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A Quick Update
It's been a while since I uploaded, but I've been doing a lot! Check out my other social media and featured videos below, and stay tuned for more videos. Leave a comment if you want to hear about anything specific I mention here.
Bold Blind Beauty Feature: czcams.com/video/OJjDnRc6BTM/video.html
Microsoft Surface Home Office: czcams.com/video/BaWp-72DMJY/video.html
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Audio Description Training Retreats: adtrainingretreats.com/
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Meet My Assistants: Jeremy
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Meet Jeremy, my Liquid Level Indicator. He helps me not burn myself on hot liquids! Assistive technology devices like this help me do things safely and independently. What other tasks do people assume blind people can't do? Follow me on twitter: inspirationcast Help The Seeing Eye here: www.seeingeye.org/you-can-help/ I am not being paid for these videos or endorsing any products.
Guide Dog Air Travel 2021
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In April 2021, I flew across the US with my Guide Dog. We learned first hand how the recent changes in the rules for service animals on air travel are implemented. In this video I explain rights of service animal handlers, the ADA, and new steps to be aware of with the new rules. I share how I navigate air travel as a blind person and how it's different now with the regulations and with COVID. ...
Blind Woman reacts to Inspiration P*rn
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Colleen and Cheryl react to social media posts featuring popular inspiration p*rn about those with disabilities. Having a disability is not a bad thing, and people live with them every day. Individuals are not inherently inspirational just for getting up in the morning. Can people with blindness do amazing things? Sure. But walking sometimes isn’t one of them. Enjoy! Why is Inspiration p*rn har...
Public Transit Stories: Tea Time Chat with Colleen
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As a blind person, I've used public transit a lot, and I've had a lot of... strange... interactions. Join me for another Tea Time Chat while I share a few stories about how NOT to treat blind people. Warning for some offensive situations, because that's life. Share your stories in the comments! Follow me on twitter: inspirationcast Catch up on my journey: czcams.com/play/PLztMSAFNrr...
Doggie Bath Time: Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog
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Joplin doesn't usually mind baths, but she sure is cute. This is how I give my guide dog a bath. Watch to the end for some fun zoomies! Follow me on twitter: inspirationcast Catch up on my journey: czcams.com/play/PLztMSAFNrrhpeDC2iUk1MuzftTySk2Xk-.html Help The Seeing Eye here: www.seeingeye.org/you-can-help/ I am not being paid for these videos or endorsing any products.
Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog: "Safer at Home" with a Service Dog, Part 2
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We are still under "Safer at Home" orders and today I share some more of my tips on how I keep my Seeing Eye dog, Joplin, entertained and engaged. Part one: czcams.com/video/uc249887mcM/video.html Follow me on twitter: inspirationcast Catch up on my journey: czcams.com/play/PLztMSAFNrrhpeDC2iUk1MuzftTySk2Xk-.html Help The Seeing Eye here: www.seeingeye.org/you-can-help/ I am not bei...
Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog: "Safer at Home" with a Service Dog, Part 1
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We have been under "Safer at Home" orders for over 2 months now. This means that Joplin and I aren't adventuring as much as we are used to. I wanted to share some of the fun things I've been doing to keep Joplin engaged and interested. This is part 1 of 2. Please like, subscribe, and comment if you want more videos like this. A link to the toy shown in the video (this is not an affiliate link a...
Blind Inspirationcast Tea Time Chat: Life Update
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It's been a while. Here's an update about what I've been up to the past few years, with several Joplin stories. AD Training Retreats: www.adtrainingretreats.com/ My Podcast about mental health: www.blindinspirationcast.com/episode-24-depression-speak-out/ Follow me on twitter: inspirationcast Catch up on my journey: czcams.com/play/PLztMSAFNrrhpeDC2iUk1MuzftTySk2Xk-.html Help The Se...
Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog: COVID Haircut
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Colleen and Joplin are back! In this video, we take advantage of the stay-at-home order during the Corona Virus outbreak to learn how to cut hair. Follow me on twitter: inspirationcast Catch up on my journey: czcams.com/play/PLztMSAFNrrhpeDC2iUk1MuzftTySk2Xk-.html Help The Seeing Eye here: www.seeingeye.org/you-can-help/ I am not being paid for these videos or endorsing any products.
Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 24: Train Travel
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Train travel with a service dog is a little different. Also let me know if you can help with captioning. More about the Amtrak App here: www.amtrak.com/planning-booking/tickets-reservations/mobile.html Follow me on twitter: inspirationcast Catch up on my journey: czcams.com/play/PLztMSAFNrrhpeDC2iUk1MuzftTySk2Xk-.html Help The Seeing Eye here: www.seeingeye.org/you-can-help/
Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 23: Spooky Halloween
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Spooky Halloween shenanigans! Carving pumpkins and dressing up as Jessica Rabbit! Follow me on twitter: inspirationcast Catch up on my journey: czcams.com/play/PLztMSAFNrrhpeDC2iUk1MuzftTySk2Xk-.html Help The Seeing Eye here: www.seeingeye.org/you-can-help/ I am not being paid for these videos or endorsing any products.
Being Sighted around Service Animals
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Cheryl and Mary join me again, this time to talk about how to act around service animals. Specifically, how to interact with someone who uses a guide dog. Comment with any additional questions you might have! Link to the OSC Training video: czcams.com/video/lDDUpoIgU0o/video.html Follow me on twitter: inspirationcast Catch up on my journey: czcams.com/play/PLztMSAFNrrhpeDC2iUk1Muzft...
Having a Disabled Friend
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I'm joined by two long-time, good friends, Cheryl and Mary, and we share lots of stories about how having a friend with a visual impairment leads to different experiences. Follow me on twitter: inspirationcast Catch up on my journey: czcams.com/play/PLztMSAFNrrhpeDC2iUk1MuzftTySk2Xk-.html Help The Seeing Eye here: www.seeingeye.org/you-can-help/
What is a Disability
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A day off for Joplin, Colleen is joined by Cheryl to answer some major questions like what a disability even is, and how to help someone who has one. This is a really broad overview, and there is much more to learn. Leave you thoughts in the comments! www.ssa.gov/ Follow me on twitter: inspirationcast Catch up on my journey: czcams.com/play/PLztMSAFNrrhpeDC2iUk1MuzftTySk2Xk-.html
Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 22: Under the Sea
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Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 22: Under the Sea
Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 21: Out for a Walk [REUPLOAD]
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Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 21: Out for a Walk [REUPLOAD]
Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 20: Voting and News
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Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 20: Voting and News
Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 19: So Many Doctors
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Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 19: So Many Doctors
Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 18: Introducing Two Dogs
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Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 18: Introducing Two Dogs
Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 17: Heading Home
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Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 17: Heading Home
Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode16: Booty Walk
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Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode16: Booty Walk
Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 15: Joplin Meets the Wilderness
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Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 15: Joplin Meets the Wilderness
Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 14: PSA About My Dog
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Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 14: PSA About My Dog
Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 13: Playtime
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Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 13: Playtime
Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 12: Joplin's Quirks
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Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 12: Joplin's Quirks
Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog 11: Pictures and Update
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Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog 11: Pictures and Update
Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog 10: The Harness
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Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog 10: The Harness
Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Epsiode 9: Dog Health
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Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Epsiode 9: Dog Health
Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 8: Going Solo
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Colleen's Seeing Eye Dog Vlog Episode 8: Going Solo

Komentáře

  • @Blindbaddie
    @Blindbaddie Před měsícem

    How fun I love your costume so cute

  • @Blindbaddie
    @Blindbaddie Před měsícem

    OMG you are so funny thank you for making me laugh. Love your videos.

  • @Blindbaddie
    @Blindbaddie Před měsícem

    It seems like you’re very happy. Keep up the good work.👩‍🦯🤍💜

  • @Blindbaddie
    @Blindbaddie Před měsícem

    I know when you get a guy down they become your best friend like a kid every day all day but how many days out of the week should you be working your guide dog Siri is so funny

  • @Blindbaddie
    @Blindbaddie Před měsícem

    Love all these episodes and love your personality you make me laugh thank you

  • @kevindavis4709
    @kevindavis4709 Před měsícem

    As a visually impaired man it’s a blessing folks like myself talk about things like this. I don’t know what it’s like too be blind I certainly do not know what it is like to drive myself places either due to low vision

    • @colleenconnor8320
      @colleenconnor8320 Před měsícem

      Glad you enjoyed! Some of these conversations, even though they’re older, can still apply. It’s important for us to have support from multiple individuals. Losing your vision is like nothing else.

  • @Blindbaddie
    @Blindbaddie Před měsícem

    I am kindly on a waiting list to get a dog. I am still interested in this series. I love it, but I am watching it seven years later and it’s still very informative. Thank you.👩‍🦯💜🌻

    • @BlindIC
      @BlindIC Před měsícem

      🖤🧑🏻‍🦯🦮

  • @Blindbaddie
    @Blindbaddie Před 2 měsíci

    You are a good mama to your guide dog 😍💜👩‍🦯

    • @BlindIC
      @BlindIC Před měsícem

      Thank you! It’s nice to hear that sometimes as I often feel inadequate, especially since the pandemic and losing more vision… Thank you!

  • @Blindbaddie
    @Blindbaddie Před 2 měsíci

    Yes, I love this video. Seeing how adorable the dog is and her Zumiez and thank you to your friend that was there to help it’s just much easier when you have a team👩‍🦯💜🌻

  • @Blindbaddie
    @Blindbaddie Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing your experience. I had fun watching you are such a character. Love your personality.😁👩‍🦯💜😂

  • @abhishekmathur221
    @abhishekmathur221 Před rokem

    How many from Infosys?

  • @kitkat5781
    @kitkat5781 Před rokem

    First time watching your videos. I think that you are doing great with these videos & centering yourself. I have my name down for a CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the blind guide dogs. Many years to wait but still so excited for the future guiding dog to help me & make my life easier. I am legally blind & I find winter horrendous. I love your vlogs! ❤

  • @lisawinckelmans5678

    Thank you for making this video I’m so happy to hear someone else saying the same things I have been thinking, you made me feel less crazy

  • @asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084

    Great to have you back and good luck getting Joplin content with the harness again

    • @asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084
      @asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084 Před 2 lety

      @@BlindIC I can relate, honestly after the pandemic I’m pretty bored in my neighborhood as well lol. I am doing well thanks, super excited because I got a call that they think they have a match for me and I’m going to Guide Dog training in the beginning of June

    • @BlindIC
      @BlindIC Před 2 lety

      @@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084 that is so exciting! You’ll have to tell me who it is❤️😁🦮

  • @BlindIC
    @BlindIC Před 2 lety

    I am working on captions. Cheryl normally makes sure the autocaptions are correct, but this time they didn't process so we have to write them out. Coming soon.

  • @diannasimms
    @diannasimms Před 2 lety

    I really love your videos and I use a cane

  • @diannasimms
    @diannasimms Před 2 lety

    I love your videos and I’m visually impaired

    • @BlindIC
      @BlindIC Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much!!! Support and love to you!❤️🦮😎

  • @skythomas7008
    @skythomas7008 Před 2 lety

    Where could someone get a Jeremy of their own? I've burned myself many times pouring hot liquid.

    • @BlindIC
      @BlindIC Před 2 lety

      Two good places to look are independent living aids website. Or MAXI aids website. Some of them come in different colors and some of them can be very loud, sound double check the reviews sometimes. Hope this is helpful! Great to hear from you

    • @skythomas7008
      @skythomas7008 Před 2 lety

      @@BlindIC thank you I'll check for the louder ones as I now have hearing aids on top of my vision loss.

  • @kymsmythe4502
    @kymsmythe4502 Před 2 lety

    Thank you! Such important info!

  • @kymsmythe4502
    @kymsmythe4502 Před 2 lety

    The Seeing Eye is such a fabulous organization!

    • @BlindIC
      @BlindIC Před 2 lety

      Agreed! It’s my favorite one!❤️🦮😁

  • @pottercrazy2248
    @pottercrazy2248 Před 2 lety

    Fellow seeing eye grad here! Hello from me and my guide Iris!

    • @BlindIC
      @BlindIC Před 2 lety

      Virtual hugs and tail wags from me and Joplin

  • @kaelynf
    @kaelynf Před 2 lety

    I’m legally blind and I love all of my assistive technology. I loved seeing your Seeing Eye dog!❤️

  • @Dlw031510
    @Dlw031510 Před 2 lety

    Being blind myself, I love these little tools although I probably don’t use them as much as I should. My partners name is Jeremy also, good name!

    • @BlindIC
      @BlindIC Před 2 lety

      Yes! Excellent name choice. Also, I am very guilty of the same thing. Thank you for watching and commenting!❤️🦮

  • @ash240385
    @ash240385 Před 2 lety

    It was a pleasure listening to you, colleen :) Inspiring and funny

    • @BlindIC
      @BlindIC Před 2 lety

      Thank you! I am planning an updated version of the soon, which I know is a long time coming. Hope you are well! Thanks for commenting :-)

  • @InspirationEmPire25
    @InspirationEmPire25 Před 3 lety

    Can you do some videos of Joplin working

    • @BlindIC
      @BlindIC Před 3 lety

      A little later on in the series I have a few, including some click and target videos. Still trying to get more content going, but will definitely try and feature more work :-)

    • @InspirationEmPire25
      @InspirationEmPire25 Před 3 lety

      @@BlindIC cool thanks

  • @InspirationEmPire25
    @InspirationEmPire25 Před 3 lety

    In Canada we have certification

  • @InspirationEmPire25
    @InspirationEmPire25 Před 3 lety

    Where is the park time door

  • @Inciliusnebulifer
    @Inciliusnebulifer Před 3 lety

    Screw Ray Charles man, refer to him as Tittie Boy!

  • @mirandaborka5473
    @mirandaborka5473 Před 3 lety

    This is so relevant. I got a comment from another bus passenger yesterday about how I was so amazing for getting out and going somewhere on my own with my dog.

  • @paladinpeanut
    @paladinpeanut Před 3 lety

    That was hilarious. Thanks for sharing.

    • @colleenconnor8320
      @colleenconnor8320 Před 3 lety

      Thank you! I have so many other stories let me know if you have any requests. :-)

  • @colleenconnor8320
    @colleenconnor8320 Před 3 lety

    Thank you all so much for your comments they mean a lot! Hard to keep her training up during the pandemic, but I’m trying! So grateful to have her

  • @kymsmythe4502
    @kymsmythe4502 Před 3 lety

    Thank you!!! Great explanation of the gentle leader.

  • @kymsmythe4502
    @kymsmythe4502 Před 3 lety

    S fun! And so moving! We Seeing Eye Puppy Raisers always dream of what this day might be like for you. I cannot thank you enough for giving us this glimpse into your experience! And I love your sense of humor!

    • @BlindIC
      @BlindIC Před 3 lety

      So great to hear from you and thank you for the amazing work you do! I can’t imagine the emotional roller coaster

    • @kymsmythe4502
      @kymsmythe4502 Před 3 lety

      @@BlindIC It is a little crazy to do sometimes. But we keep thinking of the ultimate goal and we are so excited for them and their forever person!

  • @kymsmythe4502
    @kymsmythe4502 Před 3 lety

    Thanks so mucho, Colleen! These are so fascinating!

  • @billmazurek3138
    @billmazurek3138 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for sharing ... great foundation for anyone who develops online content.

  • @asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084

    Great to have another video from you Colleen. I love your story time. Please do more in the future. Also, could you make some about your public transit interactions when you have had Joplin. Your voice impressions were hysterical. I’m sure that man thought he was helping you by taking you to the elevator but it was probably really scary to be grabbed from behind like that, especially by a man, and then forced to walk along with him.

    • @colleenconnor8320
      @colleenconnor8320 Před 3 lety

      Yes, I should definitely contrast that with some of the stories I’ve had with Joplin. As you can imagine it mostly involves people paying too much attention to her and not enough attention to what I’m saying. Thanks for your patience during quarantine, I hope to have more videos soon :-)

    • @asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084
      @asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084 Před 3 lety

      That makes total sense. But they would be so focused on her they ignored you. I mean it doesn’t make sense but it’s whatever expect from speaking with other service dog handler. Can’t wait to hear another story time video from you and hope you’re staying safe

  • @mirandaborka5473
    @mirandaborka5473 Před 4 lety

    Great stories! I am a fellow Seeing Eye grad, and I enjoy your videos. Ollie sends tail wags to Joplin.

    • @colleenconnor8320
      @colleenconnor8320 Před 3 lety

      So great to hear from you! Lots of tail wags and hopefully we will be able to properly work the dogs soon. Let me know if you have any requests. Thanks for listening! ❤️🦮

  • @jackielarrauri5536
    @jackielarrauri5536 Před 4 lety

    I am glad to see you both back on the channel! I am so glad that you both are safe and can’t imagine how scary both of the situations you described must have been! I am honestly always nervous about getting on escalators with my dog even though she absolutely loves them! Also Covid boredom is definitely a thing! I know my girl is extremely bored and I think she was looking forward to coming back to University except for the fact that we are pretty much still at home except when we go to the one building on campus where all three of our classes are and two are in the same room.

  • @timcuneio1691
    @timcuneio1691 Před 4 lety

    I have been following you since you went to get Joplin. I have enjoyed your videos very much. I went to Leader Dog last year to get my guide dog. Her name is glacier. Keep up the good work

  • @Dlw031510
    @Dlw031510 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for sharing!! Love the bone broth idea!!!

  • @AuthorEboneBrown
    @AuthorEboneBrown Před 4 lety

    Nice video and good advice for service dog handlers in both part 1 and 2. Last week I listened to the audiobook Kika and Me. It is very good I think you would enjoy it.

  • @mirandaborka5473
    @mirandaborka5473 Před 4 lety

    I have a couple questions about the puzzle toy. First, what is the brand and the name of the exact toy that you got? Second, do the pieces actually come off the puzzle, or do they just slide and lift but not detach? Thank you so much for sharing these great ideas. By the way, fellow seeing eye dog handlers here.

    • @BlindIC
      @BlindIC Před 3 lety

      I am so sorry if I didn’t reply to this comment earlier! I think we put a link in the description, but I can also let you know that the puzzles are from the company “outward hound “and in the puzzle shown, some of the pieces come out and some of them slide. Sometimes she will rip the tops off of the slide pieces but they snap back into place. I recently got a more difficult puzzle and that does not have elements that come off of it it is just moving and sliding pieces around, and spinning certain things to get to the holes in the bottom

    • @mirandaborka5473
      @mirandaborka5473 Před 3 lety

      Thanks so much for your response. Are you able to reply with a link to the more difficult puzzle? I might possibly have it (the puzzle that is), but I’m not sure. Thanks!

    • @BlindIC
      @BlindIC Před 3 lety

      Hello! Hopefully this link is to the circular puzzle toy that I was talking about that is more difficult. Again sorry took me so long to get back to you! Hope you are doing wellOutward Hound Nina Ottosson Interactive Puzzle Game Dog Toys www.amazon.com/dp/B0719Q89XH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_WSM9ECBAN5Y0VEG49DMJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

  • @lucieperchellet
    @lucieperchellet Před 4 lety

    So cute! Joplin is such a good dog.

  • @christinalaty9268
    @christinalaty9268 Před 4 lety

    Great video! I am waiting to get my first guide dog and I’m so excited

    • @BlindIC
      @BlindIC Před 3 lety

      I hope you were able to get your dog before the pandemic, or that you have been able to be one of the people who has gotten to go during quarantine.

  • @CherylCordingley
    @CherylCordingley Před 4 lety

    Joplin is always so cute! I love watching her figuring things out.

  • @skythomas7008
    @skythomas7008 Před 4 lety

    I'm so glad that you and Joplin are alright. I live in Canada and was watching you regularly and then was worried about you when you stopped posting. I'm getting a service dog at first they thought that I would get an EA but then they decided that for me to owner train would be the best considering all of my issues that are not just my eyesight. I have had a reduction as well and can sympathize with you. I also have fibromyalgia and have mental health issues.

  • @BjornsonVideos
    @BjornsonVideos Před 4 lety

    Welcome back. I don’t upload as much as I used to.

  • @kaelynf
    @kaelynf Před 4 lety

    More Seeing Eye dog excitement please!

  • @jamesconnor1938
    @jamesconnor1938 Před 4 lety

    Looks like your making the best of new things to do while being cooped up! Glad you are back on line. I now will trust Cheryl to do my hairstyle ;-)

    • @BlindIC
      @BlindIC Před 4 lety

      Cheryl says she'll do your hair any time although it might be too long :)