Here’s hoping for 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I can only hope, can’t I?  And why not?  One never knows how many of my hopes and dreams could come true!

I hope for an end to the War in the Ukraine and that Ukrainians are justly rewarded for their fate, commitment, and dedication to their country! That the Russians are brought to their senses and that they find a way back to common sense.

That the Iranian regime makes a big turn around and decides to become one of humanity.

That starvation around the World starts to decline drastically and that our kids, our precious futures, are saved and become much less vulnerable to us adults!

I hope that climate change becomes more of an action item for the World to deal with.
 
Finally, I dream of a more barrier-free world for persons with disabilities!

I'd like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas! Happy holidays! But most of all, a 2023 that will bring us lots of blessings, good things, and hopes and dreams to be fulfilled.
Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays!
Joyeux Noèl!
Feliz Navidad!
Buon Natale!
Happy Hanukkah!
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Donna

How will you celebrate?

 For me, it is all about celebrating with Mom and the family!  For it is the only time that we are able to get together, as we live so far apart.

I always look forward to this time of the year!  To meet, greet, share, give, and appreciate everyone around me!

I simply love to listen to the Christmas carols.  To help Mom decorate her home; to help her bake and then to be the official taster when she cooks all of her favourite dishes.

Meeting the family is special, too!  We catch up, exchange stories, and we leave each other at the end of the day promising to stay in touch!

There is a big difference between celebrating face to face and doing it virtually.  I prefer the former but these days we just have to put up with the virtual way.

I'd like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas! Happy holidays! But most of all, a 2023 that will bring us lots of blessings, good things, and hopes and dreams to be fulfilled.
Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays!
Joyeux Noèl!
Feliz Navidad!
Buon Natale!
Happy Hanukkah!
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Getting nice and comfy

 There is nothing better than being able to get nice and comfy on a cold evening during the Christmas holiday season!  When the wind is banging against the windows, snow is softly falling outside, and there is a warm crackling fire just waiting for you to come close.

You slip on a nice warm pair of socks, gather your favourite drink along with some Christmas cookies and then you find your favourite comfy chair and draw near to the fire.

Ah, yes!  Just smell that crackling fire burning!  Listen to it crackling, and now you are ready to just sit and either read a book or turn on your TV and switch to one of your favourite channels that is about to show a Christmas movie.  Or maybe it will be a Christmas show.

Whatever it is, it is time to just kick back and forget about all of the bad news going on around you!  Time to take some time for yourself!  To just relax, recharge, and refresh!  Time for you to say to yourself,  “Well done” and now it is time to reward yourself for a year where you have worked hard to help make this world a bit better.

So now, just kick back and enjoy this evening!  Watch the flames dance in front of you and savour your hot drink and Christmas cookies!

I'd like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas! Happy holidays! But most of all, a 2023 that will bring us lots of blessings, good things, and hopes and dreams to be fulfilled.
Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays!
Joyeux Noèl!
Feliz Navidad!
Buon Natale!
Happy Hanukkah!
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A different type of Christmas gift

There are so many types of gifts for us to give and receive but over the last few years the fruit arrangement has become very popular and, truth be told, it has become a favourite of mine.

There are so many different fruits to enjoy!  From strawberries and pineapple to bananas and those other types of exotic fruits. The beauty of this type of gift is that you can actually eat it, which is a bit different from the floral bouquet.

I know that we all have our favourites but those fruit arrangements are mine for now.  Fruit eatables are what I lovingly call them!

I'd like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas! Happy holidays! But most of all, a 2023 that will bring us lots of blessings, good things, and hopes and dreams to be fulfilled.
Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays!
Joyeux Noèl!
Feliz Navidad!
Buon Natale!
Happy Hanukkah!
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Celebrating the holidays with Timmy

 

Meet Timmy!  My best friend Char’s lovely little cat!  Timmy is always up for something new!  He is lively, playful, and never afraid to show off his prowess and skills.

No, I do not have a cat of my own, but at this time of the year I really would not mind having a kitty to keep me company!  I would feed him/her lots of treats and bowls of warm milk.  Then I would sit with him/her by a crackling fireside and simply enjoy their company!

I’d tell them lots of stories and then marvel at how well they listen and appreciate listening to me.

I'd like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas! Happy holidays! But most of all, a 2023 that will bring us lots of blessings, good things, and hopes and dreams to be fulfilled.
Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays!
Joyeux Noèl!
Feliz Navidad!
Buon Natale!
Happy Hanukkah!
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Christmas with Tyler

 Meet Tyler James. He is one of my very favourite kids!  He is always up to celebrate the Christmas holiday season and I can tell you that his dreams and wishes are not much different than those of most kids.

However, who says that Christmas is for kids alone?  No, no!  I, too, dream and wish but whereas Tyler’s dreams and wishes are for material things, I wish for more peace, love, harmony, and humanity in our world!

I'd like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas! Happy holidays! But most of all, a 2023 that will bring us lots of blessings, good things, and hopes and dreams to be fulfilled.
Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays!
Joyeux Noèl!
Feliz Navidad!
Buon Natale!
Happy Hanukkah!
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Donna

Cherishing a hot drink

 

This is probably a typical Canadian Christmas holiday activity!  Just to sit and enjoy that yummy Christmas hot drink!  Just to smell it, taste it, and place one’s hands around a warm to hot mug!

So many different types of drinks to enjoy, from the non alcoholic to the alcoholic!  Tea and hot chocolate to warm cider and eggnog!  And let us not forget the various types of coffee drinks, various types of tea, and those homemade drinks where we get to use our imaginations to create our own.

Ah, yes, and as we drink we see the Christmas lights wink and blink in the background with a Canadian flag thrown in for good measure!

I'd like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas! Happy holidays! But most of all, a 2023 that will bring us lots of blessings, good things, and hopes and dreams to be fulfilled.
Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays!
Joyeux Noèl!
Feliz Navidad!
Buon Natale!
Happy Hanukkah!
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Even the trees are ready

So many times we ignore our trees at Christmas time but believe me when I say that they, too, have a part to play at this time of the year.

They may not look as if they are ready but stop and think about it!  Their branches are adorned with snow.  As a matter of fact, they are entirely covered with snow and oh, yes, those icicles as well.  Then there are many who hang Christmas lights on them and a lot more.

Our trees are simply always there to be active participants in our holiday season!  So let us give a shout out to our trees! They are reliable, always there for us, and they are not going anywhere!

I'd like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas! Happy holidays! But most of all, a 2023 that will bring us lots of blessings, good things, and hopes and dreams to be fulfilled.
Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays!
Joyeux Noèl!
Feliz Navidad!
Buon Natale!
Happy Hanukkah!
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Fun memories

When it comes to playing in the snow, and especially so at Christmas time, I have so many memories to share!

Just a few to share with you:
Making snow angels with Helena and Wil!
Sitting in a hot tub with Helena and Wil and then getting out and racing around Helena and Wil’s back deck with snowflakes coming down in droves!
Walking in the snow through Trenhomme Park with my best friend Char!
The snow banks were waist high and our boots crunched as we walked.
Walking down Saint Catherine’s Street in Montreal with Char, looking through the fully decorated store windows and then ducking into a fast food restaurant for hot chocolate and a snack!

I'd like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas! Happy holidays! But most of all, a 2023 that will bring us lots of blessings, good things, and hopes and dreams to be fulfilled.
Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays!
Joyeux Noèl!
Feliz Navidad!
Buon Natale!
Happy Hanukkah!
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Something for the kids

 

Ah, yes!  It’s all about the kids but I also humbly admit that I am no better when it comes to hoping, wishing, and participating in the Christmas holiday season!  I’m like a child in a candy shop, and I’m not embarrassed.

For this year, my friends and I started the Dear Mrs Claus letter writing contest and we are pleased to share that the response has been very good.  Kids from around the world 12 years old and under can enter and we have cash prizes for them.

It is just my way of making a contribution to this wonderful holiday season!

I'd like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas! Happy holidays! But most of all, a 2023 that will bring us lots of blessings, good things, and hopes and dreams to be fulfilled.
Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays!
Joyeux Noèl!
Feliz Navidad!
Buon Natale!
Happy Hanukkah!
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Memories of a Christmas Wreath

 

Though I can no longer see them, I still remember them!  Red, green, silver, gold, and decorated in so many different ways.

Mom and I would hang them everywhere and she was so very careful not to crush them.  Even today, we carry out our tradition of wreath hanging and there is no telling how many we end up hanging.  

I just love to touch the berries, feel the bows, and adore the additional ornaments that make up the wreaths.

To me wreaths are so very important when it comes to putting up Christmas decorations, because here is where you can use your imagination to make a wreath.  All it takes is some imagination and no wreath is a bad wreath.  

This year Mom and I will be continuing our wreath hanging tradition and I cannot wait to do this with her.

I'd like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas! Happy holidays! But most of all, a 2023 that will bring us lots of blessings, good things, and hopes and dreams to be fulfilled.
Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays!
Joyeux Noèl!
Feliz Navidad!
Buon Natale!
Happy Hanukkah!
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My beloved ice skating rink

 

Ah, yes!  Just to remember those wonderful times when my friends and I went whistling around the rink with cold fresh air blowing through our hair and across our faces.  I can still hear my ice skates rubbing against the ice and see those Christmas lights winking back at me as I skated around!

We laughed, fell and quickly got up, and simply enjoyed skating around at a very leisurely pace.  We chatted as we skated and just enjoyed the ambiance.

We were there for almost an hour and then it was time to take off our skates and to go to a nice restaurant for a delicious meal.  I cannot tell you how many times we did this during the holidays and even now, as I don’t do this any longer, these cherished memories shall be forever in my memory bank!

I'd like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas! Happy holidays! But most of all, a 2023 that will bring us lots of blessings, good things, and hopes and dreams to be fulfilled.
Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays!
Joyeux Noèl!
Feliz Navidad!
Buon Natale!
Happy Hanukkah!
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Thank goodness for friends: When part of my meal spilled off of my plate

 It is one thing to ensure that my meal remains on my plate but it is quite another to discover when part of it has fallen off the edge of my plate.  Good thing that this happened at home when I was having my dinner one day.

How did I discover that this had happened?  When I checked the edge of my plate and realized that my food had indeed done so.   Good thing that this happened at home and not at a restaurant.

Not sure how to avoid having this happen again.  I guess that I need to be more careful and vigilant.  

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Very uncomfortable! Please do not pull me along

I am really becoming more irritable each time someone pulls me along at either a supermarket or store.

This is what happened a few months ago at a supermarket when my friend pulled me along towards the cash register.  Instead of asking me to move forward, she reached out and proceeded to pull me along by the shoulder.  I was definitely not amused and told her so.

I also explained to her that if we were to switch things around and have me pull her towards the cashier, she would not appreciate it.  She readily agreed so we hope now that this will not happen again.

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There you will not only learn about me as a sight-loss coach and author but you will also gain insights into my campaign against bullying and why I strongly believe that you need to consider joining me in order to insure that the future of our kids, with their wide eyed smiles and infectious laughter, is secured forever.

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Who is listening? The inaccessible pin pad

 Every time a  pin pad is inaccessible it means that I need to seek sighted assistance.  And what do I mean by having to deal with an accessible pin pad?  This is when one needs to use a touch screen instead of a keypad in order to carry out a transaction.  

This is what has happened to me too many times in the past few months.  I have been confronted by an inaccessible pin pad and I am being forced to ask for sighted help.

Sadly enough more restaurants, medical offices, and other types of business establishments are using inaccessible pin pads.  It looks like that this trend is here to stay and now I need to find a way to preserve my independence and confidentiality.

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Exciting times and great expectations: Choosing my suit for graduation

 Here is where I missed having Mom with me to choose my suit for my most important Graduation Day.  Nothing I could have done but to ask Stephie to help me and I will say that she did a super job of describing things to me and making sure that it fit.

A special suit for a very special day but without Mom to help and approve.  I prayed that everything would go well on this day and that the chosen suit would be good.

We went to the Laura’s store at the Fairview Mall and engaged a wonderful sales lady to help me.  Together the sales lady and Stephie worked diligently to help choose a suit for me.  Everything fitted well enough but I still missed having Mom around to give me the final nod of approval.  

We chose a tasteful dark blue pants suit with an inner off white blouse with eyelets.  It was folded very neatly by the sales lady and was now ready for me to pack in my suitcase.  The sales lady made sure that Stephie and I were able to have the use of a large fitting room and Stephie made sure that the sales lady had a look at whatever I tried on.  A day well spent!

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Great people and great food! Portugal forever

 

Despite having lost my luggage upon arriving at Lisbon’s Airport, and having had the stomach flu, I shall always remember my trip to Portugal.

From beginning to end, I found the Portuguese to be extremely friendly, welcoming, and ever so helpful.  The restaurants were very accessible and service was with a smile!  The people that I encountered were very pleasant and the food was tasty and delicious.

It took a bit of getting used to the weather, as one minute it was cold and the next it was warm.  Nevertheless, I managed to cope.  

Assistance at the airport was great with staff going out of their way to be of assistance. Services were also top notch!  All in all, a terrific experience and Portugal forever!

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Forever in my memory! A visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima

This was my main reason for having visited Portugal at the end of May, 2022, and it is a visit that I shall never forget.  And why?  Because I had a very special encounter with Our Lady of Fatima!

For those who will understand and believe:  I traveled two hours to get to this very special and wonderful Shrine. I was just getting over a bout of the stomach flu but nothing was going to stop me on this day before I was scheduled to depart Portugal!

My wonderful cab driver drove me effortlessly to the Shrine and when we got there we walked around and then attended an outdoor Mass and it was while I was sitting quietly waiting for Mass to begin that I experienced my never-to-be-forgotten encounter with Our Lady of Fatima.

I felt someone put their arms around my shoulder and then bury their face in my hair.  The feeling was ever so gentle and lasted for a few seconds.  There was no special fragrance, just that someone was standing behind me with their arms around my shoulders and their face buried in my hair.

I checked with my cab driver to be sure that no one had physically done it but the entire experience did not dawn on me until I was back in the cab heading to the hotel.

My cab driver was simply wonderful.  She and I had a yummy Portuguese lunch on the way back to the hotel and she took me to a factory where I bought a Prayer Book of the Rosary for Mom, a ceramic ornament of Our Lady with the 3 Children, and a Portuguese ceramic doll.

What a wonderful trip and a memory forever! Thank you Jesus for having enabled me to visit this very special Shrine.

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A bit fussy: Choosing the ideal hair brush

Call me fussy and a bit funny but every time I prepare to travel I need to ensure that my hair brush is just what I want it to be.  So here goes.

It must be the right size, big enough to fit in my hand.  The handle needs to be long enough for me to be able to maneuver it.  The bristles need to be rounded.  It must also be of a bright colour.

That’s my ideal hair brush, for what it is worth!  And I am sure that there are others who also have their ideal hair brush!

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Just another day: Birthday 2022

 I do not think that I will ever see a better birthday than this one.  Granted, Mom was not here to share and celebrate with me but I know that she was here in spirit.

I received several wondrous gifts, as I call them.  First, a few months ago when I got news that I had completed my law degree and that I could now look forward to my graduation ceremony in England in July.

Next, my upcoming trip to Portugal and then finally, traveling to Normandy with Jilla after my graduation.

Birthday 2022 was celebrated just as I wanted it.  Quiet, simple, and not much going on.  The perfect day for me!  Phone calls from Mom, Jeff and Gayle, Maura, Ruthie, and the many emails.

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They sure hurt! When setbacks become painful

 

There is no doubt that setbacks will always be a part of our lives.  The trick is doing our best to deal with them.  Some setbacks are more serious than others, whether or not you are vision-impaired or mainstream.

For me, as a vision-impaired person, those setbacks that involve the failure or faltering of technology at the wrong time or at an unexpected time are the worst.  The personal setbacks are, of course, also quite shaky but it all depends on the type of personal setback.

Family setbacks are naturally very difficult but for now I’ll just focus on the technology setbacks.  The thing is that when these occur, I need to scramble to find sighted assistance from those who can truly help.  I just need to learn how to take things in stride as much as I can.

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My neighbour and my friend: Sandra to the rescue

 Even now, after having developed ways to get my cable box back on track after an outage, I still have problems from time to time whenever my temperamental box decides to show me who is the boss, so to speak.  

Things have improved but whenever I am unable to get the box back on track I need sighted assistance. After the blackout of a few months ago, my dear neighbour Sandra came to my rescue.  

Good thing she was home.  She came as soon as I called her and quickly got the temperamental box back on track.  Somehow I always feel so out of sorts whenever my cable fails me but I am getting more used to dealing with this.

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Dealing with a surprise: When the blackout came

It was totally unexpected and when it came the entire place went dead silent.  Not being able to see when the lights went out I knew that it had come upon us because my fridge and my TV had been making loud sounds.  Yes, loud sounds and then everything went dead silent.  Thank goodness that my computer was off.  

I sat there and hoped that the electricity would soon return but it did not.  It lasted for a few hours and during that time I took advantage of the quiet time to just relax, recharge, and regenerate.  Truth be told, I enjoyed the down time and when the electricity did finally return I had to fight to get my cable back up and running.

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Great to know! The international signs

It is always good whenever I am able to find a way to attract a waiter’s attention at a restaurant.  Especially if I am on my own with no sighted assistance to call upon.

Some time ago, my friend Gabriella taught me these two signs:
To ask for the bill – hold up an open palm and pretend to be writing with 1 finger.
2 separate bills – hold up 2 fingers.

I found this to be very useful and interesting, especially so as a person with a vision impairment. Although I may never need to use it, it does not hurt to have a backup in my back pocket, so to speak.

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Can't wait to flap my wings! Getting ready for Portugal

 

It is always crunch time whenever I prepare to travel and this time it was no different when I prepared to travel to Portugal.

I carefully chose what I was going to bring along with me.  I laid out all of my stuff beforehand, then I packed.  All of this is no different for someone with sight but as a vision-impaired person I need to ensure that my clothes are coordinated, that I know where to find what I need at any given time in my suitcase, and that I know how to repack if I need to unpack while there.

Everything in my suitcase has its own little corner or spot and I group things together in a logical order that I understand.  Call me fussy but that’s just me.

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Happy days are here again! Celebrating with Gubby

 This pandemic period has sure left us struggling to reconnect with our nearest and dearest and for me I have found it difficult at times to readjust.

Yet I am most determined to get myself back on track, and celebrating with Gubby was no different.  She picked me up from home and we went to one of our favourite patio restaurants.  The lunch was yummy and our engagement and communication was just like old times. Here’s hoping for more of these visits.

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Makes for pleasant dining: The Old Country Inn

This is probably one of my favourite restaurant haunts to visit as often as I can and why?  Both building and staff are so very welcoming, friendly, and most of all accessible.

There is more than enough space between the tables for me to maneuver.  Access into the restaurant is great and the staff is so very attentive to duty and to ensuring that needs and requirements of customers are met.  Especially so for those of us with accessibility needs.

They do not make me feel that I am asking too much of them. They are quick to anticipate what I need with regard to descriptions of the food dishes and when I need to know where they have placed my food on the table.  They ask me what else I would need and they seem to be always watchful of what’s going on.  

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One step at a time: Being careful with the dishes

I think that this would pertain to almost anyone when working in the kitchen.  That is, when accessing shelves in order to remove dishes.  Especially so when the dishes are at a higher level.  

I can share that I have never broken a dish as long as I have been working in the kitchen and hopefully it will remain this way.  I do not overreach when it comes to accessing dishes from shelves at a higher level.  I take my step stool, climb carefully onto it, and then proceed to find my required dish.  

Next, I place the dish on a sturdy surface close by.  Then I step off of my stool and the rest is okay.

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Familiarity is comforting: Choosing what you know

And I am not the only one who more often than not falls onto this path.  I think that on the whole most of us choose what we know instead of trying something new and I am thinking of grocery shopping as I write this.  

I believe that, as a vision impaired person, this option is more heavily used than otherwise.  Whenever I am uncertain or unsure of what to choose, be it choosing something new, trying something new, or returning to what I am familiar with, I almost always return to what I know.  

I do not mind trying new things because I know that it is the only to learn new things but truth be told I am much more comfortable choosing what I know.

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Scary and intimidating! Those large hospitals

Even after all of these years, those large hospitals in Toronto continue to intimidate me!  I know, it seems as if I  have spent a lifetime in and out of them but nothing has changed for me.

They are huge, intimidating, and I can only pray not to stay too long within their rooms and corridors each time I visit.  On the whole, many staff are kind and helpful but once in a while I encounter some who are unpleasant and not very understanding.

So, what is my wish?  That I stay out of these intimidating places for as much as I can!  I stay healthy but those scans and tests are not always avoidable.  Neither are those necessary consultations!

The parting thought is that I am not the only one who feels this way!  Vision impaired or not, even the sighted feel this way!

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Lots of fun: Making a new dish

 

I am always very excited anytime I decide to make a new dish.  I may either create something new or ask Mom to give me some ideas.

Whatever it is, it is always very exciting for me.  I take my time to gather the ingredients and carefully arrange them on my limited space counter.

Next, I gather the implements that I would need and then it is time to chop and cook.  I usually take my phone off the hook while I am cooking as I need to make sure that I am fully focused.  I concentrate deeply and put my all into all that I do!  

Of course, as a blind/vision-impaired person it would probably take me longer, but that’s just fine with me.

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Got to take extra care: Shredding the important papers

Oh, yes and I do my best not to get too upset with my very unreliable paper shredder. You see, my paper shredder is very unreliable and often gets all jammed up each time I start to shred my important papers.  So, what do I do?

I hand shred my important papers.  I am very careful!  I take my time and make sure that pieces are finely shredded or as fine as I can do it.  I would say, though, that hand shredding is really not that much more difficult or more time consuming than using a paper shredder.

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My trusty kitchen friend: My microwave

 I refer to her as she and she is one of the most important things in my kitchen.  In fact, she is not just a thing!  She is the lady of my kitchen!

She talks and works very hard.  She announces my choices whenever I go to warm or cook food.  She keeps wonderful time and her voice is very clear and easy to understand.

I have had her now for many years and although I know that some day soon she will be leaving me, I can only hope that she sticks around for as long as she can.

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Starting over: Trying on new shoes

At the best of times trying on new shoes is probably not one of my favourite things to do, but the pandemic period has taught me to have a better appreciation for this particular event.

I go shoe shopping with Stephanie and she makes it a lot of fun.  I tell her what I am looking for and what colour I am interested in.  I take her arm and we wander around the shoe store and as we walk she describes the shoes on the shelves, their styles, colours, and then it is time to get down to the real matter at hand.

Stephie finds a clerk and soon he/she is bringing me my right shoe size and colour that I would like to have.  I try it on and if I like the feel of it we then walk around the store to see how it feels and fits on my foot.

If all goes well then it is time to choose and then pay.  Stephie stands guard as I stand at the counter and watches carefully to ensure that the transaction goes through without a hitch.

Thank God for Stephie!  My precious pair of eyes!

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Relearning: The food court

 

It is only natural that so many food courts in the malls have changed after the pandemic and the one at Fairview Mall was no different.  So, Stephanie had to reacquaint me with it.

Some fast food outlets were gone but there were some new ones.  This food court seemed a bit larger than the pre pandemic one.

We walked around to get acquainted and Stephie was very good at telling me what was there and this sure helped me to get back on track.

The sumptuous smells were still there but now there were new ones to familiarize myself with.

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One of my favourite times: Getting ready for planting season

 

It was no different for planting season 2022 and I welcomed it with opened arms and a huge smile!  Of course, my trusted Super, Nick, was right beside me to help out.

Now that I can no longer see to choose my colours, I ask Nick to select them for me and he chooses whichever colours I tell him.  Next he asks me for my choices of plants and I tell him.  Then off he goes and soon he is back with a shopping cart filled with plants, soil, and watering cans.

Nick is very fast and precise and within half an hour he is done planting my plants on my balcony.  After this he cleans my balcony and all of my windows and all is done in about two hours.

I simply love planting season and it does not matter that I cannot enjoy my plants visually; it is just enough to go out there every day and touch them and smell their fragrances.

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Oh, my gosh! When the powder became a real challenge

This is exactly what happened when I went to clean out my bathroom cupboard!  I completely forgot that a few months previous my Super had placed some powder in my bathroom cupboard for those inquisitive and roaming roaches.  So, when I went to sweep out my cupboard I ran right into the small heaps of powder.

The first sign that trouble was ahead was when I heard the sound of a crunch under my hand broom and when I put my hand under the hand broom to check things out, well, the rest is history.

I quickly discovered that it was powder and for the next frustrating half hour I had to painstakingly spend time picking up the powder using various methods.  The hand broom and dust pan, paper towels, and more.

The lesson for me here is that when cleaning out my cupboards, I first need to thoroughly check out the bottom of the cupboard before starting to clean.

For a sighted person, they would have seen the small heaps of powder and they could have avoided my dilemma.  So, for me, I have to be more careful.

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Irritating but funny: Mixing up the leftovers

I guess you can say that the last laugh was on me this time but truth be told this can happen to anyone and it does not matter whether or not one is sighted or blind/vision-impaired.

It just means that for me, as someone who is vision-impaired, I just need to ensure that I can clearly identify all of the items in my fridge and freezer.  And if I had done that in this circumstance then I would never have mixed up my leftovers.

Indeed!  Here I was, getting ready to enjoy a certain meal, but lo and behold when I put it on my plate to warm it in my microwave, it was something else! What a surprise, but lesson learned.

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A refreshing experience: The clinic that pays attention

On the whole, almost every doctor that I have met fails to get it when it comes to providing documentation in an alternate format.  That is, when it comes to providing instructions for tests.  So, just imagine my delight and pleasure when I was recently asked if I wanted my doctor’s office to send me my colonoscopy instructions in Word format!

What a pleasant surprise and all of my instructions: the Covid test form, the instructions for taking the medication before my test, and the email itself were all sent to me in alternate formats. Hats off to the Toronto GI Clinic.

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We need to pay more attention! Scam scares

 

At the best of times scam scares, as I call them, are  horrible nightmares for us all. But, as a blind/vision-impaired person, it is even more so.  What does this all mean for me?

It means that I need to be overly watchful.  I have to be on the alert at all times and I need to depend on being able to be logical, sensible, and to use all of my senses to help me navigate.

It is even more so because of my lack of vision.  I cannot read facial expressions.  I cannot read printed forms, and I need to use every ounce of energy to listen and comprehend as much as possible.

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Anticipation: Getting ready for the Envision glasses

 

As of today, I have now purchased a new device that I hope will help me to maintain my independence when it comes to being able to read and keep up with printed documents.

I made sure to research this particular device, which is indeed a magnificent one, but it comes at a high price tag.  I was satisfied that it would assist me and that it would be a good add-on and compliment to Aira.  

The Envision glasses is great for reading text and identifying objects.  It is very precise and easy to use.  All I need to do is to put some good old grease into learning how to use it.

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Exciting times: Sorting out my tops for my Portugal trip

 

This is probably one of the most tedious tasks for me as a person with a vision impairment.  In this case I need to identify the tops that I wish to take on my trip, to know each of their colours, and to determine which pair of pants I am going to match them with.

This was so when I prepared for my trip to Portugal.  First, I asked Stephanie to help me identify the colours and next I separated them and then decided which pair of pants I would wear each of them with.  For me, everything needs to be super organized and very precise.  I sort, place carefully in my suitcase, and then make sure that I know where to find them when the time comes.  All of this after I have carefully determined which of my tops I am going to take.

You would think that with time it becomes easier for me but as this was the first big trip since Covid, it was indeed a matter of revisiting this chore.

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Oh boy! When things fall without a sound

Just another challenge for me to overcome.  When things fall on my carpet they do so very often without a sound.  For example: paper, gloves, scarves, objects that are light, and so on.

If these fall on my kitchen or hallway floors, which are tiled, it is almost the same thing.  So, this is why I need to be so careful when working around the house.  Just another challenge to bear in mind and then to find ways to overcome.

I will not stress about this because it is a reality and in truth it is so for sighted persons if they either are not aware that something has fallen or that they did not see it falling.

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Funny at times: I never thought to ask

 

Asking for me, as a vision-impaired person, can be a double-edged sword at the best of times and here is why.

If I ask I need to ensure that it is not going to offend anyone.  Example, if I am unsure of the person’s gender!  More often than not, for some reason I run into circumstances where the voice of the person speaking to me does not tell me their gender and this may be due to the muffled voice under the mask.  

So, when I go to say thank you I need to find a way to say it without saying sir or madam at the end of my sentence.

Then, I once forgot to ask nicely when I needed to have a description of someone.  It would have helped when I  ran into a situation where I was asked to help identify a service desk agent.

Ah, yes!  The joys and challenges of when I forget to ask.

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Post Covid challenges: New rules at the Sunnybrooke Hospital

I discovered this on my last visit and although I understand why they are there, it still makes my visit somewhat of a challenge.  But, as they say, rules are rules.

It is a good thing that Stephie was with me.  We had to hand sanitize at the entrance to the hospital. Then we had to wear our masks through the visit. I had to wear my mask even when I was with the doctors.  I can only hope that this ends soon.  Not a very friendly environment for someone who is vision-impaired.

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