Category: Blindness

  • Two chairs face each other beside converging paths, with a white mobility cane resting against one chair.

    Representation, Respect, and the Questions Worth Asking

    A reflection on blindness, representation, and why intellectual humility and respect make our arguments stronger—even when lived experiences and conclusions differ.

  • A smiling man sitting at an outdoor café table holding a cup of coffee during evening

    She Was So Busy Looking at Me She Didn’t Notice I Was Blind

    Rejection rarely comes with an explanation. Usually, it comes with silence. After what seemed like a promising first date, I found myself asking all the questions we tend to ask…

  • Diverse group of people walking outdoors holding or removing face masks

    The Lies We Tell to Fit In (And Why They Keep Us Lonely)

    What do blindness, being transgender, recovering from trauma, and growing up gay have in common? More than you might think. This essay explores the pressure to “pass as normal,” why…

  • Spiral display showing computing advances from punch cards in 1940s to future frontiers in 2030s

    What If AI Is The New BASIC?

    Reunion with an old coworker revealed how AI is transforming software development, shifting roles rather than replacing them. While giants like FORTRAN and COBOL faced skepticism, their rise democratized programming.…

  • Teen boy operating portable ham radio with headset in park

    5 Reasons Ham Radio Still Matters

    Radio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Through listening to radio, I learned about the world around me, discovered new music, connected…

  • Wooden ramp with handrails and sign reading 'Ramp Access - Welcome Inside' leading to a cafe entrance

    I Couldn’t Verify My Identity Because I’m Blind

    AI-powered identity verification is becoming a standard part of online security, from dating apps to banks and government services. But what happens when those systems aren’t designed for everyone? As…