disability
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Kindness
What’s the first impression you want to give people? The first impression I want to give people is my kindness. I’m honest, I don’t lie, I respect everyone. I try to help and support everyone I meet. I understand pain, grief, discrimination. I’ve experienced them all. I hope that the love I have for God… Read more
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A Rock
What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found (and kept)? In 1999, I had the opportunity to take part in one of the programs of Outward Bound. During our 7 day trip was included 22 hours alone on a small island. One thing we were instructed to do was to find something that had meaning to… Read more
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Unconditional love
What is good about having a pet? Dogs have always been a part of my life. We had our family dog, Lucky, for 13 years from the time I was 3 until I was 16 years old. As an adult, I’ve had three service dogs. All standard poodles. My boys were always by my side… Read more
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My library
Name the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased (not your home or car). The most expensive thing I’ve ever purchased is definitely my library. I’ve always had a large physical library which I’ve sold some books from the purchase others. I also have a large – 20,000+ digital library. 99% of my library are… Read more
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History
What was your favorite subject in school? My favourite subject in school was history. I’ve read history books forever and ironically even now, history is one of my favourite subjects. I’m an academic. I love to study. Studying history has helped me in so many ways. I understand the world better. It has helped to… Read more
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Still a Work in Progress
How do you manage screen time for yourself? I work from home and the majority of my time is spent in front of my computer doing research and writing. My computer goes on around noon, after my PSW has left. I take 20 minute breaks every hour. I take time to go for walks with… Read more
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I’ll be here
What will your life be like in three years? If it’s God’s will, I’ll still be here to: Read more
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I will succeed
“Are you stupid?” uttered to me the first day of kindergarten has stayed with me for 45 years and will continue to stay with me my entire life. I decided that day that I would show people I wasn’t stupid because I’m Deaf. It has, most likely contributed to me becoming an overachiever but aside… Read more
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The last live performance I saw
In September 2018, I was blessed to go to Joan Baez’s farewell concert. I’ve always admired Joan Baez. Not only her music but particularly her hands on involvement with civil rights. To see Joan Baez in concert was a dream come true. There was a lot of planning that went into attending the concert due… Read more
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Everyone Is Equal
What’s something you believe everyone should know. Everyone should know that there is everyone is equal. Everyone should be accepting of others: Disabled people Non-disabled people Those who follow a different religion or spiritual beliefs Those who have a different skin colour than them Those who are of another ethnicity Those who are LGBTQ If… Read more
