Whose Blind Life is it Anyway

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, we talk about the release of the Victor Reader Stream third generation and all the excitement over it. Is this just another price grab or is Humanware really trying to help the blind community? Join our panel, on Friday nights at 8:00 pm (EST), 5:00 pm (PST) and 1:00 am (GMT), as they discuss topical news items of importance from a blind perspective. The B...

zoesblindkitchencorner@gmail.com Zoe's home style Bread Ingredients: 1500 g bread flour 100 g olive oil 65 g fresh yeast 1 teaspoon sugar ½ tablespoon kosher salt Sesame seeds for topping bread Three glasses 806 g water Extra water and flour on the side just in case you need it Extra olive oil for oiling bread pans For Cooking instructions, we recommend you watch or listen to the accompanying vide...

In this show Donna wears her home maker's hat and shares tips on some common uses for baking soda. They include: 1. Make a paste of baking soda and water and rub on insect bites to relieve itching. 2. Remove coffee and tea stains by scrubbing pots or cups with baking soda and a plastic scouring pad. Donna's mental stretch for this week is based on the sense of taste and she discusses her MIC princ...

Fruit And Nut Baked Apples What You Will Need: Measuring cups Measuring spoons Mixing bowls. Mixing spoons. A food chopper or chef's knife An apple peeler An apple scooper or scooping spoon A pastry brush a skewer 1 kitchen fork 1 crock-pot Paper towels Ingredients: 4 large baking apples, such as Rome Beauty or Jonathan 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 1/3 cup of chopped dried apricots 1/3 cup of chopp...

And now we bring you part 2 of Meet Michelle Hyliard, on Whose Blind Life is it Anyway. Over the course of doing these interviews, some conversations surpassed the time allotted to them for a standard interview, or issues arose that the interview needed to have a second part to it. This is one such interview. Victor has known his guest, Michelle Hyliard for over fifteen years, and is just now real...

Over the course of doing these interviews, some conversations surpassed the time allotted to them for a standard interview, or issues arose that the interview needed to have a second part to it. This is one such interview. Victor has known his guest, Michelle Hyliard for over fifteen years, and is just now realizing how strong and vibrant this woman really is. Raised in Michigan, Michelle has know...

On this rather personal episode of Victor’s Thoughts, Victor gives us a glimpse into the why’s and wherefores of what he does on the Blind Life Network, as therapy can have that sort of effect on people. He divulges little known secrets that some people may not have known, and emphasizes secrets that should be known, all for the glory of the blind community. Catch Victor's Thoughts every so often...

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...

Much has been made about the right of the public and the transparency of government, and even more was made when former president Donald Trump wanted to take a look at his own F.B.I. file. The question must be asked, if you had a chance, would you peek into your F.B.I. file, or just leave it alone? There are many reasons why one would not want to look at their F.B.I. file, but there are also as ma...

In this show Donna shares some winter warming tips. She also gives tips on best ways to use wine, describes types and the nature of money markets. Donna's mental stretch utilizes the sense of smell. and is based on the MIC principle. That is, clearing the mind and imagination of clutter and cobwebs, and sparking and stimulating the imagination. Fragrance = scented candles Spraying your bedroom wit...

Figs Poached In Red Wine What You Will Need: Measuring cups Measuring spoons mixing spoons. A serving spoon A bottle opener A greater A crock-pot A serving dish Paper towels Ingredients: 2 cups dry red wine 1 cup of packed brown sugar 12 dried Calimyrna or Mediterranean figs (about 6 ounces) 2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks 1 teaspoon of finely grated orange peel Cooking Directions: Combine all ingredie...

Meet Sarah K. Alawami, a HAM radio Operator, Podcast and YouTube personality, just a few of the projects this vibrant woman has on her to-do list, among other impressive things that a non-disclosure agreement prevents her from divulging. Needless to say, Sarah is full of energy and ready, willing and able to dive into all her projects head on, and one would be hard pressed not to hear her name in...

On this first episode of the third season, Monica changes her format, and showcasing one show per episode of the Afternoon Radio Theater Sundae. This week, Monica chose to showcase everyone’s favourite, Family Theater, hosted by stars of the big screen, and starring, an equally impressive cast of stars, Family theater gives the listener feel good drama ala It’s a Wonderful Life and Frank Capra’s m...

On this episode of Victor's Thoughts, Victor give his listeners a sneak peek into the new season of shows, and provides some tips on being a nice person, and Victor will outline what he means by this... Catch Victor's Thoughts every so often on Whose Blind Life is it Anyway, as her proffers his opinion on various things that bother him and perk him up, so people can be bothered and perked up also,...

Donna Jodhan comes to Whose Blind Life is it Anyway to impart her wisdom she has accrued throughout her years. She is a renowned advocate, author, and expert in negotiating her blindness, and a successful sight loss coach. Donna offers her gainful knowledge to her listeners, and answers any questions that might come from her listeners. Tune in every Wednesday at 11:00 am (EST), 8:00 am (PST), for...

Blueberry Cobbler What You Will Need: A crock- pot Measuring cups. Measuring spoons. A large mixing bowl Additional mixing bowls. A large mixing spoon A can opener Paper towels Ingredients: 3quarters cup of biscuit baking mix ½ cup of packed brown sugar 1 Third cup of sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon of vanilla ½ teaspoon of almond extract 1 can (5 ounces) of evaporated milk 2 teaspoons of butter, melted 3...

Donna Jodhan comes to Whose Blind Life is it Anyway to impart her wisdom she has accrued throughout her years. She is a renowned advocate, author, and expert in negotiating her blindness, and a successful sight loss coach. Donna offers her gainful knowledge to her listeners, and answers any questions that might come from her listeners. Tune in every Wednesday at 11:00 am (EST), 8:00 am (PST), for...

Skillet Southwest Chili What You Will Need: 1 Can opener Measuring spoons 1 large skillet pot spoons paper towels Ingredients: 1 pound of lean ground beef 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) of Del Monte Diced Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic 1 can (15 ounces) of low-sodium black or kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (4 ounces) of diced green chiles 1 tablespoon of chili powder Green onions or cilantro, o...

Donna Jodhan comes to Whose Blind Life is it Anyway to impart her wisdom she has accrued throughout her years. She is a renowned advocate, author, and expert in negotiating her blindness, and a successful sight loss coach. Donna offers her gainful knowledge to her listeners, and answers any questions that might come from her listeners. Tune in every Wednesday at 11:00 am (EST), 8:00 am (PST), for...

Mexican Casserole With Tortilla Chips What You Will Need: Measuring spoons 1 can opener 1 food chopper 1 rolling pin 1 skewer 1 skillet 1 casserole dish Paper towels Ingredients: 2 teaspoons of olive oil 12 ounces of ground turkey 1 can (about 14 ounces) of stewed tomatoes ½ of a 16 ounce package of frozen bell pepper stir-fry blend, thawed ¾ teaspoon of ground cumin ½ teaspoon of salt ½ cup of fi...

Donna Jodhan comes to Whose Blind Life is it Anyway to impart her wisdom she has accrued throughout her years. She is a renowned advocate, author, and expert in negotiating her blindness, and a successful sight loss coach. Donna offers her gainful knowledge to her listeners, and answers any questions that might come from her listeners. Tune in every Wednesday at 11:00 am (EST), 8:00 am (PST), for...

Chicken Couscous What You Will Need: Measuring spoons A sharp pairing or chef's knife 1 can opener measuring cups 1 skillet 1 kitchen fork 1 skewer paper towels Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of olive oil 8 ounces of boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes 4 medium zucchini, sliced 1 can (about 14 ounces) of diced tomatoes 1 can (about 14 ounces) of reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 teasp...