I'm a blind poet, musician, and English instructor, living in Jacksonville, FL. I enjoy reading, writing, gardening, singing, and cooking. When I'm not involved in academic pursuits, I work with blind and visually-impaired people and their families, teaching self-advocacy and independent living skills. I advocate with humor and compassion.
I’d like to welcome you to my literary corner of cyberspace. It’s not very big and not very well decorated, so I hope you don’t mind roughing it. I’m Emily, and I’ll be bringing you tales of my experiences – insightful, venturesome, and reflective encounters that offer you a version of my reality. I can … More Time for introductions
I’ve been contemplating the idea of starting a blog for a while now, but I had no clue what my first entry should be about. And now, thanks to an overzealous sign, I know where to begin. Picture me traveling down hallways, carpeted in some drab, un-luxurious material – (my friend tells me it’s blue) … More Cautionary tales
On the Blink 