After accidentally setting fire to my air fryer, I found myself replacing more than just a kitchen appliance — I was forced to confront my stubborn instinct to repair, restore, and carry on as if nothing has changed. What starts as a small kitchen mishap becomes a reflection on resilience, adapting to degenerative sight loss, and learning that sometimes the long way round is the only way forward.
I have a confession to make – I do not own a smart speaker. Not only that, but I have no intention of getting one. If I have my way, no Alexa, Google Nest or Apple HomePod will ever be brought into my home. The thought of having a device constantly listening into my conversations, …
Continue reading Assistive tech, the turmoil of choosing between accessibility and privacy
Sometimes it’s important to step back, take stock and realign your priorities. This is exactly what I’ve been doing over the past few months. What has become profoundly clear is that there were too many spinning plates and something was likely to spin off if things were left as they were. It is apparent since …
Blind Man with a Backpack 