Category Archives: Personal stories

My New Projects: Consulting and Accessibility

Posted on October 6, 2019 by esralston

I’ve been working hard on a few projects lately. I left my job in 2017 and went back to school to get my certificate in nonprofit management. I felt pretty confident I would find a new job easily, considering my … Continue reading →

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What is a Deaf Fail?

Posted on September 4, 2018 by esralston

So it’s been a while, hasn’t it? I have been preoccupied with lots of things lately, including my parents’ deaths, figuring out career stuff (I am currently in between jobs), volunteering on a few projects, helping my kids with school, … Continue reading →

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Cultivating a Gratitude Practice

Posted on March 7, 2017 by esralston

In February I did Sharon Salzberg’s Real Happiness Meditation Challenge. Each day I would get an email introducing the day’s topic which also included a brief guided audio meditation. It was really great- just 10-15 minutes or less each day … Continue reading →

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Headbands: An Opportunity for Compassion

Posted on March 10, 2016 by esralston

Ever since the World Cup games several years ago, my son has become very interested in sports. He has tried out (in this order) ultimate frisbee, soccer, and most recently, basketball. My son uses two cochlear implants to hear, and because … Continue reading →

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My Good Deed for the Day

Posted on May 17, 2015 by esralston

Today our family walked down to a neighborhood parade and on our way back home, ran into an elderly couple who could not remember where they parked their car. We stood with them on the sidewalk, trying to help them picture … Continue reading →

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April 6, 2015: Day 365/365 of Exercise

Posted on March 29, 2015 by esralston

The words stayed there on the screen mocking me. Day 365/365 of exercise. I could not stop staring at them. I sort of wanted to slap my face for getting so hooked by this seemingly simple Facebook status update. My first … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Contemplations

Posted on February 9, 2015 by esralston

Today is Monday. I am feeling sluggish- got a pain in my back and the weather is still ominously grey outside. It’s Seattle, after all. I swear I could be related to Garfield the cat sometimes. I keep reminding myself, … Continue reading →

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What’s New With Me These Days?

Posted on January 24, 2015 by esralston

I know, I know, it’s been a while since I’ve posted. I’ve no good excuse except for being incredibly busy with a new contract, my current job, juggling husband and kid activities, staying true to my goal of exercising every … Continue reading →

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Reiki: Exploring a tool for healing

Posted on October 13, 2014 by esralston

I took a Reiki workshop on a beautiful Saturday not too long ago. As I rode my bike there, I felt ambivalent about taking it and was not in the best mental space. A few troubling firestorms had occurred that … Continue reading →

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Raising Awareness about Hearing Loss with Seattle Seahawk Derrick Coleman

Posted on June 19, 2014 by esralston

And heeeeere it is! My post about meeting Derrick Coleman and the fabulous experience helping to run a fundraising event. Read it and enjoy!

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