Wonderful folks! At the hairdresser during the pandemic

They are extremely careful and they continue to be so very friendly and upbeat. I really admire their spirit at this very difficult time!

There is Nadia the owner, Lela my hairdresser, and Sophie my other hairdresser. They go about their business so very efficiently. They make sure that I am masked throughout the entire time and they also wear their protective gear.

Conversation is lively, laughter is rich, and the overall atmosphere is one of complete togetherness.  They guide me effortlessly to the area where my hair is washed, to the chair to have my hair cut, and finally to the cash area to pay my bill.

I wish these wonderful ladies continued luck and success!

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

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A wonderful person: Thanking Nadia

With so many of us struggling to keep our hair in orderly fashion because of the Covid lockdown, it was really a gift from Heaven, so to speak, when my hairdresser Nadia helped me out by cutting my hair almost two months after the lockdown began.

This is what I call unexpected kindness and understanding during these hard times. Nadia knew that for me it would be extra difficult, given my limited ability to keep my hair on track, so she took the time to sanitize her salon and then called me to come in. I was the only one there.

Nadia worked quickly. First she sanitized my hands, made sure she cut my hair, then sanitized my hands once more. The entire session took no more than 20 minutes.

Thank you so much, Nadia!

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

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A hard nut to crack: When Sophie followed my example

Sophie has been my hairdresser for several years now and for the most part I have been very happy with her services. But every now and then she somehow forgets to follow my instructions and here is where she decides to do her own thing, as they say. 

So, how do I deal with this?  I just need to be very much on the ball.  To follow her every step of the way and to make sure that she does exactly what I want or wish her to do. 

The other day I decided to take matters into my own hands.  I decided to take a razor and trace out my outline at the back of my head and presto!  It sure worked!  At the end of my haircut we were both very happy.

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

If you would like to learn more about me as an author then I invite you now to visit
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A challenge for me: What does my haircut look like?

This is where I need to be totally dependent on what others tell me. I counter this with depending on the ones who I trust to tell me: Mom, my sister-in-law Gayle, and very close friends.

Although I trust my hairdresser, Sophie, I am always anxious that she may not always do as I want and sometimes in her attempt to do good she may stray a bit.

It is extremely difficult for someone who is blind or vision impaired to know exactly how they look after a haircut. They cannot see themselves in a mirror and I, as a vision-impaired person, cannot use my sense of touch alone to help me.

I can certainly feel the length of my hair but it is never quite enough. Just another challenge for me to deal with.

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

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There you will not only learn about me as an 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.

And now my weekly podcast!
From recipes to apps, and 5 minute mysteries to tips for entrepreneurs and scam alerts!
www.donnajodhan.com/takeanother5.html

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A challenge: Haircuts and hairdos

This is what it is like for me now that I no longer have the vision to see myself in the mirror.  I need to depend on those that I trust to tell me how things look for me after I have had a haircut. 

For the most part I trust my hairdresser, but like anything else she sometimes goes a bit off track.  Sure, I can feel the length of my hair at the back and my bangs, but there will always be things that I would miss: evenness around my head, too short or not short enough, the shape, and so on.

This is how it must be for the rest of my life!

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

If you would like to learn more about me as an author then I invite you now to visit
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There you will not only learn about me as an 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.

And now my weekly podcast!
From recipes to apps, and 5 minute mysteries to tips for entrepreneurs and scam alerts!
www.donnajodhan.com/takeanother5.html.

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Just another challenge: When Diane had to reshape my hair

This is one of the drawbacks for me as a blind person.  Yes, I can certainly tell when my hairdresser has not cut my hair the way that I would like but I can only do so after the deed has been done.

I can feel what has been done but only after the fact.

I cannot see in the mirror as she is doing it so I am unable to stop her and this is exactly what happened some months ago.  My regular hairdresser had made a huge faux pas and Diane, who is my mom's hairdresser, had to step in and fix it up.

Of course, what I had suspected had been confirmed by my mom and I was not a very happy camper but Mom to the rescue, as they say!  She patiently helped me to deal with it, combing my hair in a way that helped to cover up the faux pas.

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

If you would like to learn more about me as an author then I invite you now to visit
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There you will not only learn about me as an 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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From recipes to apps, and 5 minute mysteries to tips for entrepreneurs and scam alerts!
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Crunch time: Preparing for a photo shoot

For me, preparing for a photo shoot is somewhat of a different experience. I am not sure if I like or dislike it all, but suffice it to say that it entails my being able to trust the one who is helping me.

In May of 2016 I had to prepare for a photo shoot at Accessible Media Inc and good thing that I had my mom close by to help me do so.  She worked closely with me to ensure that I was wearing the colors that would show up in the photos.  We went shopping beforehand to buy a suitable top.  Then she and I visited the hair salon for a hair cut.

This visit did not go very well as the hair dresser gave me a hair cut that was totally out of character with what she usually gives me. But Mom was there to work things out and to comb my hair on the given day.

Then it was off to the actual day and at the end of it all I was quite pleased.  The day was a beautiful one as we worked outdoors in a lovely park.  Several photos were taken and as the sun shone down upon us it reminded me so much of childhood days spent at lush green parks with my parents, brothers, and cousins.

A great experience for me and one for my good old memory bank.

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

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And now my weekly podcast!
From recipes to apps, and 5 minutes mysteries to tips for entrepreneurs and scam alerts!
www.takeanother5.com
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A funny experience: When Sophie left me standing there

I can tell you that this moment was quite humorous to me as, on the whole, Sophie my hairdresser is normally very good to me.

On this particular day I had gone in for my usual hair cut and all had been going as normal.  Sophie had escorted me to the chair where she had washed and dried my hair. 

Previous to this she had walked with me from the reception area, taken and hung up my jacket, and then had guided me towards the back of the salon.

So, there I was after the washing and drying had been completed, standing there waiting for Sophie to offer me her arm.  A few seconds had gone by and I did not hear her beside me but just as I was about to call for her I heard one of her workers scurrying towards me and then Sophie exclaiming! 

Poor Sophie had just forgotten to escort me and that was okay as it was the first time that she had ever done this.  All in a day's work.

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

If you would like to learn more about me as an author then I invite you now to visit  jodhanmysterybook.club/about-the-author
There you will not only learn about me as an 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.

And now my weekly podcast!
From recipes to apps, and 5 minutes mysteries to tips for entrepreneurs and scam alerts!
www.takeanother5.com
And available for download from iTunes and Google music play

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One of my concerns: How good is my haircut?

The problem with this is that I am not really sure.  Not being able to view myself in a mirror is a definite drawback and so I need to depend on someone I trust to tell me.

Sure!  One's hairdresser is supposed to tell you how you look, but then again their opinion would most likely be different from those of others.  The other day, for example, my hairdresser styled my hair and told me that she gave me a fantastic hairdo, but when my mom saw it she was horrified. 

I can certainly feel my hair and see what I think but it is not enough.  This is a challenge that I have no control over so I have to live with it.

In other words, I am at the mercy of my hairdresser.

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

If you would like to learn more about me as an author then I invite you now to visit  jodhanmysterybook.club/about-the-author
There you will not only learn about me as an 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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A funny experience: At the wrong salon

I am always happy to share funny experiences with my readers and this is just one of them.

A few weeks ago my friend Sue and I went out to a hairdressing appointment which was supposed to have been in a nearby mall.  We got there in tons of time for the appointment and then we decided to take our time getting there.

I guess that on this day we were not paying attention so the first salon we came to we just walked in and announced that we were there to see Sophie, my hairdresser.

This is where things got very interesting.  The man at the front had no idea what we were saying and at the same time I simply did not recognize his voice.  Then in quick succession I also recognized that this was the wrong salon, and why?

Because it did not smell like my normal salon and something did not feel right to me.  So as quickly as we entered we beat a very hasty retreat and proceeded on to the right salon.

Just another day with a funny beginning.

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

If you would like to learn more about me as an author then I invite you now to visit  jodhanmysterybook.club/about-the-author
There you will not only learn about me as an 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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At the hairdresser

Yet another very interesting adventure for me. Yes, going to the hairdresser is almost always an interesting time for me. What do I mean by this? Simple! It means that if I do not go with my mom or trusted friend, I have to trust solely in my hairdresser and take her word for it that she has done a good job on me.

Now that I can no longer see myself in the mirror, I have to use my fingers to help me determine whether or not my hairdresser has done a good job on my hair, but even at that, it is often difficult for me to tell. Sure, I can determine the length of my hair and whether or not my hairdresser has kept my side peaks and cut my bangs to the length that I have requested, but in the general scheme of things, I am unable to tell whether or not she has kept the general shape of my previous hair style.

I trust my present hairdresser, Sophie, but if I were to change hairdressers, it would mean that I would have to start all over again to trust them. I have never really had problems trusting my hairdressers but I do have to place all of my trust in them whenever I go on my own for my haircut.

I’m Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly accessibility advocate, wishing you a terrific day and inviting you to go out there and tell others about my blogs.
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