There are many things that keep me up at night when I let my mind wander to the fast approaching reality of my world being plunged into silence – and losing the ability to hear and experience music is at the top of that list. Music is my lifeline. That is probably a surprising statement …
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Happy 50th Birthday…To Me.
Today is my 50th Birthday. I am just as adorable now as I was then, in my humble opinion. My wide, dimpled smile continues to get me both in and out of trouble and my sparkling brown eyes contain joy and the ever present hint of mischief. I could hear at birth and through my …
I’m An Eagle With An Ego
I am the only person with hearing loss and – by default – hearing aids, in my family, friend group, my educational experiences, extra curricular activities, volunteer opportunities, and occupation. I have been the only one, always. Oddly, I’ve been perfectly fine with it all of my life. I have never had a burning desire …
Things People Say…
If ever you see me looking up at you under heavily lidded eyes with my hand cradled against the left side of my temple, please know that you have earned The Look – which those of you that know me well can almost certainly picture from my above description. You are likely to receive The …
In The Hood.
A mutual side-eyed glance transitioned to us facing one another at nearly eye level for a change (due to me standing on a high bench) – both of us sodden, downtrodden, on sensory overload, and chilled to the bone. We had words. Julie: “Someday this will be funny…” (cautiously hopeful in tone while barely suppressing …
The Dark Side of the Muppets.
Back in 2019, I constantly encountered people in my age bracket who gleefully spewed out, “OH MY GOD! DID YOU HEAR THE NEWS!? NETFLIX IS RELEASING THE DARK CRYSTAL: THE SERIES!” That very loud, animated, and overly excited share was met with silence from me…and The Look. (Those of you that know me very well …
We’re Off To See The Healers…
Grandma had a direct line to the divine and was on a first name basis with every saint, angel, and the Holy Family themselves at all times of the day or night. She was devoted but not pious or a “holier than thou” type because she possessed a passion for laughter and a sense of …
2 Months…
This week we celebrate our 2 month anniversary of Hearing Things with Julie and Brad! Read on for each of our takes on how things are going! Julie’s Take How Has It ONLY Been 2 Months?! When the clock clicked over from 6:59 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024, a Zoom link …
Of Hair and Hearing….
We split up… …but just for this week! My blog covers the trials of hair styling as a hearing aid wearer, with Brad’s contribution in this post as well. Be sure to check out Brad’s blog post this week as he is covering the upcoming HLAA Walk4Hearing happening on Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Boston, …
Stranger Things…
As a career educator, I have welcomed inquiries and observations from my students, the more unhinged and honest the better, truly, because they are not holding back an ounce. My personal favorite was many years ago when an early elementary student approached me, pointed to my hearing aids and went on to inform me: “I …
Deaf, But Not Really: My Story 