How My Failing Eyes Almost Killed My Son's KittenDo you know how sometimes something happens in an instant that completely changes your life? Those 'freak' things that happen so quickly...reactionscomments
It Is What It IsIt just might be time to subject you - ugh, let us say, allow you to experience - one of my stream...reactionscomments
Happy, Healthy New Year! It's 2020!It’s hard to believe this year is already at its end. There’s an old saying about the days being long, but the...reactions2comments
A Fresh Start in the New Year with a New MindsetThere’s something really special about a fresh start to a new year. Everything feels a little more hopeful, even though all of...reactions6comments
IrisVision Smart GogglesIn a previous article, I wrote about OrCam Smart Glasses, one of a type of head-worn assistive devices developed for VIPs (Visually...reactions2comments
Christmas and Vision LossThree Christmas’s ago, I had no idea I had Stargardts and was losing my central vision. I have always loved Christmas, the...reactions2comments
Being a Mum with Progressive Vision LossSometimes, as a mum who is losing their eyesight to Stargardt's, I often wonder why me? Why do I have to have...reactionscomments
Celebrating the December Holidays in a Healthier WayThe holidays are, by far, the hardest time of year for me to stick with my health plan. We’ve already made it...reactionscomments
Worrying is Planning Without the PlanHi! How are you? I have been doing my overwhelmed routine. You know, worrying about everything that has to get done and...reactionscomments
Why I'm Not Asking Santa for Healthy Eyes This ChristmasIf you could really and truly get one thing for Christmas, anything ONE thing that you wanted...would you wish for healthy eyes?...reactions2comments
Buying Christmas Gifts for the Visually ImpairedIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! We got our first snow in the midwest in November this year, so really...reactionscomments
VIP Walking Strategies for SafetyDaylight saving time is gone. Walking my two girls, two-year-old chocolate labs, is going to have to be accomplished after dark. Yippee...reactionscomments
Deserving BlindDuring my freshman year of college, I learned the term deserving poor which in essence means those who cannot be blamed for...reactions1comment
Be Gentle With YourselfI’ve been a mom for 12 years and a teacher for 15. I have two young, very active sons and take care...reactions2comments
Worrying About Vision Loss Struggles During Thanksgiving VisitsIt’s that time of year again where many of us visit family and friends to celebrate the holidays. This is supposed to...reactionscomments
Baby Bonding and Vision LossWhen I had my baby boy four months ago, I didn’t really think about baby classes and how I may find them...reactions4comments
Feasting at Thanksgiving and Maintaining a Healthy Routine? Is it Possible?Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for all of our blessings. Many Americans celebrate this special holiday by gathering together with...reactions1comment
Travel Companies for Wanderlust VIPsI am in the vagabond mindset as of late. You know the “get me out of here...NOW” mood. I held off my...reactionscomments
Emotional Health Matters TooMany of us know that diet and exercise are important to the health of our eyes, as there is so much information...reactionscomments
New From Google Maps: Detailed Voice GuidanceIf you haven’t heard the awesome news, in honor of World Sight Day, Google Maps has added a new feature for those...reactionscomments
