Listeners joined ACBDA in welcoming Jessie Rayl who will talk to us about living and coping with the psycho-social aspects of living with diabetes and vision loss and dealing with the disease on a 24 hour, 365 days a year basis without any real relief. Jessie guided us through some good coping methods and shared her strategies for living well with diabetes and impaired vision. Sponsored by American Council of the Blind Diabetics in Action

Episode Notes

Lively Latin: A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in Mythology will be included.

Class notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/3sX3c2D

Listeners joined Lucy for a discussion of games you can play with your Amazon Echo Device. New games were discussed. Listeners were encouraged to bring their own suggestions.

Each week, Jewel walks everyone through an area of independent living. This week we discussed the dining room part 1. This time, we discussed: • Tablecloths • setting the table • serving food • and other topics related to serving meals

Part 2 of the dining room will cover personal eating and drinking skills and tips for a neater meal. Contact Jewel via email

Making steak, home-made garlic mashed potatoes, and steamed broccoli. Items needed: • Steak of any type • 4 to 6 potatoes • fresh or minced garlic • butter • frozen broccoli • water • oven or indoor grill • two pots (one small and one large) • cutting board • paring knife • potato masher • spatula • steak or preferred seasonings

Tori will provide substitutions where possible. Access the ingredients list via phone by calling 662-443-2664.

“It’s okay.” How to find the perfect k-cup for you. We talked about machines that people have tried; accessibility; accessories; and brainstorm labeling k-cups. Listeners brought their favorite k-cup. We all came away with some thrilling new recommendations. Class notes are available here.

Michael helped listeners with their Windows and screen reader questions. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center

Making a pork shoulder. Ingredients:

• 3–5-pound pork shoulder
• 1 onion
• 2 cans Dr. Pepper

Optional ingredients: ·       Tabasco sauce ·       teriyaki sauce ·       Frank’s spicy sauce Access the ingredients list via phone by calling 662-443-2664. Join the ACB Cooks email list. Contact ACB Cooks via email.

Our you curious about the major sports? Do you find your self-confused about home runs, slam dunks, goals, and touchdowns? If so, then this was the call for you! Listeners joined Herbie and Belinda as they explained the different sports including how they are played, how they are scored, championships, and more! We also talked about where you can watch or listen to them, and we'll even tell you who to route for…well, not that part, though we do have our opinions. There also was time for your questions. We also invited major sports fans to contribute as well! (Note, the focus was on American sports.) This time: Let's Play ball! It was the opening week of Major League Baseball! Listeners Came and joined us to learn about America's past time.

Listeners joined us with their questions, tips, or stories about growing plants and keeping animals.