A Different Way of Seeing. Helping You Make Sense of the Overwhelm
I think I’m the happiest guide dog in the world right now… I might even be the happiest dog in the whole wide world. Even though I know there are lots and lots of happy dogs out there. The reason I’m so ecstatic is that mom and dad have both got over their fear of …
Over the past month or so, it feels like every time I hop onto social media or download my e-mail, I’m overwhelmed by the most amazing offers, urging me to sign up for an online event (now discounted), a webinar (also discounted), or an online course (ditto). And I’ll admit I’ve been sorely tempted to …
One of the things I love most about being an author is the amazing sense of community I discovered in the writing and publishing worlds. I’m constantly amazed at the generosity of authors and writing coaches who are willing to share their platforms to showcase others in the industry. Many of those I’ve met in …
The past few weeks have been very strange for me and my doggy sisters. We’re all feeling a little uncertain and confused. For one thing, mom and dad are around all the time. In many ways, that’s a good thing. Because they’re our people and we love having them with us at home. Especially since …
In my archives I have a stack of files with fragments of stories, poems and songs. No-one else has had the chance of digging through those fragments, but I decided to share one with you today. It’s the opening paragraphs of a fiction story. And, interestingly, it’s the only one that has a basic plot …
 How many books can YOU think of with a disabled character? I’d love for you to drop me a message or a comment listing the characters and books you know of. I think it would be an interesting exercise for us all. You see, if it’s true that art mirrors reality, then for every …
XXXXX Date: 24 March 2020 Category: Disability Awareness, Audio, Title: Tags: **Craig, not sure if the podcast link will provide us with an image; please let me know Alt text: You’re walking down a road and see a person with a guide dog or a white cane approaching you. Do you offer to assist them? …
Last week I told you about the Love Your Guide Dog event that Fiji and I attended in Fish Hoek, Cape Town. I promised to tell you a little more about the fun evening we had. I knew it was going to be a great evening when we arrived to be met by several other …
Pride comes before a fall. Or so the saying goes. And, of course, sometimes it’s all too true. Even when not taken literally – after all, I didn’t actually fall. Let’s go back a bit and I’ll explain. Fiji and I were attending the Love Your Guide Dog event in Fish Hoek. Love Your Guide …
I love visiting countries where English isn’t the primary language spoken – language is so much a part of a culture and a national identity. But, as someone who speaks only a smattering of other languages, communicating in these countries can sometimes pose a bit of a problem. I usually find that people in the …