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
Tag: Accessibility
The Jazz Course
I’ve been playing the clarinet for a long time. And during that time, I’ve played a lot of music. I have a few favourite genres I like playing. Movie soundtracks, or pop songs are always fun. Or a good musical, when those appear at wind band. Classical is a mixed bag – some I love,… Continue reading The Jazz Course
A New Way to Read Poetry
I do love a good poem. And I often write them. But I also like reading them. But many poems are published in print, with small fonts I struggle over. Some are made into Kindle versions, but not many. But I still like to read poetry. Occasionally, I have found Audible versions of poems, perhaps… Continue reading A New Way to Read Poetry
Accessible Physio
With healthcare, you’re never sure if their services will be accessible. They’re supposed to be. But sometimes, they’re not. And some places, like Moorfields, are getting better. I’ve been having issues with my left knee for a few years. It clicks, and crunches, and makes odd noises. It can be stiff, and painful, and even… Continue reading Accessible Physio
An Accessible Weekend
I have a writing group I’m part of called Writers HQ. Most of it is based online, with forums and Zoom retreats and weekly challenges. But occasionally, they do in person events too. Recently, they did a Weekender, in Brighton. Brighton isn’t too far from where I live, and wasn’t too expensive, with a recent… Continue reading An Accessible Weekend
Sweetest Dreams
Lately, I’ve been trying a sleepy tea, and its been helping. I was a bit sceptical, at first. I’ve tried them before, and they haven’t done much for me. Or I’ve found them to not taste very nice. Or the chamomile is too strong, and ruins it. But the other weekend, I was in a… Continue reading Sweetest Dreams
Loving Amsterdam
I’ve been wanting to go to Amsterdam for a while. Perhaps its the Scandinavian and Norse in me, that has been called to it. My boyfriend has family from the Netherlands, so after he finally got a new passport, we booked a trip there. And I loved it. It was a wonderful time, and I… Continue reading Loving Amsterdam
The Stonehenge Adventure
Last Friday, I went to Stonehenge. Its something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. I love mythology, and always thought the stones seemed magical and mystical. I knew I was going to be nearby in Bristol for the Flash Fiction Festival, so I booked a ticket a few months back. And I was… Continue reading The Stonehenge Adventure
The Flash Fiction Festival
At the weekend, I went to the Flash Fiction Festival, in Bristol. And it was amazing. I knew it was going to be. I’d been excited about it for months. I’d booked everything in advance, and even found a nice little Airbnb as all the accommodation had gone. But I didn’t mind. It was going… Continue reading The Flash Fiction Festival
Loving Tiger
I struggle with shopping. I find it a bit of a struggle mentally, with new environments and sounds and smells. I struggle seeing items and finding sizes, and also navigating around stores is a challenge sometimes, with narrow spaces and bright lights. Which is why I love flying tiger. I find their store really calming… Continue reading Loving Tiger