Blog Posts

Intro Where do I even begin? I first created this blog shortly before attending class at The Seeing Eye back in 2021. My intention with it was to write about many topics, not exclusively guide dogs, but I feel like I’ve done a less than stellar job of keeping up. It is now March of… Continue reading A Life Update

I wanted to take a moment to share an experience I had last year. Though I’m not usually inclined to promote blindness related services, I feel that I must make an exception here. My experience may not have been as monumentally life-changing as it has been for some people, but in the moment of it’s… Continue reading Helpful Technology In An Unhelpful World

It’s hard to believe that I’ve already spent a year and a quarter with my guide, Arwyn. Let me tell you, it’s certainly not been easy, but it’s been a grand adventure. I wanted to blog about our year as we were experiencing it, but it was a whirlwind, and I never felt that there… Continue reading A Year And Three Months In!

On Wednesday, July 20, I had a shocking experience at a local Chinese restaurant that I’m sharing here in hopes that it may raise awareness about the laws concerning guide and service animals, and to shed some light on the blatant misconduct that is still all too common among business owners regarding the reception of… Continue reading Guide And Service Dog Denials

Friday, May 14. A New York State Of Mind. This is the day that every handler looks forward to if they plan to work their dogs in the city at home. It’s the ultimate test for the team to see how effectively they’re working together in a busy environment. The traffic, the people, the smells…… Continue reading The Seeing Eye, Week 3 and 3.5. The Last Hurrah