My Stories
2018 Recap: Top Ten Words to Describe My Year
It’s the end of 2018. Time to reflect on my year to see what worked and what did not. This year I launched my podcast and blog. What a whirlwind of effort, enthusiasm and every emotion you can name. To recap, I’ve chosen my Top 10 Words to describe my year of...
Catskill Animal Sanctuary: My 2018 Vacation
I'm here on vacation at Catskill animal sanctuary. I'm down here. I walked down from the Homestead Bed and Breakfast, which the sanctuary owns and I walked down the drive. And now I'm taking photos and recording sounds of the sanctuary. But this is a remarkable...
Morning Kisses at the Barn
They took my breath away. I literally gasped out loud. My response surprised me.Yes, that cold December morning, I awoke in the recreation hall of the Rooterville Animal Sanctuary.It had been a lovely 2-night visit, and this was my last morning sleeping in...
I am @LoopAdvocate
Hearing Loops: Assistive Listening Technology "Oh, my goodness!" I said out loud. The sound startled me. And then I smiled. I had just experienced an induction hearing loop for the first time. Wow! This was an emotional moment, as most of my life I’ve struggled to...
Compassion is Making a Comeback!
Some of the most extraordinary folks I know are advocates. Their dedication, compassion, and wisdom inspire the world. Thank you, Kind Hearts. We see you. Please continue your quest to bring peace and love to the world. With much love and respect, Dee ...
Unexpected Superpowers
My superpowers began to develop in kindergarten. These superpowers may not be sanctioned or verified by any authority, but I assure you -- to me, they were and still are my superpowers. Why? Because at the age of 4-years-old, my genetic hearing loss began to...