Living Above the Noise

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1) Episode Summary In this warm, funny, and reflective episode of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses open with Mother’s Day reflections, their first Sprinter van camping trip of the season, and a very important audience assignment: help name the van. Their trip to Saratoga, Wyoming includes hot springs, a late-night knock from the police, a Google Maps prairie adventure, and the discovery that they had unknowingly parked just steps from the lake. Penn then shares a moving story about meeting Diane, a woman adjusting to vision loss, and helping her find tools, encouragement, and a new cane. The conversation turns toward the deep value of connecting with others who understand blindness and low vision from the inside. Moses shares his current family photo project, scanning thousands of old photographs and negatives, some unseen for nearly 80 years. The episode then centers on a listener question about how Penn and Moses “live above the noise.” Their answer blends humor and wisdom as they discuss choosing peace, protecting their marriage, avoiding emotional drama, and refusing to let outside negativity poison their relationship. The episode closes with a historical spotlight on Harriet Tubman, including Penn’s reflections on Tubman’s low vision, courage, and almost unimaginable resilience. Penn and Moses also share listener feedback, invite people to connect on YouTube, and promote the May 30 Aftersight walk at Cherry Creek Reservoir. 2) Contact Info The Blind Chick / Aftersight Website: Aftersight.org Feedback Email: [email protected] YouTube: Search Aftersight on YouTube Event Mentioned Aftersight walk at Cherry Creek Reservoir Date: May 30 Location: Cherry Creek Reservoir, Aurora, Colorado Details available at Aftersight.org Producer Credit Produced by Jonathan Price Podcast and Program Producer, Aftersight 3) Show Credits Show: The Blind Chick Hosts: Penn Street and Moses Street Produced by: Jonathan Price Organization: Aftersight Closing Reminder: Be kind to yourself this week and find a way to be kind to somebody else. It’s good for your soul. (00:05) - — Welcome Back to The Blind Chick (00:28) - — Mother’s Day Reflections (01:59) - — Help Penn and Moses Name the Sprinter Van (03:23) - — Camping in Saratoga, Wyoming (04:04) - — Van Repairs, Oil Lights, and Travel Stress (05:06) - — A Late-Night Knock at the Van Door (06:02) - — Google Maps Takes Them Through the Prairie (06:54) - — Waking Up Right Beside the Lake (07:22) - — Penn Meets Diane at Aftersight (08:20) - — The Exhaustion of New Vision Loss (09:18) - — Tools, Canes, Hiking Poles, and Encouragement (10:14) - — The Importance of Shared Blindness Experience (11:38) - — Moses Begins His Family Photo Project (12:37) - — Scanning Negatives Nearly 80 Years Old (14:57) - — Listener Question: Living Above the Noise (16:44) - — Choosing Peace Instead of Reacting (19:16) - — Making End-of-Life Planning Surprisingly Funny (21:23) - — Calling Out Drama and Protecting the Relationship (23:33) - — Don’t Let Others Tear Down Your Spouse (25:16) - — Recognizing Work Stress Without Taking It Personally (27:00) - — Blind History Spotlight: Harriet Tubman (28:24) - — Low Vision, Courage, and the Underground Railroad (31:31) - — Listener Note from Dr. Jim Valenzuela (32:15) - — Moses’ Red Face on YouTube (33:47) - — Reminder to Listen to Jean Parker’s Episode (34:41) - — Aftersight Walk on May 30 (35:24) - — Closing: Be Kind to Yourself and Others

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