Shades And A Hat
I feel the eyes beading down on me. It’s like being hounded by the paparazzi. Yet I don’t consider myself a famous person or celebrity. At least not in the sense of having a gaggle of paparazzi following me around everywhere. But sometimes it feels like that. Having a physical disability, or any major noticeable difference, you get noticed. People will stare or act differently. A mom will stand in shock and shame if their child loudly questions, “Why does that guy look so... Posted by
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Mar 5th, 2010
It was January and I was flipping through channels and found the Winter X Games. What made me pause is something I didn’t expect in such an extreme sporting event. It was Mono Skier Cross. What’s most eye catching about this, is that most networks, at least in the U.S. steer clear of sporting events involving people with disabilities.
The race debuted at the Winter X Games in 2005 and became a...
Kevin Michael Connolly...
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Mar 4th, 2010
Full-service stations used to be the mainstay for automobile drivers. You could pull right in and have your gas pumped, windows washed and your oil checked. People dressed in their Sunday best enjoyed the convenience of someone else pumping their gas.
Self-service came along and offered drivers a chance to save some money. Pump it yourself and the extra money stays in your pocket. Self-service caught on...
Fill ‘Er Up, Full Se...
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Feb 28th, 2010
Traveling with a disability whether it is a cane, walker or wheelchair, you do lose a certain amount of spontaneity. You don’t have the ability to just get up and go, literally. So to make the trip enjoyable for yourself and those that you are traveling with, organization is the key, humor and good moods are the necessity.
Before you Leave, make a list and start planing at least three months ahead of...
Traveling Not Disabled By ...
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Feb 24th, 2010
Priorities...
I’m all for keeping a positive attitude and going for what you want. Having said that, I also believe someone’s talent or desires should be put to good use. Two points to consider. 1. A grass roots group, or a media team, are spending a lot of effort in trying to get Betty White on Saturday Night Live (SNL) to host it. In her 88 years, she has yet to host it, although she’s older than the... Posted by
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Feb 24th, 2010
Website Tools And Chat...
With the meltdown of my site over the last week and a half, I’ve been able to restore it. And because I had time on my hands (dangerous I know) I: Rearranged the main page Put a tool bar on the bottom – now you can find the latest tweets there instead of on the page and a link to my Facebook Fan Page Put the News link on the toolbar Now you can chat via Meebo with me. It will even send me your... Posted by
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Feb 24th, 2010
Site Errors...
Hi all, Recently I had moved my blog and somehow when you clicked on any link it just gave you an error message. This has been fixed. If you find any missing links, let me know via the contact us page or if unable to, contact via twitter. Thank you. Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble... Posted by
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Feb 23rd, 2010
OK, I’ve heard of speed bumps to slow down speeding cars. But speed bumps on a sidewalk?
- Hope a baby in a stroller isn’t drinking from their baby bottle while going over these.
- Or hope a person in a wheelchair has a seat belt on, so they don’t get ejected.
- Or that the paperboy has a firm grip on his bike and paper sack so the news doesn’t go flying.
These bumps actually...
Speed Bumps Bring Importan...
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Feb 22nd, 2010
Audio version of this blog: I Can Not Read, Sam I Am
March 2, is Dr. Seuss’ birthday, yet 14% of the population could not even read this sentence. 774 million people worldwide can not read or write. Only 12% of legally blind children in the United States can read braille. This is down amazingly from 50% who could read braille in the 1960’s. On a positive note, 90% of jobholders who are blind,...
I Can Not Read, Sam I Am...
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Feb 17th, 2010
Self-Esteem Top 5...
We’ve talked about a glass of water, appearance, and emotions. Here is my top five list of ways to keep yourself and others on a positive high of self-esteem, while keeping it realistic. Remember, anything you do, including those you do for others, has an impact on your self-esteem. You choose the direction with every action or lack of action you take. And sometimes the lack of doing something... Popular Articles
