Introduction Following yesterday’s post about daily life as a blind person, today I want to dive into one of the biggest tools that helps me—AI. Today, I’d like to talk about AI—also known as artificial intelligence—and how it has completely changed my life. Yesterday, I shared a post about what blind and visually impaired people… Continue reading How AI Changed My Life: A Blind Person’s Perspective
Month: April 2025
What Do You Do All Day? A Glimpse Into Life Without Sight
What Do You Do All Day? Understanding Life Without Sight Over the last few days, I’ve shared some pretty deep posts on my blog. Today, I thought it would be good to lighten things up a little. While today’s topic is still educational, it’s a bit more lighthearted compared to some of the heavier subjects… Continue reading What Do You Do All Day? A Glimpse Into Life Without Sight
The Truth About Immigration: What I’ve Learned and Why It Matters
My Thoughts on Emigration Emigration is a deeply personal and complex issue, but it’s also a reflection of our national character—how we treat others, the compassion we extend, and the values we uphold. It’s not just about policy; it’s about humanity. I’ve noticed a prevailing sentiment among some Americans: the belief that the United States… Continue reading The Truth About Immigration: What I’ve Learned and Why It Matters
The Cost of Losing DEI: A Personal Perspective
When the Personal Becomes Political: Why DEI Matters More Than Ever I woke up this morning intending to write something lighthearted. After two days of deep dives into immigration and housing, I was ready for a change of pace. But as often happens, the world had other plans. This is precisely why I avoid announcing… Continue reading The Cost of Losing DEI: A Personal Perspective
Living on the Edge: What Happens If Affordable Housing Disappears?
Why I’m Writing This This is an issue very near and dear to my heart. My fiancé and I are both directly affected by the challenges of finding and maintaining affordable housing, and we have close friends—many of them seniors or people with disabilities—who are also deeply impacted by it. For a long time, I… Continue reading Living on the Edge: What Happens If Affordable Housing Disappears?
From the Ground Up: Navigating Blindness, Injury, and Healing
I’m going to talk about something that’s not really political—it’s more personal. But I’m posting it here because I think it’s important for people who aren’t visually impaired to understand where I’m coming from on this. Last summer, just six days after Josh moved here, we went to my sister Debbie’s wedding. Technically, she’s my… Continue reading From the Ground Up: Navigating Blindness, Injury, and Healing
Disability Rights Are Under Attack—Here’s What You Should Know
Hello everyone, I haven’t posted here in a while, but I thought it was time to share a few thoughts. Here’s the deal: a lot of things are happening in our country right now that just aren’t okay. Some of what I’ve been seeing is deeply concerning. Back in 2016, Donald Trump was running against… Continue reading Disability Rights Are Under Attack—Here’s What You Should Know
Notes from the edge of the system 