by julie | Sep 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
That’s what I thought the first Christmas we spent together in 2005! “Where’s Ron?” I asked myself. He kept disappearing. Putting it down to having ants in his pants, I carried on through the silly season and at last Christmas arrived! “here’s your present” he said...
by julie | Aug 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Good morning blind wisdom seekers. Thank you for joining me for another glimpse into the world of the blind. In searching for inspiration for today’s entry I came across an article entitled Why we fear the blind written ByROSEMARY MAHONEY in which Rosemary explores...
by julie | Aug 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
Dear Spark We moved house last December, and as a consequence, the free 018 directory assistance so kindly offered to me by your business on the grounds of being unable to read print was no longer available on my new land line. After making enquiries by phone...
by julie | Aug 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
I decided that since I couldn’t read books to my own children then I would make it my goal to be able to read to my future grandchildren. Although I didn’t go blind until my boys were three and one years old, I had partial sight that prevented me from reading aloud to...
by julie | Aug 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
Dear OPSM, Thank you for your text alerting me to my eye appointment tomorrow at 2 pm. As I indicated to your receptionist when she called twice using a wrong number on Friday, my need for your services is much reduced. There was a time, a long time ago, when I would...
by julie | Jul 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’m always telling people now is a great time to be blind but they don’t always believe me! If you’re one of those…… Read on….. Louis Braille in 1841 said “Access to information, is access to knowledge” which is why he had gone on to invent his literacy code for the...
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