Catalina Taco SaladIf you know me, you know I love a good salad. Sometimes, however, eating the same old salad over and over again...reactionscomments
Before the Fire and After the Flood (Part 2)There is a saying that sometimes, after a devastating event, people are left with “nothing but the clothes on their backs”. After...reactions1comment
It's Always SomethingThere comes a time when you really do start looking back. Back over the years, your beginnings, your growing up years, entering...reactionscomments
The Difficulty of Disclosing a DisabilitySeven years later, and I still get nervous when answering the question: “Do you have a disability?” Seven years of experience, two...reactionscomments
Wearing Assistive Devices for Hearing and Vision LossI want Dumbo's ears! It is not because I want to fly away from the chaos and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic...reactions2comments
A Legally Blind OptimistBeing an optimistic sort, I often preach walking on the sunny side of the street, looking through rose-colored glasses, whichever metaphor you...reactions5comments
Kale Chips - Better Than A SaladKale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods available. I’ve tried to like it, numerous times, but I could only eat that...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
Before the Fire and After the Flood (Part 1)Our family used to have trouble remembering when things happened. For example, when did we all go away for that beach holiday...reactions2comments
Finding Support When You Live with a Visual ImpairmentIf you have a visual impairment like macular degeneration, your feelings may range from distress to loneliness to frustration. Plus, if your...reactions1comment
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
Time, Patience, and DisappointmentAnyone who knows me will tell you I’m a patient person, but now I realize that it’s something I may need to...reactions6comments
Dialectical Behavioral TherapyMonday, they “rotor rooted” my right Achilles’ tendon. I had developed tendinosis, a severe form of tendinitis, and my Achilles had become...reactions2comments
Anxiety, Irritation, and Macular DegenerationWith apologies to Mick Jagger, 'I can't get no irritation.' But I can! This week I had to have my Driver's License...reactions1comment
The Flashes That May Not Go AwayIn the first part of this article series, I discussed my newest symptom of macular degeneration, flashing lights. Normally, this would be...reactions5comments
Asian Inspired Brown Rice Noodles and Veggie Stir Fry BowlI recently came across the awesomeness of brown rice noodles while having a socially distanced dinner at a friend’s house. I’m a...reactions1comment
I See DifferentlyI am a person who lives with an invisible disability. Stargardt's is my official diagnosis and it impacts my retina. As a result...reactions3comments
Macular Degeneration - Why Me?When I was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) at the age of 66, I was not too surprised. After all, my...reactions6comments
Chronic Dry Eye Treatment GoalsChronic dry eye, often simply called “dry eye,” is a disease of the surface of the eye that can happen when your...reactionscomments
Glaucoma and Chronic Dry EyeChronic dry eye, or simply “dry eye,” is a disease of the surface of the eye that can happen when your eye...reactionscomments
