I was raised in the fly over zone. Up along hi-way 2 in North-Central Montana. There were wheat fields as far as the eye could see. Against one skyline lay …
I Love Dogs
Even though I grew up literally frolicking with wild dogs every day of my childhood; I haven’t always appreciated how totally amazing these creatures are. I was nearly forty when …
The Bosa Blues
The other day my boyfriend took me through the Bosa doughnuts drive-thru. He demanded to know what kind of doughnuts I wanted. I said I didn’t care; I feared no …
Inner Beauty
Okay; now that we’ve covered most of the bases when it comes to outer beauty, let’s talk about what’s on the inside and how to use it to our advantage. …
It’s the Clothes That Make the Woman
My wardrobe became a challenge for me after I went blind. No matter what I tried on; I just didn’t feel comfortable in anything. Let me tell you about it… …
Oops, I Broke a Nail
My challenges regarding my nails began years before there were any hints of anything amiss in my body or brain. I remember the day it began so clearly… …
Shedding My Skin
My inability to see my own face when I was twelve years old greatly impacted my self-esteem. How was I supposed to discover who I was and feel proud of …
Eek! My Hair!
Well, for starters my hair was totally fucked up. I knew I had to do something drastic when I left my parents’ home. When I was 21 years old, I …
Should I Shave My Legs for This?
Welcome to “Beauty as a Blind Woman in 21st century America.” Our first topic is the removal of unwanted body hair. I have always hated this chore. I …
The Last Blind Woman Standing
The last thirty years have felt like one continuous race. I awoke to find myself suddenly thrust onto this epic journey in 1989. When I initially awoke and discovered …
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