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Show Me The Money
Being blind, being disabled, is expensive. We all have certain costs for housing transportation, food, entertainment, clothing, etc.. From experience my costs are higher. Having married an accountant I am not very aware of my expenses. Money has always been a problem for me. Really not that I don’t make enough of it which I’m […]
The Ultimate Opportunity
Touching a persons life is above else doing the work of the universe of “god”. We are all together in this, if we feel unloved unwanted or alone, we are all together in this. This Life. What does it mean to touch a persons life. The negative side is easy. I’m disappointed I’m unhappy, I […]
Broken’s Parents
A disabled child, shocking abnormal, broken, unacceptable, shameful, sin….. Having a “broken” child is such a disappointment. What have I done, what could I have done differently. Why is God punishing me!! Why Why Why. Its like waking up Christmas morning anticipating that one thing that you’ve always wanted you’ve always desired then … Its […]
Meds
I hate drugs be they prescription or recreational. I have come to accept the prescription variety. Pain or a threat of a shortened lifespan are amazing motivators in seeking out treatment and ultimately be willing to accept medications in your world. As an individual I use every ounce of my abilities to get through the […]
Find A Happy Place
My wife asked me today to find my happy place. I resented her comment at first but I am starting to get it. I am always reminded that we are impacted by those around us and in turn we impact them as well. My life is truly blessed by the presence of my wife. When […]
Marginalized
People don’t get it. If you don’t look or act a certain way then you can’t be. I don’t look blind and most of the time am fairly highly functional. I have had a successful career although with the economy that is no longer true. People like to push you around like to determine what […]
Alberta Bound
Those words have been given new meaning for me since I’ve moved back. I can’t believe how much things change and how much I’ve changed as an individual. The culture here is very much against open discussion on anything. They all appear to be homophobic and afraid of anything that is not the “norm”. There […]
I Believe
I have faith and I am a very spiritual person. Organized religion is very hard for me. Having lived with people who look at me and my disability with the moral model, I’ve sinned or my parents have sinned. Its very hard to believe in a system of spirituality that condones and practices intolerance. To […]
Understanding Nystagmus
Understanding Nystagmus Richard L. Windsor, O.D., F.A.A.O. Laura K. Windsor, O.D., F.A.A.O. Published in Vision Enhancement Journal Nystagmus is an involuntary rhythmic shaking or wobbling of the eyes. The term nystagmus is derived from the Greek word, “nmstagmos”, which was used to describe the wobbly head movements of a sleepy or inebriated individual. Nystagmus has […]
60 Degrees West & 15 Degrees North
These are the coordinates to my favorite beach. Not really they are the misalignments of my eyes. Recently I had this really cool eye appointment at the hospital. My eyes are so misaligned currently they can refract me for new glasses. My options are, surgery. I’ve had Strabismus surgery before, the most single painful incident […]
