Tag: challenges

By Arielle Zionts I am a recent graduate of the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland, ME Over 15 weeks, Salt students study

By Randy Pierce As Autumn and I stroll through the airport and onto the plane, and then settle into a seat with her curled up against my

By Randy Pierce "I find it hugely inspiring to meet and run alongside other people who are on their vision loss journey Together, we can

By Randy Pierce “It is sometimes a mistake to climb; it is always a mistake never even to make the attempt If you do not climb, you will

By Randy Pierce "I've learned that finishing a marathon isn't just an athletic achievement It's a state of mind; a state of mind that says

By Randy Pierce Many people managing vision loss are uncomfortable with the word "blind" Whether it’s a more horrific imagined final

By Randy Pierce “People will forget what you say and what you do long before they will forget how you made them feel” -- Maya

By Randy Pierce I’ve undoubtedly earned the reputation that’s at the source of this week’s post and yet I still find amusement in

By Randy Pierce I had gone totally blind and a sudden new challenge--damage to my cerebellum from possible mitochondrial disease--had

By Randy Pierce Interesting that I’m writing about procrastination as I submit this blog post rather late to my ever cheerful content

By Brent Bell Randy and I are planning on riding a double century (over 200 miles) Friday, June 27th, 2014 The “century” or 100-mile

By Randy Pierce A very common question in my world is, “When is Autumn going to hike” The answer is far clearer after a tremendous

By Rick Stevenson Access:  (n) - the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance

By Randy Pierce March comes in like a lion and this week we at 2020 Vision Quest are feeling that as much as anyone We had submitted an

Guiding Eyes shares fantastic news and begins a new chapter in Randy's and Tracy’s lives! By Randy Pierce “Every new beginning comes

By Randy Pierce Guiding Eyes Quinn 12/11/04 – 1/20/14 Beloved Boy of Randy and Tracy Pierce Puppies Behind Bars Graduate Guiding

By Randy Pierce I am choosing to use 2014 to reach for many goals, some of which are known to me and some which will be developed along the

By Randy Pierce I know what you’re thinking “Wait a second, Randy, Michael Phelps isn’t blind!” That’s mostly true but not

By Randy Pierce I really do love snow and truly like winter--which is a dangerous statement here in New Hampshire after a 36-hour

By Randy Pierce Life, just like blindness, has both challenges and rewards aplenty For me, it is not blindness which is hardest but the