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One hundred years ago commercial radio exploded in large cities and surrounding towns. In Detroit othe station WJR started broadcasting in May of 1922. My Grandfather wired and hooked up speakers to bring the miracle of radio to his small town. Friends and neighbors came to witness.Whether this new radio would work in their smallContinue reading “June 30 2020 Times will Never be the same”

Blind Wash Woman I am asked,”How do you know when to wash an item?” I have several ways to tell if an article of clothing needs washing. First , I will sniff the cloth. Items like towels and dish clothes may have a musty smell, likewise clothing or bedding that has not been used forContinue reading “June 25, 2020 The Blind Washwoman”

Grandpa Memories Cherry Pipe smoketall metal lace up bootin pain but never showing ithe delighted in the singing of his granddaughtersneaking her a mint Life Saver after a songHe always had a smile and story for me.Grandpa’s Barber Shop My Grandpa Al was a barber all his life. He was the eldest of 5 brothers.Continue reading “June 23 2020, Grandpa Al”

I was blessed with two grandpas as well as my Dad growing up. Grandpa Al was a tease and loved to recite and sing. He would pay me a dime to entertain the men in his barber shop. The custermers would make suggestions and clap after my rendition.This was my first taste of applause.Grandpa CliffContinue reading “Daddies are a girls best friend”

As many states are removing restrictions regarding hair salons, barbar shops and tattoo parlors. I find that I am also breaking out of my home to explore the world. I have the option to use a cane while walking with my husband. I find it hard to understand how in 7 weeks, my body hasContinue reading “June 16, 2020 Break Out”

I was asked what does a blind person put on their screen saver? I had to think about this. My latest one is a picture of my two year old niece wearing a poncho that I knitted for her.. I have pictures of my fiber art work and photos of my brother, Mike and myContinue reading “June 11, 2020 What does a blind person put on their screensaver?”

I have been thinking of food lately. So this blog will be about food and poetry.Poetry is to the soul ,what bread is to the body.I have always enjoyed apples and I am trying to eat healthy.Applesweet, tart, juicy red, yellow, green round globesSliced in half, revealing hiddenseed starsI treat myself to milk and cookies thatContinue reading “June 9,2020 Food for Thought”

Well, today I had PT and OT in one day. I was given wrist strengthening exercises, and finger movements. I showed the therapist that I wasn’t able to push the braille keys with equal pressure causing a poorly formed braille cell.The PT. noted that my confidence in my movement through my home is compromising dueContinue reading “June 4, 2020 Therapy”

Well I have been home for 10 days and I received a PT evaluation. No OT . Good thing I didn’t wait for bath instructions. A PT did call last week but his Indian accent and quiet voice would have made it difficult to follow directions. His solution”,”I will just show her” With a totallyContinue reading “June 2, 2020 Home therapy”

Healing gives you surplus time on your hands to pause, dream and remember. I find I think of being able to see . Especially, when I find I have maneuvered my walker into the living room for the third time . I sigh and think about my childhood .I had two old apple trees leftContinue reading “May 28 A Time To Remember”