Whose Blind Life is it Anyway

Christine Malec has lived in Toronto as long as she’s been alive, and one might think living in a big city has tempered her to the dangers of expanding her outlook, but that has not happened. Victor first acquainted himself with Christine through some work she’d done for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, and throughout the years, they’ve managed to keep in touch through various e-mail...

On this episode of the Afternoon Radio theater sundae, Monica Brings you episode of Lux Radio Theater, featuring dramas adapted from well-known authors, and movie adaptations. This week’s features are: The Showoff, featuring The Great Gildersleeves in an adaptation of the George Kelly play and silent movie of the same name. The Thin Man, based on the work of the same name written by Dashiell Hamme...

Phil Parr had a dream, and a desire to help those who could not accept their blindness. In the hopes of illustrating to men and women around the world that blindness was not the be all and end all of their existence. They did not have to sit in a home, twiddling their thumbs, giving others permission to accomplish tasks they could accomplish themselves. Join Phil Parr, as he interviews regular peo...

Picture this… A group of men, sitting in a converted garage studio, knocking back the suds on a hot Texas afternoon, and talking about their various home handymen projects… Now picture the men as being blind and visually impaired, and you have the Blind Handyman, with Phil Parr, the creator, producer and host of the show, his compatriots, Don Shaw, Don Patterson and Tom Houston. Together, these me...

The 21st century has brought many advancements in the technology field. From brand new computers that can be run with a microchip the size of a postage stamp to advancements in artificial intelligence and implants that have brought human sight back to the blind, the advancements are drastic, but can they be dangerous? An example of such dangerous advancement is the wearable smart watch, capable of...

03 X 67 Zoe's Blind Kitchen Corner Episode 56 - Katina’s Greek style baked eggplant (melitzanes imammpailnti)

• What to do when you are on antibiotics: Drink lots of water Do not consume dairy such as butter, milk, or cheese No alcohol. • About opened bottles of wine - Best to put them to lie flat after you have opened them so that the cork does not dry out and your wine is kept from going flat. • For those who love to chew on lemon wedges:: This action can cause damage to your teeth’s enamel. The mental...

Beef Stroganoff What You Will Need: Measuring cups measuring spoons A kitchen chef's knife A can opener a bottle opener a shallow dish a non-stick skillet cooking spoons a skewer paper towels Ingredients: ¼ cup of all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper 2 pounds of top sirloin steak, cut into thin slices 3 tablespoons of olive oil 1 cup of beef broth 2 tables...

On this week’s Meet My Blind Life, Victor interviews a woman he’s known for over fifteen years. He first met Pamela Hill on an e-mail list called Blind Like Me, then they started seeing each other on other lists they belonged to, and a friendship was created. First losing the sight in one eye due to an abusive husband, then losing the sight in her remaining eye to a disease the doctors could not f...

Phil Parr had a dream, and a desire to help those who could not accept their blindness. In the hopes of illustrating to men and women around the world that blindness was not the be all and end all of their existence. They did not have to sit in a home, twiddling their thumbs, giving others permission to accomplish tasks they could accomplish themselves. Join Phil Parr, as he interviews regular peo...

Picture this… A group of men, sitting in a converted garage studio, knocking back the suds on a hot Texas afternoon, and talking about their various home handymen projects… Now picture the men as being blind and visually impaired, and you have the Blind Handyman, with Phil Parr, the creator, producer and host of the show, his compatriots, Don Shaw, Don Patterson and Tom Houston. Together, these me...

On this episode of the Blind Perspective, Victor expresses his opinion of inflation, and some current reasons he believes inflation might be blown out of proportion. Prompted by the extravagant price of the Victor Reader Stream third Edition, Victor has done his own investigation as to the cost of general merchandise prices and the cost of services. He believes his theory to be sound, however, oth...

zoesblindkitchencorner@gmail.com Zoe’s Greek mini spinach pies Ingredients: 1 kg of baby spinach 600 g of feta cheese or 500 if you wanted less salty. 200 g of Graviera cheese or lesson by 100 g instead of the feta cheese for less salt. Two pinches of black pepper Two eggs lightly beaten One small bunch of parsley finely chopped One small bunch of dill finely chopped Two leeks sliced Two bunches o...

Bullying: Here is my question of the day! What are some of the inherent causes of bullying? Why do kids bully each other and why do adults do the same? My respectful response to this is that it probably comes from several reasons. Our kids are being exposed to too much crime and violence and it is all around them. On the screens of their TVs and i devices. In the classroom and playground, in the h...

Baked Beef and Fried Pepper Burritos What You Will Need: Measuring cups Measuring spoons 2 kitchen utility forks a lightly greased baking sheet Paper towels Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) package of fully cooked beef roast au jus, drained 1 cup of shredded Mexican four-cheese blend 1 half cup of drained jarred fried peppers ½ cup of corn and black bean salsa 4 (9 inch) soft taco-size flour tortillas Co...

Being born blind adds a few obstacles to one’s life. Add Autism to the mix, and it brings a whole new set of obstacles, but a whole new set of obstacles helps a person to shine when they overcome those obstacles and live a successful life despite those problems. Meet Sandra Streeter, a Japanese born American who’s father ended his service with the military, and moved back to the United States when...

On this episode of the Afternoon Radio Theater Sundae, Pepsi-Mama brings you the trials and tribulations of New York’s finest boys in blue, and specifically, the officers of the 21st precinct. Broadcast on CBS radio from July 7, 1953, to July 26, 1956. It was initially a summer replacement for My Friend Irma . The program was produced in cooperation with the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association of t...

Phil Parr had a dream, and a desire to help those who could not accept their blindness. In the hopes of illustrating to men and women around the world that blindness was not the be all and end all of their existence. They did not have to sit in a home, twiddling their thumbs, giving others permission to accomplish tasks they could accomplish themselves. Join Phil Parr, as he interviews regular peo...

Picture this… A group of men, sitting in a converted garage studio, knocking back the suds on a hot Texas afternoon, and talking about their various home handymen projects… Now picture the men as being blind and visually impaired, and you have the Blind Handyman, with Phil Parr, the creator, producer and host of the show, his compatriots, Don Shaw, Don Patterson and Tom Houston. Together, these me...

Being blind or visually impaired seems to be an exercise in smart dependance. Whether you use a GPS device, a guidedog or a cane, at some point in your life, you will depend on another person for help, and that assistance, comes whether you want it or not. On this episode of the blind perspective, we discuss the safety of dependance and how to mitigate getting injured by such dependance, whether i...

zoesblindkitchencorner@gmail.com Episode 54: Zoe's Chicken cacciatore Ingredients: 600 up to 750 g boneless skinless chicken breast. ¼ cup olive oil. 2 tablespoons salted butter. 2 teaspoons dried basil. 2 teaspoons dried oregano. Half teaspoon seasoning salt. Half teaspoon ground black pepper. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper. 28 ounces ground or crushed tomatoes. 2 cups chop...

In this final show of the month, Donna reviews a product and a book. Her product review focuses on covered ice trays and how they can help to avoid spilling water when taking ice trays to your freezer. Her book review brings back a golden author; Where Eagles Dare By Alistair Maclean Forbidding peaks, resourceful commandos, beautiful spies, nonstop action, and neck-snapping plot twists make this t...

Glazed Orange Poppy Seed Cake What You Will Need: Measuring cups measuring spoons Mixing bowls Mixing spoons A whisk A skewer or tooth pick A wire rack for cooling A tray for the rack Waxed paper A cake cutting knife. A small kitchen knife or spatula A crock-pot Paper towels Ingredients: For the Batter: 1½ cups of biscuit baking mix ¾ cup of sugar 2 tablespoons of poppy seeds ½ cup of sour cream 1...

On this episode of Meet Me, Victor interviews Florence Virginia Walsh, founder of the Blind Side of Cooking with Flo, a group on Facebook dedicated to helping the blind with cooking and recipes. Having moved from a small town with no supports to a large city like Lake Placid Florida, Flo has found a new lease on life, and although she misses driving, she is ready for what ever life awaits her in t...

On this episode of the Afternoon Radio Theater Sundae, Monica Jones brings you Dashiell Hammett’s eponymous private detective Sam Spade who first came to prominence on the silver screen in the Maltese Falcon, and has been portrayed by the likes of Humphrey Bogart. Monica brings you six of Sam Spade’s adventures and capers on this hair raising episode of ARTS. Join Monica Jones and her crew, on The...