Seasons Are Changing… (that will never change) By Jeffrey Thompson

Winter in Minnesota has become a routine of sorts and for years I was proud to weather the frigid blasts of snow, ice, sleet, and hibernation. As Geppetto was to Pinocchio, I am to my wood projects, and over the last few years I have become passionate about creating one of a kind pieces. My[geographic location has begun to take a turn on my perspectives and as the cold winds begin to blow I can only think of down south as the place to go....

Tips to bring out the most of VoiceOver on your iPhone By Jeffrey Thompson

Since the rapid updating of the IOS software from Apple changes to the accessible program called VoiceOver, functionality has improved and become more compatible to unique individual users. Most Blind people using VoiceOver can access the iPhone right out of the box by triple clicking the “Home” button which by default activates the VoiceOver program. With a few trials and errors, one can begin navigating and using the iPhone and it’s...

If You Could Give Your Eyes… By Jeffrey Thompson

If You Could Give Your Eyes... By Jeffrey Thompson @JThompson6835 If you could give your eyes... to those who won't see, and open their eyes, what a wonder it would be... for all to see... as you see. . Lonely is the vision... around those who won’t see. P.S. Nothing to do with Blindness? :) Then try applying for a job or walk the life seeing the needs of others. Some walk without seeing...and that has nothing to do with Blindness. Reach out...

Using Siri dictation to create a blog post By Jeffrey Thompson

@JThompson6835 I am using Siri on my iPhone five to write this post. It is interesting to use dictation with the expectation that it has the ability to do what you expected to do. However, sometimes it takes more time to correct what you have dictated. It is nearly impossible to know when why or where Siri will screw up. And, sometimes it dictates perfectly . But the thought of doing a post with Dictation is more of a curious factor for myself...

Good Training and Drive and the Super Blind Guy By Jeffrey Thompson

Good Training and Drive and the Super Blind Guy By Jeffrey Thompson @JThompson6835 I am not dependent upon anyone for my existence. I do have friends and family that assist me in particular activities when needed. Like, reading the label on the aquarium to let me know what kind of fish is the red one. Actually, the sales person could do that but never the less I find ways to carry on without a dependency upon others to make my world function. Am...

Welcome to a moment Once Upon a Saw…

I’m staining wood today. Country Oak is what they decided to call this stain. I believe it just darkens the contrast and makes it appear to be aged a bit. Maybe I should have used some of this when I was trying to pass as 21? Hmmm. Now I just wait till the gassing out of the fumes takes place. Probably a day and I can rub the heck out of it and do it again. Sunday I’ll put a China native organic product called Tung Oil, (That’s T U N G for...

So Long My Summer…So Long My Friend

So long my summer, so long my friend. I’m stuck in a fall and coming to an end So long my summer, so long my friend. Until we meet again. You’ve gone left me longing in night Colder in morn and bitter all right. Seems already a season ago When October warned me the temps not right So long my summer, so long my friend. I’m stuck in a fall and coming to an end. So long my summer, so long my friend. Should have listened in October about the...

To all those parents of special needs children, “You are so amazing!”

To all those parents of special needs children, “You are so amazing!” This last year I have volunteered as a bowling coach for the Special Olympics of Minnesota. With the encouragement of a fellow bus rider/neighbor, actually, the persistence of this man, I began the process of getting certified and coaching 5 young adults. I was quite apprehensive of what I was about to commit to and to tell you the truth, I loved it. When asked by one of...

Breaking Through a Blind Moment

It is interesting how I go about my day traveling the public transit, riding in my car, and being in the public eye puts me in awkward situations. Can’t be sure how awkward the moments are and actually the moments are not mine…the awkward moments are the publics. Getting onto an elevator and hearing footsteps stop short of that person getting on. Dead silence as I pass with an abrupt mid-sentence left hanging until I move on along my...