Giving and Receiving Gratitude
My older two kids tried soccer for the first time this year. Coach Bob was an extremely patient guy who worked the large group [...]
The boy at Target
As I sit here working well past midnight, I can't stop thinking about the most random encounter at Target last Saturday that lasted all [...]
It’s Not Just About Knowing Signs
This article originally appeared at i711.com on June 29, 2006, and was updated on August 28, 2013. On the first day of my American [...]
Bad Business: Not a Deaf Thing
Yesterday, on Facebook, I was disheartened to see two posts by deaf people lumping deaf people into a negative category. The first post said, “Supporting [...]
Deaf-Owned Businesses: Graciously Handmade for You by Anita Kroll
First things first: I cannot sew. My eighth-grade sewing teacher slapped my hand in frustration as she tried to show me how to move [...]
Deaf-Owned Businesses: Heidi’s Bead Jewelry
I ripped open the packet excitedly. I'd wanted to buy Heidi Branch's amazing, handmade jewelry for quite some time, but every piece I liked was [...]
Make it easy to remember the water: 10 tips for presenters
I’ve written two articles for workshop coordinators and organizers, and I thought it only fair to have tips for presenters. The below is a collection [...]
I still need some water, please.
Back in 2007, I suggested 10 tips for those who organize workshops and conferences, specifically in regards to working with presenters. Six years and [...]
Some water with that, please?
This article originally appeared at i711.com in October 2007, and was updated April 5, 2013. Click here to see the second part of this [...]
Better Does Not Always Lead to Best
Better opportunities is a phrase I see thrown around casually, sometimes defiantly. It often comes from parents of deaf children who reject certain educational [...]