by Linda Bilodeau During the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, I spent time looking at my life by reviewing the present, the past year, and what I’d like to accomplish in the coming year. As a writer, I … Read More
Communications Committee Report – Q4 2022
WOW! That was a fun and busy quarter here at the Communications Committee. So much going on with ALDAcon and everything else that happened. If you have comments, please get in touch. The website continues to grow and be a … Read More
Treasurer’s Report – Q4 2021
Where has the summer gone? It seems like it just started, but now it is almost Labor Day! By now, ALDAcon planning is completed and the schedule is available on the website. We are looking forward to the Niagara Falls Con this October. Hopefully, we can still have our usual fantastic event and many of you will be vaccinated and able to attend. This report reflects the second quarter end (July 31, 2021). Our total funds in the bank accounts increased by $22,810 during this past quarter. This was due to ALDAcon registrations as well…
One of Us: Debra “Dee” Bare Rogers
This issue’s interview is with Debra “Dee” Bare Rogers, Region 1 Director. As a newcomer, Dee attended 2021 ALDAcon in Niagara Falls. She fit in so well with the community that she decided to run for Regional Director 1! … Read More
One of Us: An Interview with Laura Taylor
This issue’s interview is with Laura Taylor, an ALDAcon newcomer. Laura Taylor is an exuberant newcomer who joined us at this year’s ALDAcon in Niagara Falls, NY. Laura was born and raised in Dixon, IL, and currently resides in Georgetown, … Read More
Meandering Through the Hearing World: Hear Well – Enjoy Fall
by Linda Bilodeau Growing up in Vermont, I always looked forward to the calendar pages turning to fall, my favorite time of year. In October, lively green leaves would turn crimson and gold, signaling a call to action before the … Read More
Communications Committee Report – Q3 2021
It was an exciting quarter for all of us at ALDA. The main highlight was obviously the return of in person ALDAcon. It was a great success and the Niagara Falls location lent itself to some great pictures (check out … Read More
ALDAcon Memories: A Personal Journey
I’ve officially been a member of ALDA since 2010 when I moved to San Jose, CA. Prior to that I had been loosely involved with ALDA many years before in Chicago but never actually attended a meeting or subscribed. I had attended one of the famous Chicago Christmas parties that are a part of ALDA folklore but at the time I had no idea I was attending a well known event. I found the Chicago event after I had lost my hearing a few years before and was exploring hearing loss options. A mentor/friend whom I met…
One of Us: An interview with Fay Roseman, Ph.D
This issue’s interview is with Fay Roseman, Ph.D., an Associate Professor at Barry University. Fay considers herself a New Yorker. However, she was born in Miami, FL, and returned to Florida from New York in 1990 where she remains. Fay … Read More
Meandering Through A Hearing World: Good Hearing Friends
During the summer months, my husband and I like to catch up with our local friends who live in our Southwest Florida town full-time. The other night we were invited to someone’s house for dinner and were served a fine meal, pork tenderloin with apricots, couscous, asparagus, and a delightful French rosé. We spent a lively evening talking about our shared interest in movies, books, and politics. As friends we agree on most things. My husband and his friend met as medical school classmates many years ago, and the men lost track of each other after graduation….
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