Category: business

The Value of Time & the Blind Merchants Big Fundraiser

  In this episode of iCantCU, I share my experience traveling to Harrisburg for the Blind Merchants Holiday Party and fundraiser, reflecting on the challenges of navigating public transportation as a person with very limited sight. Timing was a major hurdle, from the unpredictable delays with CCT to coordinating a group of 17 people on […]

Harrisburg Holiday Trek for the Little Blind Kids

In this episode of iCantCU, I discuss a trip to Harrisburg for a Blind Merchants and Business Enterprise Program Christmas party and fundraiser. Over $1000 was raised for the “little blind kids.” I also explain the logistics involved for me at our Keystone Chapter meeting and Christmas party at the Penn Museum. Away Suitcase Disappointment […]

No Sight, No Service? A Blind Customer’s Struggle with HostGator

In this episode of iCantCU, I share the story of being put on HostGator’s Blacklist. That’s not the same one as the one Raymond Reddington is on. I wasn’t notified, and it took support more than a day to tell me. I talk about chatting to support without using a screen reader, which is also […]

Guide Dogs Without A Voice

  In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about a commercial for Southeastern Guide Dogs in which the only audio is a music track. After digging a little, I was told the spot has an Audio Description track. Not on my cable system. I also discuss continuing issues with my iPhone. And it’s lunch with […]

My Commute On The Reefer Madness Express

In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about my commute on a different rail line that was very interesting. I also talk about accessibility testing of a bank’s website that didn’t go as planned. It had more to do with the app used to do the testing than the website itself. I also talk about […]

A Familiar Phrase From A Doctor

In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about a very familiar phrase I’ve heard before from doctors, lawyers, mechanics, and the rest of the Village People. This time it was from my rheumatologist. I will also tell you a couple of funny, in a strange way, stories from the blind bodega. I will also tell […]

These Are The Days Of Our Lives At The Blind Bodega

In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about the drama that went on this past week at the blind bodega. It got pretty ugly. I also share some exciting news about a past guest of the podcast. I also recap the fantasy football accessibility workshop at the New York Public Library. Jasmine Eiland Releases First […]

I Didn’t Know You Were Blind

In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about my glaucoma specialist appointment. I was diagnosed with hypotony in my left eye, which means the interocular pressure is low enough to result in vision loss. I also tell you about an angry customer transaction at the blind bodega. I also wrap up the Getting Started With […]

You Can’t Trust This Process

In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about a couple of issues I had while working at the blind bodega (called Grab and Go in the Business Enterprise Program.) I’ve worked retail for most of my life, starting when I was 10 or 11 at one of my parent’s supermarkets. I also discuss […]

Working At A Blind Bodega

In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about starting work at a blind bodega inside the Green Federal Building in Philadelphia to learn how to run the business that is part of the Business Enterprise Program. The hours are long, but if it is helpful in getting me into the program, it will […]

A Change For The Worse

In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about how a change by our web hosting provider has added more work to my day. It may be what forces me to find another reseller account with another hosting company after 17 years. I also talk about a new podcast I’ll be doing. Looking For […]

Criticizing A Business Because It Has To Make Money Is Wrong

  In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about how businesses face criticism from people who have never owned or run a business, yet think they know what they are talking about. People always want to add their two cents, but there are times when it goes beyond what it should when it […]

The Best Way To Guide A Blind Person

In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about a few instances where sighted folks weren’t sure how to speak to me or describe something to me. I also talk about the best way to guide a blind person. Spoiler alert: if you can hold a can of soda or can of beer, you […]

More Stories About My Dad

In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I tell some stories about my dad from when I was a kid. He was a POW during World War II for 13 months, held by the Nazis in Germany and Poland. He was also a small business owner, operating supermarkets in the Philadelphia area. I also talk […]

An Offer To Help Small Businesses

In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about my offer to help small businesses recover after being closed for so long. I’ve owned and operated various small businesses since I was 21 (longer if you count the lemonade stands I had as a kid,) so I know how much time, money, and effort […]

Going For A Walk Around The Old Neighborhood

In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about taking a walk with Eliz and Jane, but without my white cane. We walked to visit Eliz’s mother (know as Grandmere.) We waived at her through the window. We then walked around the neighborhood that I grew up in. It brought back some memories. I […]

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2020 Plans, Goals, Guests, New Podcast Projects, And Travel Ideas As we start another year, I lay out my goals and plans for the next 12 months. Some are business-related, like increase affiliate marketing revenue to support the purchase of medical insurance for my wife and I, and our two adult kids. Additional increases would […]

One Month After Surgery

Yesterday marked a month since my most recent surgery. It is somewhat ironic that over the past few days my vision hasn't been great, with today being the worst of the last few.

Sweet Sixteen Tomorrow

Let's hope it is sweet, or at least it doesn't make things worse. Tomorrow at 12.30 I'm having what is called YAG laser capsulotomy, a minor surgical procedure (my sixteenth)

Who or What is Kane?

Todays delivery schedule took us into Wilmington with a styling chair and wall-mount workstation. We got a late start since we had quite a few orders to box up.

I Want to Go! Wait, Nevermind

It has been nearly a month since I last posted.  I've been really busy adding products to ForYourSalon.com, taking an online course for WordPress, working on affiliate marketing sites

My iPhone

It was time to upgrade our mobiles, so I'd been looking around to see what is the best option for me. I've felt left out by not being able to text

My Inglourious Sight

For the past four or five days, my vision has sucked more than normal. I don't know why. It's almost like interference on a television screen.

What a Busy Week

So it's been a few weeks since my last update.  There were several times this past week I wanted write something, but I just couldn't steal an hour to do it.

The Blind Leading the Blind

Last week, we invited my parents over for dinner.  Eliz was making ribs on the grill, which both of them like, and there was more than plenty for all of us.  

Play Ball!

For the first time in a very long time, I got a chance to hit in a softball game.  I've been looking forward to it since the middle of April, after my surgery.

Trade Show Update

As you can see, I haven't posted in awhile.  Eliz and I went to a trade show this past weekend up at the Sheraton Meadowlands.

Small Update on My Vision

I've been on the eye drop Xibrom for about 10 days now, along with an increase in the number of times per day I take Predforte (from 1x per day to 3x per day.)

A Long Day

It has been a long day.  It started off with a trip to the retina specialist at 8:30 am.  We were a few minutes late, so only had to wait about 10 minutes in the waiting room.

New Challenges

Our holiday season officially ended yesterday with the celebration of Jake's 16th birthday and my dad's 92nd birthday.

My First Post of the New Year!

Okay, so you knew that title was coming.  The last two weeks or so have been a blur (even more so than normal for me.)  

My Last Blog Entry for 2009

My family gets pretty annoyed with me at this time of year.  They get tired or hearing "This is the last time in 2009 that I..."

What a Day

My day started off with Eliz telling me that we had water in the basement from the all the rain overnight.  While it's not too big of a deal, it wasn't the way I wanted to start the day.

Goodbye 44!

No, I'm not looking into the future and the 2012 presidential election.  I turned 45 the other day and, quite frankly, I'm hoping for a better year.  

Crime Pays

We launched ForYourSalon.com on 15 June 2009, about nine months after I had hoped to launch it.  If you've been reading this blog since the beginning, you know why it took so long to get it up and running.

Misty & Mold

It's been a while since I've posted, so I thought a new post was in order.  Over the past few weeks I've had a ton of bitchin' and moanin' to do, but no time to post -- lucky for my reader(s).

Could it be?!?

It has been a couple of weeks since I've last posted.  It's not that I haven't needed some bitching & moaning therapy, I've been really busy at the biz.

One Month Later

It is hard to believe that my surgery was a month ago.  As I've stated before, I am looking forward to my appointment on Wednesday.