A must to do: Keeping the jars organized

This is a definite must for me because if I do not then all hell will break loose. It will mean total confusion for me and I'll need to have some sighted assistance to help me reorganize.

If the jars are of a different size or height, it is not too difficult and this is often the case. Or if shapes are different then this helps, as well. Sometimes if I shake a jar I am able to tell its contents.

Of course, simply opening the jar and smelling its contents is the first course of action. However, if I do not wish to open a jar that has not yet been opened, then smelling its contents is out of the question.

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A new way to socialize: Social distancing

This is yet another new thing for me to get used to with the onset of Covid. And for someone who is vision impaired, this is indeed a challenge.

At all times I need to ensure that I am either standing or sitting at the prescribed distance away from someone else. I depend heavily on my senses of hearing, smell, and sometimes touch to make sure that I am safe.

My sense of hearing tells me how far I am away from someone else and this is my first safeguard. My sense of smell is my second safeguard. I use this sense to tell me how far away someone may be based on what I am sniffing: someone's perfume or after shave or smells of clothing or anything else.

My sense of touch is my third safeguard and I will sometimes use my cane to help me measure distance.

All in a day's challenge for social distancing.

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An absolute necessity: Cleaning the counters

With the Covid virus amongst us, I now take extra precautions to clean my counters. Not that I was not doing it before; now I do it several times daily and I use my homemade spray of two parts water, 1 part bleach, and 1 part Pine Sol.

I spray liberally and then I get to work to wipe down my counters. I make sure that there are no crumbs left, no spills, no greasy spots, and nothing but nice smooth counters.

I am extra careful. I make sure to get everything. I spray each time I place anything on my counters that I have brought into my home. I take my time and I feel comfortable that my fingers have felt and inspected my counters.

These extra and additional steps help me to sleep better at night knowing that Covid will not have a chance to visit me.

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A soulful moment. Forehead to forehead, a mother and her beloved son with a disability at a rehabilitation center.

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Scary times: Make the world go away

Unfortunately, and for better or for worse, this present world is not going to go away any time soon!  No, with Covid in our midst our world is going to keep on being an uncertain one with many twists and turns.

I, and everyone else, may as well get used to it. Self-isolation, social distancing, masks, hand sanitizers, hand soaps, and antiseptic sprays and wipes are here to stay and be a part of our daily lives for the foreseeable future.

I need to accept this and I certainly have. We are all in this together and the only way out, in my humble opinion, is for us to all row the boat in the same direction.

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Refreshing all the way: Socializing with Sandra

I got to know my neighbour Sandra in 2004 when I had to ask for her assistance in helping me to tend to my sick canary, Scottie. Before this, I had barely known her as we were both working and never got the chance to run into each other.

Then she retired in 2000 but it took four years for us to become neighbours and friends. Since then, our friendship has grown by leaps and bounds and I am just so grateful that she has come into my life.

Sandra is so very level-headed and patient. She always has words of wisdom to pass on to me and she often helps me to see all sides of a story. Most of all, Sandra never makes me feel uncomfortable and has never seemed to mind that I am vision impaired.

Her helping hand is always outstretched and with the present pandemic upon us, it is so reassuring to know that she is within calling distance.

So thank you to my Scottie for having helped to bring Sandra into my life.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly accessibility advisor, wishing you a terrific day!

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Mom's pride and joy: Lilies on Mom's patio

My mom is just so proud of the lilies on her patio and she is never tired of telling me how pretty and lovely they look. For me, I am always so pleased to hear her descriptions.

At one time I was able to see what they looked like; that is, when I had functional vision. So now it is not too difficult for me to visualize them.

Their flowers are plentiful when in bloom. They hang low to the ground and they emit a wonderful fragrance. However, they may not be lilies after all. They may be known as ground orchids but Mom and I lovingly call them lilies.

I always look forward to visiting them whenever I visit Mom's home. I simply love to touch them and admire their strong stances.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly accessibility advocate, wishing you a terrific day!

 

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