good fortune that seldom happens during one’s life.”...reactions3comments
St. Louis Family VacationWe were certainly thrilled to be able to have an “almost” normal holiday this year. Still being cautious during this Covid-19 pandemic, we found ourselves carefully gathering with a few...reactionscomments
That Puzzle That DayHaving had the good fortune to be able to retire at age 54 has been really amazing. It has been 8 years since we were able to make this transition...reactionscomments
Art and Colors“A healthy human eye has three types of cone cells, each of which can register about one hundred different color shades, therefore most researchers ballpark the number of colors we...reactionscomments
Recognizing Visual Impairments in OthersI try to plan my outings to Walmart way in advance, knowing that only preparation and a well-crafted shopping list make these trips any less agonizing. My list was short...reactions2comments
Good Night MoonMy husband and I have been married for thirty-six years this past June. We have been blessed with four children, a daughter and three sons. Our nest is almost empty...reactions1comment
Color Provides the Power to InspireEach new day with this myopic macular degeneration diagnosis is deeply affected by the things around me. When I awake each morning, I am carefully checking, ever mindful of what...reactionscomments
Inspiration Exists But It Has To Find You My day-to-day activities are not anything overly exciting. The retired life I live has its perks. With being retired, my days are what I want to do, not what I...reactions7comments
Low Vision Can Lead to Awkward MomentsThis appointment day started just like any other. I no longer find myself overly nervous or anxious, just ready to be done with the day even before it has started...reactions2comments
Head DownMy husband and I recently had a lovely getaway in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. I wrote previously of the beautiful setting. Our bed and breakfast was tucked away into the tree-lined...reactionscomments
Driving Down the HighwayRecently I had the opportunity to finally spend some time visiting with my Mom in St. Louis, Missouri. These pandemic days certainly present challenges in keeping in touch with the...reactions1comment
Always Looking for TricksThe past summer of 2021 slowly evolved for all of us. The scares of the pandemic became not so overwhelming at times, especially with being vaccinated and just being careful...reactionscomments
Where Should I Sit?This past Sunday, I made another interesting observation in my life of living with macular degeneration. This was our Sunday church time, a beautiful morning in Southwest Missouri. The pandemic...reactions1comment
The Waiting RoomI am not sure about you, but I am constantly amazed at how quickly time goes by. It feels, literally, like a blink of an eye and suddenly it is...reactions4comments
Wor(l)ds of AdventureThere is nothing like picking up a good book and becoming so engrossed in its tale that the rest of the world simply disappears. My early recollections revolve around “The...reactions2comments
Can Vision Improve After A Diagnosis?Having been diagnosed with macular degeneration in March of 2019, it has been two years plus of retinal specialist appointments. Simple eye chart and eye pressure test, followed by intense...reactions1comment
