“Not fair!”

What’s wrong with her? My own approach to life is somewhat different.  By Barry Novick.

Pure Goodness

An anecdote about receiving an unexpected “gift.” By Barry Novick.

A Cat Named Jesse

Is it a sign, or is it real? “Good news! We get to decide.” By Angela Rieck.

There's something special about September.

Mallomars.

Come September, demand explodes--supermarkets can't keep them on the shelves! A memory, by Sandra Novick.

My Story. Part Seven. The Final Chapter.

A few closing comments and anecdotes, and the story of Donna's mother's strength in the face of illness. By Donna Wetjen.

My Story. Part Six.

"My dad spoke five languages by the time he contracted those mumps" that resulted in his hearing loss. Some backstory about becoming deaf. By Donna Wetjen.

My Story. Part Five.

Feeling the responsibility of a guardian as a child. "How will my mother know?" By Donna Wetjen.

My Story. Part Four.

“In today’s world, there is more empathy for those who are ‘different,’ but I know we have a long way to go.” By Donna Wetjen

My Story. Part Three.

“When the TTY was invented, the deaf community was elated.” By Donna Wetjen

My Story. Part Two.

“As we got older, the fact that our parents were deaf became more and more advantageous to my brother and me… ” By Donna Wetjen

Hot Chocolate in Belgium

Plus a new prologue. Yup, there’s more. A life lesson, a meditation, and more. One of our main sources of unhappiness is "wanting." By Sandra Novick.

My Story. Part One.

“People tend to be surprised that deaf culture is a ‘thing,’ but it is…I invite you into the world I grew up in, as a hearing child.” By Donna Wetjen