Ms.Chelle

@Chellezhere (5707)

United States

Joined myLot 8 years ago

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Day 2: Unsung Heroes — Who is Someone You Appreciate but Do not Always Acknowledge?

Ms.Chelle @Chellezhere (5707) • United States 8h

Throughout the moments of our lives, people touch us in so many different and meaningful ways. These people often perform random acts of kindness at the spur of the moment or any chance they get. A kid in your class who lent you a...

Day 1: "Gratitude Countdown — What Are You Thankful for Today?"

Ms.Chelle @Chellezhere (5707) • United States 14 Nov

As we approach Thanksgiving in the U.S., let’s take the next two weeks to focus on gratitude together. No matter where we're from or what holidays we celebrate, we all have something to be thankful for. This series is about...

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Training Over

Ms.Chelle @Chellezhere (5707) • United States 9 Nov

Yesterday was yet another beautiful autumn day in Central New York. Our trainer, Nicholas (dog) and I celebrated the last day of training by walking into the heart of my village and grabbing another bite to eat at a local cafe....

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A Beautiful Autumn Day In CNY

Ms.Chelle @Chellezhere (5707) • United States 5 Nov

What a beautiful day we are having today! We took Nic for training at a local breakfast and lunch cafe, stayed for brunch, and then stopped at the lake before heading home. A big thanks to our waitress for her fantastic service!...

record temps

loving the lake life

dog walking

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Strength in Trust: Beyond the Big White Stick

Ms.Chelle @Chellezhere (5707) • United States 2 Nov

I've always lived by the motto "Walk softly and carry a big stick," but recent reflections have lead me to believe that perhaps real wisdom lies in "walking softly and holding onto a guide dog's harness." I say true strength lies...

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Cow Herding

Ms.Chelle @Chellezhere (5707) • United States 29 Oct

"Hello, yeah, it's been a while. Not much, how 'bout you? (Remember that song? It's one of my all-time favorites.) I hadn't meant to be silent this long, but things happen sometimes. And, speaking of things that have happened,...

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I Received Good News

Ms.Chelle @Chellezhere (5707) • United States 13 Sep

Hello, I hope you are all doing well. I know it's been well over a month since I last posted, but I am still here - have been quite busy. He is not here yet, but my dog will be in about a month. This dog, by the way is my guide...

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Things That Annoy You In Public Restaurants

Ms.Chelle @Chellezhere (5707) • United States 1 Aug

Although, I am always the first to remind others that a child is "only acting his age" or maybe a bit overstimulated, I have zero tolerance for kids climbing all over chairs and tables, throwing food, toys, etc. That unruliness...

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Whackadoodledoo

Ms.Chelle @Chellezhere (5707) • United States 29 Jul

I went to check my mail today and noticed the figure of a neighbor acting strangely in the hall. Unfazed, I kept walking because I didn't care what she was doing and the mailman was still filling our boxes. As I got closer, I...

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Apartment Woes

Ms.Chelle @Chellezhere (5707) • United States 22 Jul

Ain’t that a kick! I found a note on my door from management Friday afternoon stating pet owners could no longer hang out in common areas of the building with their dogs. These overly excitable, under-45-pound dogs have been...

dog ban

uncleanliness

management turnover

unprofessional environment

favoritism

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Almost Fell Again: Why Historic Places Need Accessibility Features

Ms.Chelle @Chellezhere (5707) • United States 19 Jul

Navigating this world with vision loss can be challenging, especially when stores lack the contrast and tactile properties of anti-slip and other tactile paint or tape, creating challenges for people with vision loss. Uneven...

eating

shopping

walking

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Embracing Diversity

Ms.Chelle @Chellezhere (5707) • United States 15 Jul

In these divisive times, we should celebrate what unites us instead of judging another person's patriotism by party affiliation or symbols like "Old Glory" (our flag) on our clothes. Patriotism is about our united commitment to...

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The Nonsense Continues

Ms.Chelle @Chellezhere (5707) • United States 9 Jul

Those of you who have been a member here at least as long as I have may recall me posting about my next-door neighbor. Things are and are not better. She's still spreading lies about me to every new resident and employee here, and...

lies

yeah

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Something Funny In My Purse

Ms.Chelle @Chellezhere (5707) • United States 5 Jul

As (I am sure) most of you know, yesterday was Independence Day in the USA. For me, it started with an early morning walk, during which I received an invitation text from a friend for dinner. I was not about to go empty-handed,...

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20/20 Isn't Enough: The Hidden World of Refractive Errors and Reading Glasses

Ms.Chelle @Chellezhere (5707) • United States 3 Jul

Have you ever known someone who swears they have perfect vision, only to confuse you by reaching for (or claiming they don't have) their reading glasses the moment you offer them something to read or examine close-up? "Perfect"...

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The Need For Speed

Ms.Chelle @Chellezhere (5707) • United States 1 Jul

The Blue Angels, formally named the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (and second oldest formal aerobatic team in the world, after the French Patrouille de France, which formed in 1931), are a flight demonstration squadron...

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Strange and Silly Thoughts

Ms.Chelle @Chellezhere (5707) • United States 30 Jun

Scrolling through my Facebook feed this morning, I saw the following: "What's the strangest thing you believed as a kid." I can't remember much of what I did or did not believe in the 1970s, but I remember one silly thing that...

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A Conscious Shift In Mindset

Ms.Chelle @Chellezhere (5707) • United States 29 Jun

We often see memes that say things like, "It only takes one person to change your life: you." There's a powerful truth to that. Self-improvement is crucial. But let's consider things from a different angle. We all strive to be...

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