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Deaf and Barefooting Worlds Collide

Four years ago, Jodi Cutler and I connected in the blogosphere as parents of deaf/hard of hearing kids and bloggers. Her blog, An American Mom in Tuscany: Jordan’s Cochlear Implant Story chronicles her life in Italy with her son, Jordan. After years...

Published Thu, Dec 29 2011 9:10 AM by Anonymous

Filed under: zvrs, Inspirational Stuff, barefooting, keith st. onge, interpreting, female barefooters

Need Viagra? Insurance Will Cover It–Not Hearing Aids

Dear Illinois Senators, We’ve got a bill up for consideration, S. B. 2516, and I hope you’ll pass it. You see, there are five generations of folks in my family who wear hearing aids. Every time we need new hearing aids, we need a doctor’s...

Published Sun, Mar 14 2010 4:36 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Uncategorized

Deaf Mom’s Goal for 2010–Yes, I’m Gonna Barefoot Again.

I turned 44 last August and I wasn’t too happy about it. Forty four. It had an omnious ring to it–one step closer to “middle age.” I was feeling pretty much like my best years were behind me and I reflected on the years past. Why...

Published Sat, Jan 16 2010 1:25 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: It's All About Me, judy myers, barefooting, waterskiing

An Adoption Story: A Deaf Brother

“I have something to tell you,” my sister said. “Aunt Gertie had a baby and placed him for adoption.” The news was quite a surprise, for I was in my early 20’s and had no idea that my aunt had a baby many years ago. “I want to find him,” I said. I didn...

Published Mon, Dec 11 2017 5:18 PM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: deaf, Inspirational Stuff, adoption story, deaf adoption, finding my family, adoption, birth family

One Direction Features an American Sign Language Version of “I Would”

If I wasn’t already deaf my daughter’s scre […] The post One Direction Features an American Sign Language Version of “I Would” appeared first on Karen Putz . Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 05 2013 1:42 PM by Karen Putz » Deaf Mom

Filed under: Raising Deaf/HH Kids, American Sign Language, sign language, harry styles, one direction, 1dday, 1ddaymusicvideos

Are You Living in Mediocrity… Or With Passion?

Get up. Go to work. Come home. Eat dinner. Watch TV. Repeat. Is this your life? Are you at the point where you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired about life? When you look back five years, do … Continue reading → Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 28 2013 9:00 AM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, karen putz, passion, I'm fine thanks movie, waubonsee, living a life of passion

Would You Trade Passion for Hearing?

“I don’t know what it’s like to be deaf, but I do know what it’s like when something is important to a person,” a new friend wrote. “I have a question for you, if God or man came up with … Continue reading →...

Published Thu, Aug 09 2012 2:33 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: hard of hearing, deaf, Inspirational Stuff, hearing, restoring hearing, why going deaf was a blessing, passion, being able to hear again

The Growing Bolder Lifestyle

Back in 2011, I discovered an awesome website called Gr […] The post The Growing Bolder Lifestyle appeared first on Karen Putz . Read More...

Published Sat, Mar 01 2014 7:23 PM by Karen Putz » Deaf Mom

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, karen putz, growing bolder, bill shafer, passion, Featured, elite blogger, bolder media group, marc middleton, blogging

Write at Sea, A Cruise for First Time Book Authors

I’m super excited about this next adventure&#8211 […] The post Write at Sea, A Cruise for First Time Book Authors appeared first on Karen Putz . Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 12 2014 6:59 PM by Karen Putz » Deaf Mom

Filed under: Going Places, writing, interpreters, how to publish a book, write at sea for women, first time authors, how to write a book, accessible cruises, writing cruises, book writing cruises, books

Living on Three Words for 2013

Every year, Chris Brogan selects three words to guide him and keep him focused throughout the year. The three words are a “shorthand representation of your bigger story,” Chris explains. Chris shares his three words for 2013 in his post, …...

Published Tue, Jan 01 2013 4:45 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, joy, passion, imagine, chris brogan, my three words, 2013, inspirational words for 2013

What Are You Willing to Do to Create the Life You Want?

“I want to write a book.” “I want to start my own business.” “I want to be an actor.” “I want to move to California.” “I want to retire.” “I want to…” What’s on your “Someday...

Published Tue, Oct 25 2016 4:26 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, goals, dreams, unwrap your passion, passion, passions, living the life you want, living your dreams, living with passion

Kim Mettache: Discovering Passion After 50

Today's post is a special one--it is from my friend, Kim Mettache. Kim and I met years ago through the Association of Late-Deafened Adults . Here, Kim shares her story of how she tapped into the energy of passion after the age of 50. I've had...

Published Mon, Jul 16 2018 9:37 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: People Living Passionately, follow your passion, live a passionate life, how to find your passion. living a passionate life, #deaftalent, deaf triathlete, kim mettache, deaf politician

Finding Passion in Your Past

Just this morning, I came across a interview about passion that I did years ago on Career Tips and Trends: The way I looked at it back then, at that time I was juggling and I was spinning plates as a mom. I think a lot of people can identify with...

Published Tue, Dec 18 2018 10:53 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Uncategorized, passion

Grabbing the Last Bit of Summer

It’s that time of the year again. The “winding down” days of summer. Summers at the lake are measured by the number of days that the pier stays in the water and as my family gets older, it seems like we take the pier out earlier each...

Published Sat, Aug 07 2010 1:05 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Uncategorized, Christie Lake, barefooting, family, wakeboarding, lake

Writing for the Chicago Tribune TribLocal

The email came out of the blue. It was titled, “DeafMom Tweets.” It was from Amy Alderman, a staff reporter and producer from the Chicago Tribune TribLocal. “Dear Karen,” she wrote. “I just wanted to write to say I really...

Published Sat, Oct 02 2010 5:45 AM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: It's All About Me, barefooting, karen putz, writing, chicago tribune, triblocal

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