Don't Stop, Modify!Our nephew and his wife were expecting their first child. We wanted to give a personal gift - a gift I made...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
Aging in PlaceAbout 7 or 8 years ago, I knew it was time to begin searching for a place to call home where I...reactions5comments
Coming Out of Hibernation: Readjusting to Eye Healthy HabitsWow! What a year it’s been! For all of us! Prior to the pandemic, I was fit and had a pretty decent...reactions2comments
Mental Health Impacts: GriefIt is no secret that a diagnosis of macular degeneration causes some really difficult feelings. How can it not? It isn’t always...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...reactions1comment
A Macular Degeneration CarolWe all know the ol’ Christmas story, A Christmas Carol, about Ebenezer Scrooge. You know, the guy who hates Christmas because it...reactionscomments
Celebrating Small Victories With Vision LossI used to pity myself for not being able to see well. Feeling sorry for myself came easily because I spent a...reactionscomments
Navigating the Denver AirportSunday. Hey, how are you all? I am doing well. Today is my third full day in Colorado. I am being taken...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...reactionscomments
Not Quite Ready for the Scrap BinMarilyn developed macular degeneration sometime around 2015. I can’t pinpoint that date for sure because her eyesight didn’t change much as far...reactions1comment
How To: Ask for a RideA few weeks ago, I started to get - to put it kindly - whiney. The transportation company reduced their availability to...reactions1comment
Impact of COVID-19 on Macular Degeneration CareEarlier this year, I wrote an article about my decision to take the vaccine for COVID-19. I based my decision on the...reactionscomments
Paranoia, Suspicion, and Sight Loss During a PandemicBeing on lockdown due to the pandemic has had some positives. One of them is great institutions such as Drexel University in...reactions2comments
Taking Control of Macular DegenerationAs I write this, California is burning. Tropical storm Laura has great ambitions of becoming a hurricane. The pandemic is ending its...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...reactions1comment
Reduce the Worry of MD with MeditationDealing with a chronic condition that’s incurable can cause a lot of anxiety and stress. Finding a way to manage that stress...reactions3comments
The Waiting RoomI am not sure about you, but I am constantly amazed at how quickly time goes by. It feels, literally, like a...reactions4comments
I’m Fine, (Not) ReallyHave you ever said "I’m fine", even when you weren’t because you knew, or thought you knew, people wouldn’t understand how bad...reactions1comment
Transportation TroubleWhere there is a will, there is a way. However, ever since I became legally blind, the way has been anything but...reactions2comments
