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Hearing Folks Can Call Each Other, Why Can’t Deaf/Hard of Hearing Folks?

“I am really frustrated,” said a customer recently. “Every time someone calls my Z videophone from a Sorenson VP -200, their number shows up as an 866 number and I can’t call them back. Hearing people don’t have any problem...

Published Wed, Dec 02 2009 12:14 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: zvrs, Uncategorized, sorenson, 866 numbers, vp-200

Lipreading Strangers at the Door

The short woman at the door was of Asian descent. A teenager stood by her side, I assumed it was her son. “Oh you’re here for the dog cage!” I said. “Come on in!” The woman shook her head and … Continue reading →...

Published Mon, Dec 06 2010 4:26 AM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: It's All About Me, hard of hearing, deaf, lipreading

The Passionate Lives of Deaf and Hard of Hearing People

For a short time in college, I toyed with the idea of becoming a nurse. I wanted to become a labor and delivery nurse and work with babies. I was sitting with a counselor, planning my future classes and trying … Continue reading → Read More...

Published Sun, Jul 07 2013 8:11 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Uncategorized, Raising Deaf/HH Kids, hard of hearing, karen putz, deaf doctors, deaf nurses, the passionate lives of deaf and hard of hearing people, author, deaf careers

Waking Up and Ending the Day with Gratitude

In the early morning when you wake up, let the first thoughts be ones of gratitude. What are you thankful for? At the end of the day, let the same attitude of gratefulness complete your day. Do this, and you’ll … Continue reading → Read...

Published Tue, Apr 16 2013 5:44 AM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, joy, being thankful, gratitude, Thankfulness

Midwest Deaf Academic Bowl Champs

With nine wins and no losses, the Hinsdale South team claimed the Regional title at the 2013 Midwest Academic Bowl held at the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, Illinois. Both Lauren and Lauren Holtz were selected for the … Continue...

Published Sun, Feb 10 2013 8:54 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Raising Deaf/HH Kids, deaf, gallaudet, academic bowl

The Ghost at the Lake House

“So, what do you do for fun?” I asked Brenda Schmidt between bites of dinner. We were on our way to see Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy at the Rialto Theater in Joliet. “My husband and I hunt ghosts for fun.” I nearly dropped...

Published Thu, Sep 01 2016 6:19 PM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: ghosts, People Living Passionately, haunted, illinois paranormalists, ghost hunter, paranormal sightings

20 Things I Wish I Knew When I Became a Parent

I’m nearing the end of my parenting journey with my last kid about to graduate from high school. The husband and I are shifting gears and learning what it means to be parents of adult children. Once a parent, always a parent...

Published Wed, May 10 2017 5:55 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, parenting, raising kids, parenting tips

Are You Ready to Leap?

Last week, I hit the library in search of some books for a weekend getaway. Jane and I dropped off our daughters at DeSales Center in Michigan for a workshop with Sean Forbes from D-Pan and we planned to hang at the hotel and do nothing but read all weekend...

Published Sun, Feb 14 2010 11:05 AM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: zvrs, hard of hearing, deaf, Inspirational Stuff, the leap, career paths, careers, rick smith, carl gustin

Happy Birthday to my Homebirthed Kiddo

Twelve years ago, I homebirthed my youngest kiddo. Happy Birthday, Steven! Happy Birthday to my Baby! Take This Pill and Have Your Baby in the Morning Bookmark me! More » Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 28 2009 6:08 AM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Raising Deaf/HH Kids, homebirth, happy birthday

Officially a Mom of Three Teenagers

Today’s a big day. This is the day that Steven turns thirteen. It’s official. I’m a mom of three teenagers. How did the time go by so fast? I can remember his birth as if it was just yesterday… When I was pregnant with Steven,...

Published Tue, Sep 28 2010 7:03 AM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Raising Deaf/HH Kids, homebirth, birthday, teens, VBAC, teenagers

The Midwest Barefoot Regionals

My first tournament experience was such a great one, and I was looking forward to heading back up to the Blue Moo for the Midwest Barefoot Regionals. The back seat was filled with boxes of Popchips, sponsored by Popchips Chicago. The barefooters seemed...

Published Wed, Jul 27 2011 3:32 PM by Anonymous

Filed under: barefooting, keith st. onge, tournaments, Barefoot Sponsors, popchips, midwest barefoot regionals, sponsors

The Putz Family Turtle Recipe

When I was a kid, Pecan Turtles were my favorite candy. My mom would take me shopping at Sears and let me pick out candy from their fabulous candy section. I always went home with Turtles. When my kids were little, I started making Pecan Turtles for the...

Published Wed, Dec 19 2018 2:03 PM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: pecan turtles recipe, the ultimate pecan turtle recipe, candy recipes, turtle candy, Stuff I Passionately Love

Why I Share My Meditation Moments

A few years ago I began sharing pictures I took during my “Meditation Moments”throughout the day. I shared them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. I put a collection of them together in a book: Living with Passion . “It’s...

Published Tue, Apr 19 2016 2:34 PM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, Meditation, meditation moments, zen

The Most Valuable Lesson I Learned From My Oldest Child

My oldest kiddo, David, was often on “hurricane cycle” when he was young. He would bounce from one activity to the next (like his Mom??) and leave a path of destruction in his wake. I once put the baby down for a nap and left David and Lauren...

Published Thu, Mar 17 2016 9:57 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: life lessons, don't sweat the small stuff, Inspirational Stuff, motherhood, Patience

Facing a Fear of Alligators

At five o’clock this morning I woke up drenched in sweat. The open jaws of a very large alligator startled me awake. It’s not the first time I’ve had that kind of dream. Here’s how they started: Alligator Dreams You’ll …...

Published Sun, Jan 27 2013 7:07 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: barefooting, florida, dreams, fear, alligator fears, alligator dreams, alligator attacks, scared, lakes

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