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Happy New Years!

Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Years! May this year bring more adventures--whether they be in-between the pages of a book or on the road to the most unique places--and all of the things that bring you joy and happiness. May you stay healthy and continue to do whatever it is that tickles your… Continue reading Happy New Years!

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Why Being Present is More Important than Ever

With most of the world going on lockdown in March, many of us, myself included, have been home for the last several months, only leaving when absolutely necessary. Once upon a time, Pre-COVID, I would have gone to work from 9-5, catching the PATH at 8 am, and once a month I would go to… Continue reading Why Being Present is More Important than Ever

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What is working as a HoH individual in Corporate America like?

Corporate America. For some it is the big bad wolf, while for others it's the greatest thing ever. It evokes a range of emotions that continuously oscillate between joy and frustration, exhaustion even. As with many other jobs, Corporate America has its good and its bad, but the thing is it is so varied, with… Continue reading What is working as a HoH individual in Corporate America like?

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Disabled versus Differently-Abled

In recent days, I've seen this debate come up about why we still use the term "disabled" and that it should be "differently-abled" to be more inclusive of everyone who has different levels of ability. This has shown up not just online but also at work and with friends, and quite frankly, I've had just… Continue reading Disabled versus Differently-Abled

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COVID-19 brings challenges for Hard of Hearing Individuals

As you can see, I have avoided any mention of COVID-19 here in the last several months since the situation has begun developing. Based on the things that I was seeing, people were overwhelmed with all the misinformation, fear, frustration, and anger. It was too chaotic, too uncertain a time to have a conversation about… Continue reading COVID-19 brings challenges for Hard of Hearing Individuals