Holman Prize Committee Says No, But Emily Trepanier And I Say Hell Yes

Hello again; I hope you and your family are doing well. In a previous post I told you about how my third attempt at winning one of the Holman Prize $25,000 grants was more successful. I did make it past the first round into the semi finals this time. Which is a big accomplishment. I … Read more

Answering the Challenge of Writing and Recording My First Song

Hello again; I hope your 2022 is getting off to a great start. I hope you have already taken some of those small steps on the journey towards your big goal or dream. Today, I’m writing to share my experience writing my first song. Those of you who know me well know that even now … Read more

Latest Nepris Talk Talking Starting A Podcast With 9th Graders

Hello again; I hope you and your family are safe and healthy. Like you I sincerely hoped that Covid was behind us. And that we would begin 2022 by starting to return to something more like what we are used to. But that didn’t happen, and find ourselves once again trying to conduct business, educate … Read more

Author Ken Brandt Shares the Advantages of Poor Eyesight

Hello again; After a long absence, I’m back with a wonderful new episode of What’s Your Excuse? Show. I am blessed to have gotten to sit down with author Ken Brandt. Some of you have heard me say that one of the reasons I have accomplished so much is because I’m not smart enough to … Read more

Award Winning Documentary Film Makers Anthony Saldana and Jason Figueira Visit What’s Your Excuse

Hello again; I’m excited to bring you a wonderful new episode of The What’s Your Excuse? Show. This time I will be speaking with international award-winning documentary film makers Anthony Saldana and Jason Figueira. They are the visionaries behind the film Straight Off The Canvas. This amazing film shows us how the visually impaired can … Read more