Hey folks!   2400 × 2400 What is "Quarter past four"? Is it: 4:25 or 4:15? Let me tell you, this question was posed to me at the ripe age of 11, I believe.  And I failed! Back in the mid to late 70's, us kids would walk to school, even kids as young as 5, without … Continue reading Quarter past Four

Hey folks! How do you get in your car? You probably open the door, then swing your leg in, plop your butt down on the seat, then swing the other leg in.  You might even close the door... Simple!  Right! For those with low vision, blind, partially sighted, Deaf-Blind, how do they get in a … Continue reading How do you get in your car?

Hello folks, I am very behind on the Daily Blogs! And also my stories!  Sheesh! I told my wife that when school starts, I would focus energy daily on my stories!  That was 5 weeks ago!  Yikes! Prelude to more productive blogging with the next blog!  

Hey folks! In late August I needed to get a Criminal Record Check (CRC).  I had applied to be a volunteer.  Part of the requirements of volunteering is a clean criminal record! I don't have any arrests, charges or even a parking ticket!  Phew! Yet, I had a bit of a hurdle in getting the … Continue reading The Situation at the Police Station

Here is an interesting article!  Link is, again, below! 11 Ways You Treat Adults With Disabilities Like Children Without Even Knowing It An adult with a disability is still an adult Johnathan Cilia Adults with disabilities in general, and those with developmental disabilities in particular, are often treated like children, or in similar undignified terms. … Continue reading 11 ways

Hey friends! What is your Superpower?  Something that you are very skilled at... Are you a grade 10 science teacher? Are you a woman? Are you a cross-country truck driver? Can you turn heaps of used and old household utensils into art?  Are you a Dad? How about a nurse? Or even a lowly, underpaid, … Continue reading What’s your superpower?

Hello folks! Yesterday, I made Jello.  Such an easy task yes?  You've all made it!  Simplicity!  Dissolve jello powder into boiling water, pour into containers, chill for 3 hours, enjoy!  This could be the simplest thing to make.  I made two different kinds: Raspberry and Cherry!  Really cool! However, I want to showcase the situation … Continue reading The Jello Incident