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Category Archives: Deafness
Riding the LRT and finding my Disney princess
Last Saturday we decided to take part in the Grand opening of the Ottawa LRT and take a ride to the Rideau Centre for some shopping and adventures. My grandson Gabriel who is an avid train enthusiast absolutely loved it! … Continue reading
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Tagged byward market, deaf princess, deafgirl, disney, Gabrielle, jeff leiper, kitchissippi ward, LRT, o-train, ottawalrt
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Another senior….Great dane to love
Last night Birch Haven Rescue did their home visit with Miss Daffodil. I am happy to say that my home met all their requirements and she is staying! Daffodil is six years old and an absolutely gentle girl! She is … Continue reading
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Rest in Peace my lovely George
My sweet George has passed away. I first introduced you to George in a post I did last year when my blog turned 5. When I rescued him on Canada day in 2016 from Danes in Distress I knew that … Continue reading
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Depression and Hearing Loss
It’s Bell Let’s Talk Day! It’s okay to not be okay! If you or someone you know needs help, reach out! #BellLetsTalk #endthestigma It was first discovered I had significant hearing loss after my Leadership course in 1990 (Now called DLP … Continue reading
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Tagged audiogram, clinic, Deafness, ENT, hearing loss
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My blog turns 5 today!
5 years ago I launched my blog. My original thoughts behind this blog would be to help people understand my deafness and perhaps, a little deafness education. (see #5) As I was reflecting this morning on what to write, I … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Deafness, Dog Guide, Everyday Life, Family
Tagged 5 year anniversary, adventures, cycling, Deafness, Dogguides, duvine, duvine style, hard of hearing, lions foundation canada
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Walker – Reflections on death
It has been one year since you crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and not a day goes by that I don’t think of you. It was difficult during the first little while. I kept seeing you everywhere, almost like your … Continue reading
Posted in Deafness, Dog Guide, Everyday Life, Family
Tagged death, Dog Guide, Hearing Ear Dog, rainbow bridge, talking about death
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Hearing aid woes
My right Oticon hearing aid stopped working yesterday…all of a sudden I could hear…tock, tock, tock in my ear. I knew that didn’t sound right, so I took it out and did my best to trouble-shooting the issue…I blew in … Continue reading
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Tagged Davidson's Hearing Aid Centres, deaf girl, deafened, Encouraging, Hearing aid repair, Oticon, Overcome, SpeakUp
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World Hello Day
Today is the 45th annual World Hello day! Anyone can participate in World Hello Day simply by greeting ten people. This demonstrates the importance of personal communication for preserving peace! You can view letters from people ALL over the World, participating … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Deafness, Everyday Life
Tagged asl, bonjour, ciao, deafgirl, hello, world hello day
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Goodbye buddy!
Walker 20 March 2002 – 27 October 2017 Today I said good-bye to my very best buddy. Walker and I have been together since September 27, 2003. For those who don’t know, Walker was my Hearing Ear dog (retired) from … Continue reading
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A little Kindness…goes a long way!
My friend Marcey posted this picture on Facebook the other day and it made me think about how a simple gesture can make a difference in someone’s day . That same day I was talking on the phone with a colleague … Continue reading
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