It’s what we’ve all heard before. The unpredictability of life. How plans aren’t guaranteed. Trails are like that too.

What comes to mind when you think of South Dakota? For me, it was endless farmland, Mount Rushmore, and the ...

From Leader Dogs for the Blind fundraising events to environmental education conferences, my voice was appreciated. I’m not sure if this was the case for a recent public meeting I attended. My voice opposed the majority opinion.

The winter months can be daunting for those with vision loss, myself included. Navigating slippery sidewalks, over unplowed curb cuts, and through frozen slush in the cold is really, not appealing. The blinding glare of snow, not pleasant.

Building trust in someone or something is a journey. Like any journey, it takes time, courage, and an open mind. Like any journey, it’s different for everyone. Trusting someone with your safety as you travel through your everyday life, in familiar and unfamiliar places, may seem difficult at first – especially when the one you’re trusting has four paws and a wet nose.