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20220112 Recipe Swap – Healthy Recipes

Originally Aired January 12,2022 on ACB Media 5

January 31, 2022

Here we are in the new year. Time for all of those healthy resolutions! Burn some calories, not the food! Listeners stepped into Sheila's kitchen with some delicious but healthy recipes.

20220112 Abacus Made Simple

Originally Aired January 12,2022 on ACB Media 5

January 31, 2022

Despite having talking calculators, computers, and smartphones, some of us like to go back to the basics. Listeners joined Lucy to learn about using the abacus.

20220111 ACB History Book Discussion

Originally Aired January 11,2022 on ACB Media 5

January 31, 2022

Listeners read chapters 15, 16, and 17 of The Unseen Minority: A Social History of Blindness in the United States, by Frances A. Koestler, copyright 1976 and 2004 by the American Foundation for the Blind.

20220110 Office Hours with Dan

Originally Aired January 10,2022 on ACB Media 5

January 31, 2022

Listeners joined ACB President, Dan Spoone and others for an open discussion around the upcoming ACB DC Leadership Conference and whether to hold a hybrid or virtual only event. The input was appreciated and shared with the board during its meeting on Sunday, January 16.

20220108 ACB Home, Garden, and Agriculture – Blind Homesteader Moves Across Country

Originally Aired January 8,2022 on ACB Media 5

January 31, 2022

What is it like to be a single, female, blind homesteader who moves across the country with her animals? Nella has horses, goats, and other farm animals. Listeners joined Nella for tips on deciding where to homestead and to hear her story. Contact us at: [email protected].

20220104 Games To Play with Lady A

Originally Aired January 4,2022 on ACB Media 5

January 31, 2022

If you enjoy playing games as much as Lucy, listeners joined her for a discussion of what games you can play with your Amazon Echo Device. New games were discussed, and listeners were encouraged to bring their own game suggestions.

20220104 ACB History Book Discussion

Originally Aired January 4,2022 on ACB Media 5

January 31, 2022

Listeners read chapters 13 and 14 of The Unseen Minority: A Social History of Blindness in the United States, by Frances A. Koestler, copyright 1976 and 2004 by the American Foundation for the Blind. All were welcome.

20220104 Herbie’s Cooking Corner

Originally Aired January 4,2022 on ACB Media 5

January 31, 2022

Making sticky garlic chicken. A mixture of sweet and savory, this chicken will make everyone say yum. Items needed: • light brown sugar • chili sauce • soy sauce • crushed garlic clove • (you can use minced garlic in the jar) • ground ginger • seasoned pepper • 2 pounds cut up chicken (you can use boneless breasts or thighs) • Oven • mixing bowl • spoon • baking pan

20220103 Transitioning to Independence

Originally Aired January 3,2022 on ACB Media 5

January 31, 2022

Listeners shared their experiences with transitioning to independent living, whether that means moving out of your parents' house and living in a dorm or moving into your first apartment. Listeners discussed what experiences have been like living on their own as a blind person from all walks of life.

20211228 Abacus Made Simple

Originally Aired December 28,2021 on ACB Media 5

January 31, 2022

Despite having talking calculators, computers, and smartphones, some of us like to go back to the basics. Listeners joined Lucy to learn about using the abacus.