Happy New Year Hummingbird!

Turning the proverbial page to 2025, here is our message to you-ou-ou. Featuring Three Little Birds by Bob Marley and the Wailers, and a cover by Kacey Musgraves.

My Story. Part Seven. The Final Chapter.

A few closing comments and anecdotes, and the story of Donna's mother's strength in the face of illness. By Donna Wetjen.

My Story. Part Six.

"My dad spoke five languages by the time he contracted those mumps" that resulted in his hearing loss. Some backstory about becoming deaf. By Donna Wetjen.

My Story. Part Five.

Feeling the responsibility of a guardian as a child. "How will my mother know?" By Donna Wetjen.

My Story. Part Four.

“In today’s world, there is more empathy for those who are ‘different,’ but I know we have a long way to go.” By Donna Wetjen

My Story. Part Three.

“When the TTY was invented, the deaf community was elated.” By Donna Wetjen

My Story. Part Two.

“As we got older, the fact that our parents were deaf became more and more advantageous to my brother and me… ” By Donna Wetjen

My Story. Part One.

“People tend to be surprised that deaf culture is a ‘thing,’ but it is…I invite you into the world I grew up in, as a hearing child.” By Donna Wetjen

How to Inadvertently Alienate People.

About Berlin: An “innocent” conversation about Berlin gone amiss. Why? Could be the American propensity to brag vs. the German way—to humblebrag. Helene Munson tells us more.