The Girl with the Red Backpack had gone on an unexpected and extended hiatus since August 2021. It had not been my intention, but it was a much needed one. Originally, I started this blog to share travel tips and locations with photos and stories--a diary with some photojournalistic work here and there. But when… Continue reading Author’s Note
Category: Coffee Talk
Author Musings
Hey there! A HUGE thank you to all of you that read and follow my blog. I appreciate every like, thumbs up, comments and word of encouragement that each of you send my way through this lovely medium. As you all know, this blog primarily is all about the book reviews--I am an avid reader--and… Continue reading Author Musings
Happy New Year, 2021!
Wishing y'all Health, Happiness, and Prosperity in 2021! I know that 2020 was a tough year for everyone, me included, but it was also a year that was much needed. You see, at the beginning of 2020, I decided that I wanted FREEDOM. My idea of freedom was a bit different than what in reality… Continue reading Happy New Year, 2021!
Thank You, 2020!
Dear Readers, I just wanted to take this moment, as 2020 is coming to an end, to say THANK YOU to all of you. I know it's been a tough year, with lockdowns, the pandemic, and lots of stress, but yet, you've all found a moment in your day to join in and read the… Continue reading Thank You, 2020!
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
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?
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
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
2019 Reflections
Reflecting on 2019 and the past decade.
Sound-Dependent Lifestyle
What does it mean to lead a sound dependent lifestyle when you’re hard-of-hearing?
The Girl with The Red Backpack 