People often ask us about being blind, and how we do the things we do. Our anchor segment features a facet of the adaptive skills we learned from the Blindness Rehab Center (BRC). We discuss various specialized products that blind people use as a prosthetic, as well as simple ways to adapt to the world around us and in the home.
Along the way we have some fun telling funny life stories, share unusual news items, top 10 lists, and even letters from listeners. Leave us ratings, reviews, blah blah blah. But feel free to tell us your funny life story, ask a question, or suggest a topic you want to hear about.
Our goal is to keep the conversation family-friendly, fun, and humorous. Language may drift to the childish, but kept as clean as possible. Some topics may not be geared to children, so parental guidance is preferred.
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People often ask us about being blind, and how we do the things we do. Our anchor segment features a facet of the adaptive skills we learned from the Blindness Rehab Center (BRC). We discuss various specialized products that blind people use as a prosthetic, as well as simple ways to adapt to the world around us and in the home.
Along the way we have some fun telling funny life stories, share unusual news items, top 10 lists, and even letters from listeners. Leave us ratings, reviews, blah blah blah. But feel free to tell us your funny life story, ask a question, or suggest a topic you want to hear about.
Our goal is to keep the conversation family-friendly, fun, and humorous. Language may drift to the childish, but kept as clean as possible. Some topics may not be geared to children, so parental guidance is preferred.
Quick recap
Keith discussed his recent trip to Dinosaur Adventureland. We engaged in trivia and word games, and shared various animal-related stories and humorous anecdotes. We covered personal topics including health issues, household organization challenges, and financial difficulties, as well as plans for future events and potential pet ownership. The meeting also touched on technical problems, home improvement projects, and concluded with discussions about upcoming activities and fundraisers.
Summary
Keith discussed his recent trip to Dinosaur Adventureland Park in Alabama, where he encountered a Baptist preacher who runs the park and has a quirky sense of humor. Keith shared details about the park’s activities, including a petting zoo, jeep tours, and Bible lessons. Terry mentioned his high blood sugar levels during the podcast.
Random Topic
For the random segment, Keith presents a trivia quiz with 10 questions.
The quiz covered various topics including music, literature, geography, sports, and confectionery. In the process we discussed questions about songs by the Righteous Brothers, John Milton’s “Paradise Lost,” the capital of Japan, celebrity birthdays, the natural habitat of grizzly bears, NBA teams, and chocolate companies. The participants answered questions about dog agility, the movie “Father of the Bride,” and the process by which plants create food. The session concluded with a brief discussion about Terry’s blood sugar monitor and its recent alerts.
News of the Week
Your podcast hosts shared several animal-related stories, including a Florida bear that was captured after taking a nap in a backyard hot tub using donuts laced with knockout drugs, a chicken that wandered into a Buffalo Wild Wings in Ohio, and an elephant seal that wandered into a Cape Town shopping area before being successfully returned to the ocean. Terry shared updates about two bears that escaped from their zoo enclosure in London and broke into a grocery store, while Jill’s story focused on a 20-year-old parrot named Hendrix in Rhode Island who needs a new home due to his extensive curse word vocabulary. The conversation ended with Keith’s report about North Dakota’s initiative to install flush toilets at historical sites, with the childhood home of Lawrence Welk being the latest location to receive the upgrade.
Jill’s Weird Words
Terry has some connection trouble, but Keith and Jill engaged in a word game, discussing the meanings and origins of various words, including “laudable,” “appendage,” “keystone,” “notionate,” “pannier,” “notorious,” “wheeble,” and “acushment.” Terry joined later, contributing to the discussion and sharing personal anecdotes.
Terry’s Top 10 List
Terry presents a list of “Top 10 things not to do while naked,” including dangerous activities like cooking, mowing the lawn, and using sharp tools.
Anchor Topic
We don’t have anything prepared, so we explored tax benefits for the blind and elderly, noting that some states offer property tax savings for disabled individuals.
Email and final thoughts
Keith reads two humorous emails, one about a woman trying to solve a jigsaw puzzle and another about a father pretending to announce his divorce to bring his children home for Christmas. As usual we close it out with our final thoughts. Keith signed off the meeting, encouraging listeners to rate and review their podcast, and provided information on how to connect with the show through their website.
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That Sounds Funny
People often ask us about being blind, and how we do the things we do. Our anchor segment features a facet of the adaptive skills we learned from the Blindness Rehab Center (BRC). We discuss various specialized products that blind people use as a prosthetic, as well as simple ways to adapt to the world around us and in the home.
Along the way we have some fun telling funny life stories, share unusual news items, top 10 lists, and even letters from listeners. Leave us ratings, reviews, blah blah blah. But feel free to tell us your funny life story, ask a question, or suggest a topic you want to hear about.
Our goal is to keep the conversation family-friendly, fun, and humorous. Language may drift to the childish, but kept as clean as possible. Some topics may not be geared to children, so parental guidance is preferred.
