Author: Mike Nevin
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Aye Ai
There has been a lot of concern shown in the news about AI’s. So I thought I’d reassure myself by chatting to Alexa about it.…
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Everything on show… except books
We made it to our library the other day. Strike that, it is now called a Community Hub. Which is a very appropriate name, as…
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Moving the Goalposts
My card games have come up with a new wrinkle. You’ll tell me it’s not new and I’m just unobservant. I get extra points for…
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Waves of Change
I often hear people ask questions about how to cope once they are stuck at home due to illness, accident or disability. First, briefly you…
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Double Edged Sword
Double edged sword has always struck me as an odd expression. I am not a knight; King Charles take note. If I were, I guess…
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Visual diagnostics
I don’t know why we need doctors. The amazing visual diagnostic ability of the average person in the street is astounding. People can take one…
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Cobwebs in The Attic
So, you’ve just remembered that you might have stashed a Monet in the attic. Or did you forget to let your great aunt down when…
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One Step Removed
Some time ago I wrote a blog ‘Fly by Wire.’ It occurred to me that most people would not get that concept. But almost everyone…
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The Prize For The Sneakiest Ad Goes to…
Ever seen a sneaky ad on a game? Of course you have. You play supposedly free games, funded by adverts. Well, I am thinking of…
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Why is Alexa Ignoring Me?
Once upon a time, there was just me and Alexa. She sat next to my bed and sung me songs. If I wondered who was…
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Next Stop Hollywood
I’m not sure if I am getting carried away. It would be most unlike me. We have already appeared in a national professional magazine (Inside…
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Technology Fail
Early this morning someone banged on the front door. Mary had not yet woken up. No problem, we have a Ring doorbell. I picked up…
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Ten tips and hints
These are a list of ten things I have found make life easier when you are mobility limited: 1/ Litter picker/grab sticks. I can’t over…
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Fame at last
The Mail on Sunday picked up on my article, ‘Enabled by your environment.’ I was interviewed about it and this article is the result. They…
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A Bit of Support
I have a confession to make. I have had a bit of support. No, it’s not a girdle, nor a truss. Obviously I don’t need…
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I would love to see this on all suitable beaches in the UK
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-62218607
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My Article Published
Inside Housing have published my article/blog Enabled by your environment. It has triggered interest from a national newspaper. They wrote the headline. https://www.insidehousing.co.uk/comment/comment/i-had-to-move-to-the-north-east-to-get-an-accessible-home-we-need-to-provide-more-housing-for-people-with-disabilities-76113 You can…
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Wheelchair Etiquette
Well, anyone who knows me, will realise that I am 100% serious. I never have my tongue in my cheek, nor write farcical blogs. Now…
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Above and Beyond
There are times when people do things that are above and beyond. They go out of their way to help you. Yesterday, Kelly from Persimmon…
