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Staying Positive in Trying TimesHow do we stay positive in such trying times? We’ve endured so many fears and distractions this past year, it’s been like trying...reactions1comment
The One Minute RuleLately, I realized I was becoming too comfortable in my own skin, my own home, and things that normally would have quickly...reactions3comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - EffectivenessIt always seems when I teach a concept at work, I see it again and again in my daily life. For example...reactions2comments
Dark Mode and Night Shift on the iPhone and iPadMany of us in the macular degeneration community already use Night Shift on our smartphones. The one where the screen can be...reactions1comment
Does Looking at Electronic Devices Damage My Eyes?More years ago than I care to admit, I was hired right out of high school by the school district to run...reactions2comments
Trouble with TechThere are days I would wish a vision loss on others just so they can see what it is like. Not very...reactions3comments
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A Whole New World, A Whole New YearWe are in the final countdown of 2020. This year started off with promises and hope. 2020 was the start of something...reactions1comment
The Joy of Taking New RisksMost of the time, our lives are fairly stable and predictable. We generally know what’s coming next and plan accordingly. However, every...reactions1comment
