Dementia

An elderly Deaf man, diagnosed with dementia, just received his 180th ticket for parking in the handicapped stall, apparently forgetting, once again, to hang his HC placard, is now facing eviction for nonpayment of rent, using up his pension paying fines that is still racking up. Here in Florida, it's a $250 fine for each offense, meaning he still owes at least $50,000, including late fees, to the city, but his checks always been returned, because, nothing new, forgetting to buy stamps. He's so stubborn, despite the urging of his friends, refusing to give up driving so it'll be a matter of time before he get lost on the roads.He even forgets to renew his auto insurance policy, auto registration, etc. It will be a matter of time before an amber alert is set, stranded somewhere, forgetting to refill his gas tank. He doesn't contest the tickets as the courts won't provide him with an interpreter. 

IDignity

In our society, we Deaf need an ID card to obtain a driver's license, a passport to travel, apply for a job, rent an apartment, go to college, to vote, collect SSI or welfare, food stamps and Medicare, etc. Imagine the Deaf being homeless, having no access to all these services, a new non-profit organization, IDignity assist their clients in getting their birth certificate, social security card, and all the necessary documentation to obtain their Florida ID card, the first step toward independence.  

It's Illegal to be Hearing-Impaired

The Deaf of Louisiana will finally be respected as equals under a new law, HB253, now being considered in the state legislature, changing the terminology in its records, striking out the "hearing-impaired" mislabels and replacing them with the proper "Deaf." Republicans probably would oppose the bill if they think that we going to waste years and millions of taxpayers money sitting around correcting thousands of thousands of obsolete documents. I hope they hire Deaf clerks to take on the task of updating those documents.

The Society

Deaf Actor Sean Berdy is Sam, a gay character in an upcoming Netflix's "The Society."

Red Line

The President is stuck, his reputation is at stake now that the red line been crossed in the sand, got two options; to take actions, perhaps a strike to teach Syria a lesson, or ignore the genocide that can't escape our conscience after watching the nightly news. Our gunboat diplomacy days are over, we got enough problems of our own, so let the UN do its job of investigating the recent incident, pass resolutions condemning the the regime, and still unable to intervene due to the veto power of  Russia. Let our defense contractors earn a tidy profit of supplying arms to the rebels who may one day turn against us. The freedom fighters of today are the terrorists of tomorrow. It's time that America shed its image as an imperialistic empire.

Apollo 11 National Park

There is a proposal in Congress to designate the original Apollo lunar landing site into a national park. I'm looking forward to applying as a park ranger, it'll be a lonely job.

Childbirth

A Deaf magician posted this picture on his Facebook timeline. I assumed that this is what he answered his kids when they first asked the question: "Where did we all come from?"

Florida Avenue

There a few Gallaudet students living a lavish lifestyle on campus while studying for their MBA, they hope to open their own brokerage firm on Wall Street, investing in Deaf upstarts. They amass a portfolio over a million dollars, at first I suspected a pyramid scheme, but that wasn't the case, investing their monthly SSI on penny stocks. They learned only three words while at Gallaudet; "Buy, Hold, and Sell". This summer they are travelling across the country conducting Deaf financial seminars. They became so filthy rich that Gallaudet officials meet every whims, expecting a payback when they become philanthropists, but I'm doubtful as I never seen them leaving a tip at world-class restaurants in Georgetown.

Flu

The flu season is still here so it's time to get a flu shot. You can get it at your primary care doctor, but if you want to avoid the co-payment so you can afford that pizza, check with your local health department, maybe they offer free flu shots. Deafies loves freebies! In our area, a clinic in Hunter's Creek is offering free flu shots this Wednesday at noon while supplies last, I think I'll take advantage of that opportunity. Yes, I'm brave enough!

Obamacare

Just got notification from my insurance carrier that Vitamin D is now covered under "Obamacare," for those 65 and over, that makes sense as we elderly people are prone to falls, and if we don't get enough sunlight, Vitamin D will strengthen our bones. "Obamacare" will lower our premiums as it put emphasis on preventive medicine, now it's time to get my flu shot, ouch!

Hypocrites

There was once a Deaf LSM clerk in our postal facility warning us all not to steal mail, eventually the postal inspectors caught her stealing credit cards. 
Nowadays, I notice that some Deaf been warning us about those Nigerian scams, but themselves are  involved in multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes, so beware of these hypocrites.

Eminent-Domain

I think that mayor, Gayle McLauhlin, got a lot of guts (or nerves) to stand up to the banking industries taking advantages of those whose homes in her city, Richmond, California, went underwater, resulting in a rash of foreclosures, when they refuses to renegotiate their mortgages. She is taking an unusual approach to the crisis, threatening to use the power of eminent-domain to purchase these homes at market value, and provide an affordable alternative, with a group of investors participating, earning a reasonable return. I support the idea, despite the fact that they may retaliate against the city refusing the give credits to any future development projects on top of potential lawsuits. If we got a problem, we need creative solutions!

Dead Valley Scrolls

A Californian Deaf hiker, seeking relief from the sun, explores a cave, stumbled onto something, while drinking bottled water to satisfied his thirst, fearing rattlesnakes, lighted a flare only to discover the lost "golden tablets," which became known as the Dead Valley Scrolls, reaffirming the faith of Joseph Smith followers. 

It was auctioned off, and the proceeds paid for his next expenditure up Mt. Everest. The highest bidder was an atheist who had it destroyed, so we will never know its content.

Bar

I told the bartender that I drink to forget, and that's why I to paid him tips in advance!

Measles

There has been an outbreak of measles lately, parents neglected their responsibility to keep their children healthy. 
Religious beliefs and safety concerns are not acceptable excuses.
It's now time to think about protecting yourselves to stay healthy during the upcoming flu season new year, then it's time to think about getting vaccinations to protect yourselves against the flu, pneumonia, shingles, and hepatitis, especially if you plan on traveling abroad.

Here's a checklist:

____Influenza Vaccine

____Pneumococcal Vaccine

____Shingles Vaccine

____Hepatitis Vaccine

These vaccinations can be done during your annual physical examination. If you got any questions, contact your primary care physician.

David

Michelangelo's David returned to Italy after a stint at the Smithsonian Institution, apparently gained weight while here in America.

Curfew

A curfew was imposed during the hurricane, so I went online, using social media, to search my lost childhood friends, I came across a vulnerable black girl I bullied. I send her a message to clear my conscience:

Hello, you remember me, I'm sorry that I shot you with a water pistol in fifth grade. I beg your forgiveness. The principal moved me to another classroom in the basement after having the German measles. It's my mission to reconnect with old classmates before we all return to our creator.

Time

Let's assume that time travel is possible, would you rather go back in time to meet your ancestors or travel into the future to see your grandchildren?  

AirShark

Just imagine a shark floating in the air, without water, coming out an elevator, shopping at the mall, riding the subways just like us. A cool gadget, check it out.

Earth Day

It's Earth Day this weekend, join us at Lake Eola here in Orlando, let's save the planet!