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Blog – Posted on February 1, 2018January 1, 2018

When Where You Are Is Not Where You Want To Be

This Blog Post is quite different than my other ones. This one came to me over time and seemed worth sharing. I’m trying to put into words a philosophy for dealing with my vision-loss. It’s an attitude I’m trying to live by. Perhaps it will strike a chord with you. … Continue reading >When Where You Are Is Not Where You Want To Be

Blog – Posted on January 25, 2018January 19, 2018

Saving Face: Spatial Awareness Suggestions

By saving face I don’t mean avoiding embarrassment, but it could mean that too. I’m really talking about actually avoiding running your head or face into things while moving about your place. Why in the world would this happen? If you are someone who moves with ramrod straight posture, you … Continue reading >Saving Face: Spatial Awareness Suggestions

Blog – Posted on January 18, 2018January 1, 2018

Finding Stuff, Part 2: Knowing Your Clothes

Finding stuff and then knowing what it is Here are some tips to consider when poor eyesight impacts identifying your clothing items. What ever you do, it has to work for you. Too many rules and it might not work over the long term. You know yourself. Find the right … Continue reading >Finding Stuff, Part 2: Knowing Your Clothes

Blog – Posted on January 11, 2018January 1, 2018

Finding stuff, Part 1: In the Kitchen

Finding stuff and then knowing what it is If your eyesight no longer gives you the information you need about the world around you, it’s time to pay more attention to other senses. The sense of touch is the sense most used by low-vision and blind people to learn about … Continue reading >Finding stuff, Part 1: In the Kitchen

Blog – Posted on January 4, 2018January 1, 2018

Now where did I put that? Breaking unconscious habits

In my last Blog Post, I said I would begin to discuss those unconscious habits that may no longer serve you and what to do about them. This post discusses the all too common situation of briefly setting down an item and then not being able to quickly find it. … Continue reading >Now where did I put that? Breaking unconscious habits

Blog – Posted on December 27, 2017January 1, 2018

Sharing Tips I’ve Learned

Occasionally I’m invited to share lessons I’ve learned as I deal with vision loss and show some of the devices I find helpful. At more than one, I’m encouraged to put this information on to the internet. So here goes. The first thing you need to know is that every … Continue reading >Sharing Tips I’ve Learned

Blog – Posted on December 20, 2017December 6, 2017

When I get an order through the mail

One of the major things that motivated me to turn this calendar idea from something just for me into what it is now, was the feeling I got hearing the comments from those first enthusiastic buyers. I’d think to myself, “Wow, I’m really helping someone”. Could this be what a … Continue reading >When I get an order through the mail

Blog – Posted on December 13, 2017December 6, 2017

With Spring Comes Yardwork

I don’t know about you, but when working in the yard I often can’t find the rake or other long-handled tool I had just set down. This happens even when I consciously place it where I think I’ll find it. It occurred to me that, just as a lack of … Continue reading >With Spring Comes Yardwork

Blog – Posted on December 6, 2017

On finding help with this business

I have quickly come to realize that the range of possible market avenues that I could explore far exceeds my time to do so. Plus, I’ve learned that this whole marketing and sales thing can be learned, but doing it on the job is a slow and painful process. … Continue reading >On finding help with this business

Blog – Posted on November 21, 2017November 9, 2017

On Being Selected for the BizPitch Competition

Towards the beginning of the 2016, I was informed of an upcoming event called BizPitch. It is put on by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in this area, a very helpful organization. If you were selected, you could present your small business idea or actual start-up to a small … Continue reading >On Being Selected for the BizPitch Competition