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What Is Justice

What Is Justice

What is justice?   I think about that a lot.    I divorced my kids’ mother and came out blind.   I didn’t kill anyone I didn’t sell drugs and I don’t run a chain of slaves.     I grew up and accepted who I was and lost everything I valued and loved.   My career will likely never recover, […]

By January 25, 2019 Read More →
What is Santa

What is Santa

What is Santa but a glimmer or shimmer of hope. I don’t remember what my Santa origin was other than I was in Calgary I was plump and CP Rail and Husky Oil needed a Santa Claus.    This went on for a couple of years.    There was a long pause in Santa as I had […]

By January 6, 2019 Read More →
#MeAsWell

#MeAsWell

My mentors are critical of the trajectory of my career.   Apparently, I change jobs too often, sadly many times because of my disability, I’m not a good fit or the employer isn’t a good fit for me, or just blatant discrimination.   My average in a position is less than sixteen months.     The cool side of […]

By February 26, 2018 Read More →
I Don’t Want To Help You

I Don’t Want To Help You

Recently I’ve met a new demographic. Until recently I didn’t understand that there are people who do not want to help. I live with a disability and sometimes need the assistance of another. It’s not that I’ve expected the help and there are some who haven’t helped. Until recently I’ve never encountered people who can […]

By January 28, 2018 Read More →
Terrorism, Active Shooter

Terrorism, Active Shooter

I need to adjust my routines and disciplines I use to function in the world. Recently there have been too many mass shootings and too many incidents of people using cars to kill people. The sad truth is that if someone is motivated enough to get you they will get you.   Recently I was […]

By October 4, 2017 Read More →
Terrorism, Cars

Terrorism, Cars

During orientation and mobility training with a cane and a guide dog I was taught to go to the edge of the sidewalk at the corner. I can’t do this now I’ll be the biggest target for a terrorist in a car. I need to have options. Now at each corner I go to I […]

By October 4, 2017 Read More →
Voice Over

Voice Over

I’ve been working on starting a career in voice over for several years now. At the beginning of the journey my coaches told me it will take 3 to 4 years depending on how hard you work at it. It took about 4 years for me. I’ve taken many classes for voice over and have […]

By October 2, 2017 Read More →
Larry Irving Bergum, Obituary

Larry Irving Bergum, Obituary

Date of Birth:  Friday, December 10th, 1943 Date of Death:  Wednesday, January 20th, 2016 Obituary:BERGUM It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Larry Bergum; husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Larry was born in Killam, Alberta on December 10, 1943. He married Doreen Dumont of Sundre on October 8, 1965, […]

By January 26, 2016 Read More →
Cancer

Cancer

For me cancer still carries the death sentence stigma. My generation has seen many advances in the care of cancer and the outcome of a cancer diagnosis has changed significantly in the last several years. Recently I had my first one degree of separation encounter with cancer. I learned a lot and there are many […]

By November 9, 2015 Read More →
Detached Retina’s

Detached Retina’s

I have Ocular Albinism OA2, I think, part of the package is the retina doesn’t form property. This year we’ve been renovating. Last year paint outside. This year lost of paint and changes inside. I finally have a dedicated studio space, first time ever.     As with all things there is a price. When […]

By November 9, 2015 Read More →