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A middle-aged man sitting up in bed at night, working on a laptop. He is dressed in sleepwear and appears focused on the screen. The bedroom is dimly lit by a bedside lamp on a small table, which also holds a few electronic devices including a CPAP machine, a cup, and some accessories. The room has a cozy and calm atmosphere, with dark curtains and shelves in the background.

When Dreamland is Out of Reach: My Battle with Insomnia

By keith July 14, 2026Blindness, GeneralNo Comments

Insomnia. One of those nights where you just can’t sleep, no matter how hard you try or want to drop off into dreamland. Or maybe it’s those times when you…

A closed Holy Bible resting on a wooden surface. The Bible cover is white with a decorative border featuring gold and red patterns, including crosses and flames. The words "HOLY BIBLE" are prominently printed in large gold letters in the center of the cover. Below the title, there is a circular emblem with a red flame above a red chalice or cup. In the background, there is a lit candle in a holder, adding a warm, serene ambiance.

Bible Resources for the Blind

By keith August 9, 2021Blindness, Devotional, DiscipleshipNo Comments

This is not a tutorial in using these products. It’s just a quick list of helpful resources. Bibles, the good, bad and otherwise. Logos. Definitely the most popular and best…

Blind Rehab: More than Just Training. #BlindVeterans

By keith July 13, 2018BlindnessNo Comments

Training in the blind center isn't all about learning new skills, or brushing up on old ones, our activity director does a good job at finding extra curricular things to…

Golf outing Idlewild

By keith June 29, 2018Blindness, General, MediaNo Comments

It's the end of my first week back at the Hines BRC (Blind Rehab Center). The return trip is to train with an updated GPS device, learn some other changes…

Blindness, Excerpt from Chapter 4. Help, I’m Lost

By keith May 10, 2018Blindness, General, HumorNo Comments

Section D. General Rules for Helpers i. Ask if help is needed. This may seem obvious, but it can save a lot of trouble. Here's an example. When I was…

Physicals, Doctors, and Captain Red Shirt the Brave

By keith March 10, 2018Announcements, Blindness, GeneralNo Comments

I went for some doctor appointments last Thursday. Nothing out of the ordinary, just a check on the progress of neuropathy, and its steady advancement. Also a regular, annual check…

Journal: Golf Outing

By keith December 17, 2017BlindnessNo Comments

Or... A day in the life of a blind veteran in a Blindness Rehab Center (BRC). A page from my personal journal. 2015-07-08 - Hines Day 23. Wednesday The golf…

KDP Rocket Accessibility Tutorial for the Mac-

By keith February 24, 2017BlindnessNo Comments

I have recently been exploring tools to help in writing, and self-publishing. Most times, effort is placed on the writing process, but that's only about a third of the work…

The blind Elephant

By keith February 16, 2017BlindnessNo Comments

The elephant in the room. That's what it has become. It's here, obvious, but has been with me so long I usually never notice it any more. Inconvenient, sure. I…

Adventures in the Life of a Blind Computer Geek #anticipation

By keith November 23, 2016BlindnessNo Comments

Or, the Joys, and Risks of Computer Upgrades Decided to see if my desktop computer would upgrade to Windows 10. I reserved a copy shortly after it was released, but…