Author: Brian KC2KFD

I heard the strangest thing once again this afternoon, and I noticed it was about 20 minutes before my downstairs neighbor came home from work, yacking away on her phone. Someone, who was clearly trying to be as quiet as possible entered the building, quickly turned my landing light on and off, and then went in her apartment. Despite their best effort, I couldn’t help but notice the fact that they walked all the way through the apartment and back out again in less than three minutes. I do not think it was her boyfriend, as they were wearing heavy work boots and, “They have a different kind of walk from his.”

While doing laundry, I’ve been backing up all WordPress and none-WordPress websites hosted on my servers. You never know when the creak is going to rise and having everyone’s stuff backed up is a beautiful thing. “Cloud storage in multiple secure locations totally rocks!”

This morning, I woke feeling like something was different. My body felt light and relaxed, even though I went to bed around 1:00 AM and probably didn’t fall asleep until closer to 1:30 AM. But… Yeah… When I woke at 6:01 AM, “Something felt different!”

I ran off an hour-long meditation earlier this evening, looking for ideas on how to best podcast. While I was working the meditation, other thoughts about my family, neighbors, and my landlord kept coming up.

Who says you need a full night’s sleep to be productive in society? I’m starting to wonder why I bother with sleep at all. “It certainly has little use for me!”

This day’s 12:00 AM session with the free version of Copilot, where I delved into my journal entries dating back to January 1, 2023, was somewhat enlightening. The digital analysis, though I am skeptical about paying the subscription fee anytime in the near future, yielded valuable insights that have become somewhat of a guide in my quest for self-improvement.

A little while ago, I gave the Newtonian Gardens Property manager a box that has been sitting on my front porch since yesterday. The Seeing AI app on my iPhone is a beautiful thing, “Obviously helping more people than just me!”

I get these official-looking letters from the State of New Jersey’s Department of Community Affairs Housing Program once a year. I pulled one out of my mailbox once again as a part of this year’s recertification on Tuesday. This letter notifies me that they need to come and inspect my apartment as a part of the recertification process. It’s part of the deal if I want the Section 8 Housing Program to continue helping me with my rent. “It’s also part of the deal for my landlord too if he wants to continue receiving guaranteed rent payments!”

I couldn’t sleep this morning and decided to Google, “Mental Health Industry Scam in NJ,” and came across an article in the Burgan Record that really made me stop and think. It was about the opioid epidemic in New Jersey, which, like much of the country, has seen a dramatic increase in opioid-related deaths over the past decade. The numbers have apparently risen from 1,096 deaths in 2012 to over 3,000 in recent years. The article pointed out that the COVID-19 pandemic only made things worse, with addiction centers witnessing a big surge in demand for treatment.

I took a two-hour nap late this afternoon that left me feeling stoned. But the way I woke from it might have something to do with that. “I woke abruptly because a little birdy was whispering unpleasantries in my ear!”

I received notification from my case manager this morning about my Section 8 Housing Recertification, stating that everything thus far is in order. They also told me in their email that they really appreciate my thoroughness, too.

Well… For the hell of it I took a look at my Google Webmaster Tools reports for The Bria Sphere this morning. As usual I closed out the report in disgust. I’m feeling like I can’t be bothered with what a company like Google says about my website when they are so Woke they can’t even be bothered to generate reports in accordance with Web Accessibility Guidelines. “So much for being Woke Google!”

I got a notice from Goldberg Realty via email yesterday in forming me of a possible inspection of my apartment tomorrow. For Those who don’t know, Goldberg Realty owns and operates the complex where I live, “Newtonian Gardens Apartments.”

I tried a few remaining tricks to get things working right on my Epson ET 2803 color printer, I even used my iPhone to read the display on the printer itself with some success. But… “I was able to accomplish little on my own there!”

At 1:30 PM, I gave in to exhaustion and drifted into a brief sleep, going blissfully yet productively comatose for about two and a half hours. Upon awakening, I recalled the visions I had, them giving me the clarity I needed with regard to what to write here.

I might have mentioned this before, but I’ll say it again simply because I can. As a blind individual, “Technology is a lifeline that connects me to the world.” However, it’s not without its challenges, especially when devices don’t function as expected. My Epson ET-2803 printer, usually a dependable tool, has now decided it’s a good idea to stop printing in color, “Despite my best efforts to maintain the machine as recommended!”

Well… I went to bed and dozed off a few times. But I don’t think I slept for more than fifteen minutes. So rather than lying awake in frustration after trying a few things that will normally help me fall asleep for at least an hour, “Here I am again!”

As I sit here, reflecting on the pages of my personal journal, I’m faced with a conundrum that’s both deeply personal and surprisingly universal. It’s the question of what to share and what to hold back when it comes to the thoughts and experiences I’ve poured onto these pages.

Back in January, I decided to pick up a Hitachi Magic Wand for myself. I know it is often hailed as the ultimate personal massager for women in intimate settings, solo or with a partner. But it has also garnered a reputation for its versatility and effectiveness in providing targeted relief from muscle soreness and tension. Apparently, some male professional athletes supposedly love the Magic Wand, “For just that reason alone!”

I personally believe that JAWS for Windows Version 2024 has seen a significant upgrade with the introduction of the Face in View feature, finally putting it on par with the image related capabilities of the VoiceOver screen reader built into Apple’s iPhones and other products. This innovative feature is designed to enhance the video conferencing experience for visually impaired users, ensuring they are perfectly positioned within the camera’s view during calls.

The process of Section 8 Housing recertification can be a daunting task for anyone, but it presents a unique set of challenges for individuals like myself who are blind or visually impaired. It’s a time that requires organization, patience, and often, a helping hand. Yet, it’s also a moment that underscores a deeper issue: the need for society to recognize and value the contributions of all its members, regardless of their physical abilities.

While it’s true that the concept of the “early bird catches the worm” has been ingrained in us from a young age, it wasn’t until I stumbled upon Robin Sharma’s 5 AM Club that I truly understood the adage and why it works beautifully for so many. For me though, “It almost works the way Robin says it should!”

As I stepped out of building 2 here at Newtonian Gardens at 5:10 PM this evening to meet up with friends for dinner, the light rain and wind greeted me with a gentle caress, a stark contrast to the usual downpour that urges one to seek shelter. The soft drizzle was a welcome companion as I made my way through the busy streets; the teleprompter awake in my head and guiding me as to which way would be the safest to go to my destination. “Think of this teleprompter like a GPS giving up to the minute traffic reports and you’ll get the picture.”

Well… PHP Version 7.4 has been upgraded to 8.3 on all websites I host for other people. I’m pretty sure my WordPress clients will be happy to know this as it does generally mean a safer and more efficient operating environment for all of us on the server. cPanel’s handy dandy Multi PHP Manager certainly makes managing stuff like this a breeze so, “It’s all good!”

Got a nap in while waiting for the laundry to finish up in the drier in the laundry room here at Newtonian Gardens. The sun came out as I woke and headed downstairs to collect my dry clothes and now, “Here we are!”

It’s been suggested to me by more than a few licensed professionals of late that my form of depression more than likely has to do with a deregulated parasympathetics system, the deregulation having to do with traumatic experiences. I do live a rather dangerous lifestyle so I can see where that might be the case. But I also find it interesting how none of these professionals ever said anything about how hot showers, hot baths, or intense aerobic exercise can trigger a downward emotional spiral. Not that I recall, anyway. “Did I miss an important footnote?”

I’m thinking I can afford to wait and see what happens, WordPress reporting that the SQL database on the server is out of date. However, from what I can see, things are up to scratch on the server side of the equations. So… Having recently been notified that PHP on the server is being updated for enhanced safer performance, and having made the necessary adjustments on my end… As far as the issues WordPress has with MySQL … “Well… It will keep!”