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Sponsor Spotlight: ZVRS

Meet ZVRS, one of my barefoot sponsors. I love my Z-20 videophone. I really, really love it. Because you see, for years and years, the phone was my enemy. The phone was the big barrier that prevented me from connecting with people over long distances...

Published Wed, Oct 19 2011 1:16 AM by Anonymous

Filed under: zvrs, videophones, barefooting, VCO, barefoot water skiing, Barefoot Sponsors, barefoot sponsor, z-20, z20

Sponsor Spotlight: Anytime Fitness Naperville

Meet my newest sponsor, Anytime Fitness Naperville! When I first met the owner, Mike Starck, he greeted me at the door with an outstretched hand and a big smile. As he showed me around the gym, I could feel the pride he took in his business. Mike generously...

Published Wed, Dec 14 2011 9:38 AM by Anonymous

Filed under: Barefoot Sponsors

Barefooting 50 States: Louisiana

"Have you done Louisiana yet?" Mark Varnes, a fellow barefooter, left a comment on one of my Facebook posts. He invited me to ski with him in Louisiana as part of my Barefooting 50 States for my 50's quest. The next thing I knew,...

Published Thu, Oct 25 2018 2:41 PM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: barefooting, barefoot water skiing, unwrap your passion, live with passion, 50 States for My 50's, #SouthwestStorytellers, how to find your passion, louisiana, how to live a better life, older athletes, passion quest

50 States for My 50’s: New Hampshire

Deep in the middle of The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life by Chris Guillebeau , I paused to contemplate my own quest. What did I love to do more than anything in the world? Barefoot water skiing. And just like...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2016 7:03 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: barefooting, dreams, barefoot water skiing, maine, sunsets, 50 states, quest, 50 States for My 50's, chris guillebau, bucket list, mount washington, new hampshire, fifties, pursuit of happiness, lake life, berlin

Happy Birthday to My Girl!

A little over 15 years ago, the ultrasound tech said, “It looks like it’s a girl.” “Are you SURE?” I asked. “I’m about 90 percent sure,” he said. “There’s always a little possibility that it’s...

Published Sun, Oct 24 2010 4:52 AM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Uncategorized

Feeling Stuck: Ask Yourself This Question

When you're feeling stuck in life, ask yourself this question... But wait, before I dive into the question, let me tell you a story. Way back when my kids were very young, I faced a choice that I had to make for them. As a parent, I was responsible...

Published Thu, Jan 17 2019 7:42 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Uncategorized, live with passion, stuck in life

Videophone Incompatibility–I’ve Had It!

I think videophones are the greatest invention since dark chocolate peanut butter cups, but today, I’ve had it. I had an interview set up this afternoon for my next book. The person called me using an ntouch by Sorenson. I … Continue reading...

Published Mon, Jan 07 2013 5:15 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: zvrs, videophones, sorenson, video relay, Advocacy efforts, VRS, fcc, incompatibility

If You’re Deaf, How Can You Use the Phone?

“If you’re deaf, how can you use the […] The post If You’re Deaf, How Can You Use the Phone? appeared first on Karen Putz . Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 26 2013 7:50 AM by Karen Putz » Deaf Mom

Filed under: zvrs, ASL, American Sign Language, barefooting, keith st. onge, world barefoot center, gliding soles, Deaf Mom, videophone, world champion, interpreters, Featured

We Need More Passion in this World

I’m about to wrap up another book about PASSION. “Passion is over-used,” a friend of mine told me. Are you kidding me? When I look around, I see people just going through the motions throughout their day. The routine of stress and mediocrity...

Published Wed, Nov 09 2016 6:21 PM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: love, unwrap your passion, passion, gratitude, do what you love, grateful, love what you do, thankful, what's my passion, enjoy life

Join the Z-Team at the Chicago Z-Fest!

It’s been a busy year for the Z-Team– we’ve launched a new Z videophone: the Z4! Come and join the Z-Team at the Chicago Z-Fest on Saturday, March 20th from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hinsdale South Cafeteria at 7401 S Clarendon Hills Rd, Darien...

Published Wed, Mar 10 2010 6:03 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: zvrs, videophones, hard of hearing, deaf, CSDVRS, z-fest

Saying Goodbye to Summer

I hate Labor Day Weekend. It’s the “official” end of summer at Christie Lake and it always makes me sad. We try and grab as much as we can out of the weekend and always have to make the decision of whether or not we’ll take the...

Published Fri, Sep 04 2009 3:08 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Christie Lake Adventures, labor day weekend, michigan, summer goodbye, lake living, Christie Lake, summer fun

Working at ZVRS

Before I begin, let me give full, complete disclosure– I work for ZVRS and this post is about my job and what I’ve encountered lately. Some could say that I “sell videophones” for a living. My job at ZVRS goes way beyond that....

Published Tue, Jan 25 2011 1:52 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: zvrs, deaf, CSDVRS, VCO, video relay, VRS, Z, communication

A Living Memorial Instead of a Funeral

My mom didn’t want a funeral. She didn’t even want a memorial service. Mom was battling congestive heart failure. You can live a long time with this condition and no one really knows how fast or slow it can progress. And my mom was tough....

Published Mon, May 09 2016 7:41 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, hospice, living memorial, how to celebrate the last days of life, last days of life, funeral

Today’s Inspiration: Abundance

Whenever I see the word “abundance,” I often find it associated with money. To me, abundance is joy and bliss rolled together. It’s the reward of a full, contented heart. Tap into your joy and bliss. You will be rich beyond any...

Published Tue, Dec 06 2016 5:54 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, joy, passsion, bliss, abundance

Hey, Slow It Down, Girl

Every once in a while, life hands over a slap upside the head. This weekend was one of those moments when life said, “Hey, slow it down, girl.” I left for Michigan with the boys in tow. Lauren was down in Texas with Sarah and Joe was still...

Published Wed, Jul 21 2010 5:24 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Christie Lake Adventures, cancer, joy, relationships, weekends, connecting

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