Loving HP Lovecraft

In my time, I’ve read lots of books in lots of genres and styles. But one I haven’t read much of is horror. I’ve been intrigued by it for ages, after having read and loved Edgar Allan Poe. And yes, I know he’s not strictly horror, more fantastical or supernatural than anything, but if you’re… Continue reading Loving HP Lovecraft

Pagan Pathways

Over the past year or so, I’ve slowly become more pagan, following Norse traditions into pathways of peace. For me, paganism has many similarities with meditation, and I often combine the two. Because Norse paganism is about revering and respecting nature, worshipping water, or finding a sacred grove where you can sit and meditate, breathe… Continue reading Pagan Pathways

Changes

I always struggle with change. Perhaps because my sight changes and never brings anything good, the prospect of change makes me nervous, worrying it will turn out bad or wrong. Recently, I had to buy a new pair of headphones, as the sound from my usual pair had gone. But the company didn’t make that… Continue reading Changes

Happy Things

Today is the International day of happiness. So instead of talking about sight loss or insomnia, today I will talk about the things that make me happy. 1. Writing. Writing always makes me happy, and improves my mental health with every word. I’m never filled with more joy and delight and wonder as when my… Continue reading Happy Things

A New Way to Play

I’ve been playing my clarinet for a long time. Its something I love, and always will. But in the past few years, I’ve begun losing my sight. And it makes reading sheet music a challenge, that only gets worse. For my eyes can’t make out details, and minims in particular are a nightmare, too thin… Continue reading A New Way to Play

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My Cane Journey

Recently, I bought a new long cane. And its been transforming my life. And I love it. And I wish I’d done it sooner. I struggle with night blindness. Its something that has got worse over the last couple of years. Essentially, the world vanishes in front of me at night, becoming a blurry misted… Continue reading My Cane Journey