Happy 4th of July, everybody! On this day of our country’s independence, I wanted to share a key moment of my personal independence. During seventh grade, I was challenged with jumping hurdles in P.E. class, not the easiest thing to do when only 1/2 of my limbs are able… As […]
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Today we chronicle Hammad’s unexpected experience at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, and we discover a quick lesson from his father’s childhood. As always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes, and we would be honored to borrow them again in the future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWGPlJvtkrA
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Here’s my hang-up, and love, of video games.
Read More Here’s why I struggle with reading children’s books.
Read More I was dropped on my head as a child….
Read More Contrary to popular belief, I was not dropped on my head as a child….
Read More Disabled lawn mowing teaches the art of cutting corners.
Read More Mirror, Mirror on the Wall…Do I like What I See?
Read More Everyone has hurdles in life. Some of mine were actual hurdles….
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This podcast shares a time when Hammad had a wonderfully unusual experience at a self-discovery seminar. As Always, we thank you for lending us your ears and eyes. Here’s a link to “Life Altering Moment Triggered by Racism, Guns and Mirrors,” which is referenced in this current podcast: Life Altering […]
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This podcast chronicles Hammad’s journey to the 70th Annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. Recorded at the Cannes Film Festival itself, the podcast features a guest appearance from Hammad’s sister Najla (aka Dolly). Thank you for lending me your ears and eyes. Here’s a picture of me on the […]
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This podcast chronicles how I tried out for “The Love Connection,” TV show. As always, I thank you for lending me your eyes and ears. Here’s a great video clip from “The Love Connection” TV series:
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Today’s podcast discusses how your imagination is vital to your survival. Thank you for lending me your ears and eyes. Keep imagining!
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First Watch and the Second Class Citizen chronicles a time when the misguided manager of an breakfast oriented diner in St. Louis reminded me why I live in California. Thank you for lending me your ears and eyes. Here’s a commercial about the restaurant chain the incident occurred.
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This episode reminds us why we can never “go back home again…” Here is a scene from “Risky Business,” which further embedded my never-dying love of Porsche deep into my soul.Thank you for lending me your ears and eyes.
Read More Track hurdles in seventh grade P.E. class proved daunting, especially for a kid with a disability. I’ve also attached a funny video on regular people attempting to do hurdles.
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This life altering moment was triggered by racism, guns and mirrors. Here’s a great clip on the day the US Hostages were freed after 444 days of captivity.
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Overcoming lawn mowing with a disability turned a weekly dusk ’til dawn challenge into a lifelong lesson. Attached is a funny, retro Sears “Craftsman Eager Mowers” commercial from the 1971.
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“Disabled Swimming Keeps Me Afloat,” chronicles how being abnormal was normal…until it wasn’t. Attached is a really inspirational video on disability swimming.
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