A COUPLE OF ASSIST DEVICES

      There were some excellent comments on my last post that reminded me of some things I should say.

      My last post  covered the challenges of manuals and instructions on various devices. We all know the challenges of setting up new products.  When the same manual is meant for a dozen or more products things get fuzzy in a hurry.

     For seniors, some ordinary activities become a challenge. so around the home things we've done all the time become a bit of a challenge. 

    So here are two things that are a great help around the home.

    I have a good magnifying glass which is out and handy to use. I have a good magnifying glass which has a light with it. I got this magnifying glass at the casino. Once again I don't gamble but I do eat at the Casino. A while ago they gave us goody bags and the magnifying glass was one of the things in the bag. We both got a bag so we each have our own magnifying glass. They are a big help when it comes to dealing with the nasty small print. 

      Then I have a very special flashlight. I keep a flash light handy both day and night. I recommend these little flashlights as they have a special lens and bulb that makes things very bright. I would like to have another flash light These flashlights run for a bout 50 dollars but are well worth it. I got mine at a very good price. I was out with my birding group and I looked down and saw something that looked like a lanyard. I kicked it and found this flashlight in the snow. A homeless person had dropped it. 

    So these are two devices that I find very helpful.

     Now if I could only focus the camera to get a clear picture, life would be good. 

MORE FLASHLIGHTS

       Over my 37 years of teaching I had many different and interesting assignments. One of those assignments was to teach outdoor Ed. I had been going along with other Outdoor ed. teachers when they went on field trips. So I was given a couple of classes to teach. 

      We had in class instruction and then went on field trips to apply what the kids learned. We hiked, cross country skied and snowshoed. All field trips were over nighters. The kids were given a list of equipment they needed. For most overnights we stayed in youth hostels. The huts were small so kids slept on the floor.

     For one or two field trips a  year we tented. One field trip in November we tented under winter conditions. 

     Now when you take 35 kids on a 2 or 3 day field trip, the kids just don't go home at 3:30 PM to their home. We had those kids until it was bed time. Something had to be done to keep them occupied. We just didn't turn on the TV. 

    So I'm finally getting to the flashlight. One of the things they were to bring was a flashlight. Yes the flashlight was used in the tent. However, there were many games of tag or whatever they did using the flashlights. They hid from the light. They played tag. They ran all over the place.  They kept themselves occupied for an hour or two. 

     So , I'll bet the only kids playing with a flashlight were my Outdoor ed. classes. 

A GOOD PRICE

              Weaver of Grass was reminding us about an upcoming birthday. She had already been given two presents. Two torches (flashlights ) were given to her by friends. 

             The torches were to be used for emergencies. One of the handiest things I ever found was a very strong flashlight. I use it around the house all the time. I use it to connect things to my computer tower which is black. I have difficulty seeing things that are black.

             I was also reminded of how I got my handy dandy flashlight.

             I was out with my bird group and I thought I saw a lanyard in the snow. I kicked at it a bit and a flashlight came out of the snow. I had never seen such a flashlight as it was very powerful. 

           Now the flashlight was very likely dropped by a homeless person as there are many homeless in the Bower Woods. The homeless wander around in this dark area at night all night.

            So I got thinking about this poor guy/gal's loss and was about to feel sorry for them. Knowing lots of homeless people , I thought they probably got it for a very good price. Yes, it was probably shop lifted. 

            So I got a free flashlight out of the snow and I don't think I have to feel badly about the guy/gal losing it.