Turbulence: conflict; confusion; as in “a time of personal conflict and confusion” It started with an 11-year-old kid cooped up in bed with what was assumed to be the flue, enjoying some TV, then a loving parent checking in to make sure their son was okay. This was followed by a parent’s worst nightmare as […]
Treat Yourself Tuesday Go out and treat yourself to something challenging. When you accomplish something you never thought possible you feel limitless! #tyt #NoExcuses #TeamDrew #blind #blindguy #blindathlete #motivate #inspire #swimbikerun #challengeyourself #sweat #limitless #Triathlon
“Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together” (Bren Brown) Hello Friends, What have you done or experienced this week that made you say or think “extraordinary”? We live in a world full of incredible “extra ordinaries” that happen every day. The problem is that you rarely hear about most […]
Hello Friends, The small things in life that might not seem to be much on the surface, can often be the most significant. In these first two months of 2018, I can point to some good examples in my own life – running and swimming with a new friend, laughing at and with my sister, […]
“Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present.” Bill Keane My friends, this week I would like to share a story I recently heard during a sermon at church. It truly reminded me how grateful I am to be alive, to live where I do, and […]
“If you can go, go, if you can’t don’t!”– Shirley Duffield “If you can go, go, if you can’t don’t” This is a well know quote within our family that was originally uttered by my grandma one family game night. A favorite card game we enjoyed was called “Kings in the Corner”. On this particular […]
“Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.” (Dale Carnegie) Friends, what gifts or talents do you possess that set you apart from other people? Are you an amazing cook, or perhaps possess the ability to make anyone laugh until their belly aches? We all have unique gifts and talents but […]
Happy Wednesday Everyone. Over the past several months I have been fascinated by much of the research I’ve come across on the subject of gratitude and its effect on the brain. The amount of actual science linking gratitude to joy and happiness, not to mention better overall brain function and stability, is astounding. I am […]
This Friday (1-26-18) for my episode of A Day in The Life of a Blind Guy, I will be broadcasting from Red Mountain, British Columbia (assuming we can get a good enough connection). It will be my first time on snow skis in several years, and I am both excited and a little bit nervous. […]
Hello Friends, This week’s FB Live episode of “A Day in the Life of a Blind Guy” will be filmed on Saturday at 1:00 rather than Friday. In this episode I will be showing you the ins and outs of the long white cane that blind individuals typically use to get around independently. What does […]
