-
How I see it … finding the best, replacing them and realising you are promoting a societal stereotype
When some of my acquaintances lose a pair of sunglasses, I hear the phrase, “I will just buy another cheap pair…”. I wish it was that easy and didn’t involve navigating a stereotype. Over a week ago, I misplaced (likely on the bus) my sunglasses. I did the usual things like phone the bus company…
-
How I see it … societal assumptions
I hope others learn from the stories and reflections I share on this page. With this in mind, I would like to share a story from last week to illustrate how societal assumptions affect individuals and influence others. This started with a bus journey. On the way home from work, Guide Dog Sienna and I…
-
The adventures of Guide Dog Sienna …. Responding to your Guide
Most of my posts are sharing the difference working with a Guide Dog has made for me. Hands down, it has been amazing, positive and dare I say life-changing. However, I wanted to express that there can be less than optimal times too. When we work as a team, there is cohesiveness. We both read…