Moving Beyond “Either/Or”: The Saving Grace of “And”
Why is there so much polarization in today’s world? That’s a tall question, and I’ve offered at least one stab…
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Read My Ultimatum … Or Else!
Sixth grade was … Well, it was the year I wish I could have done differently. My friend and I…
Emotional Abuse From a Man’s Perspective
Why Do People Stay in Abusive Relationships? It’s a logical question for someone who has never experienced physical or emotional…
Colin Powell’s 13 Rules of Leadership
As we honor the life of Colin Powell, it’s worth pausing to acknowledge the 13 rules for leadership he lived…
5 Reasons You Should Not Get a Guide Dog
If you’re blind, you obviously read Braille. Your hearing must naturally be superior to your sighted peers, and of course…
The Right Turn You’ve Never Taken
What if one day you decided to make a right instead of a left, and in doing so, you completely…
How to Sell Yourself Outside of the Elevator Pitch
I hate elevator pitches. Don’t get me wrong. I understand the why behind an elevator pitch. Everyone should be able…
Diversity in the Workplace Fails People with Disabilities
Why do conversations about diversity generally include every minority except people with disabilities? I originally wrote the article below in…
The Facts About Blindness You Always Wanted to Know
What have you always wanted to know about blind people but was always too afraid to ask? My thoughts are…
Keep Your Kindness to Yourself If You Plan to Charge Me Later
Have you ever had someone do something nice for you? Very likely, but, how many times did they later hold…
Preparing Blind People for the Rest of Reality
There’s never been a better time to be blind, or so I’ve heard. And I have to ask: How low…
Life Lessons You Can Learn From Chess
You do not have to be a chess player to appreciate today’s advice. As you gathered from the analysis I…
Please Read This Before You Get Married
Sometimes I wish people would have taken the time to express their reservations about my relationship before I got married.…
5 Ways to Kill Your Relationship
Infidelity, financial incompatibility, and growing apart are common reasons for why relationships end. But there are a few other behaviors…
The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Get Ahead in Life
You do not have to pick sides in the polarized environment the world has created. If it is enough for…