Trina Council
Living in Chicago, IL
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Published Content: 14
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On AC since: 03.31.08
Bio:
I am a late-deafened adult with a cochlear implant. I have recently married and moved to the Chicago area where I am not working but was a social worker. I am finding time to do the things I've loved before but couldn't.
I am a late-deafened adult with a cochlear implant. I have recently married and moved to the Chicago area where I am not working but was a social worker. I am finding time to do the things I've loved before but couldn't.
Education/Experience:
University of North Texas - Bachelor of Arts Degree
University of North Texas - Bachelor of Arts Degree
Interests:
writing, reading, glass mosaics, videography, photography, travel, sewing, bicycling, pets, bicycling...and of course, good food and good friends!
writing, reading, glass mosaics, videography, photography, travel, sewing, bicycling, pets, bicycling...and of course, good food and good friends!
Motto:
Do your own thing!
Do your own thing!
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This article answers the question of whether we should push our children to succeed. How much is too much? Where do we stop? At the end of the article are a few tips on how you can help your child become a successful, independent person.
By Trina Council | Published 4/1/2009 | Read more »
This is something I wrote in response to the after Thanksgiving Day trampling of a Wal*Mart employee who was trampled to death.
By Trina Council | Published 3/14/2009 | Read more »
This article is a quick guide to reducing or eliminating monthly PMS symptoms by eating a more healthy diet.
By Trina Council | Published 1/5/2009 | Read more »
A tongue-in-cheek look at the Colorado judge, Paul Sacco's, unusual punishment of requiring noise violation offenders to listen to Barry Manilow.
By Trina Council | Published 12/7/2008 | Read more »
A young woman comes to grips with the death of her abusive yet beloved father.
By Trina Council | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
A humorous and completely true account of the only blind date I have ever been on.
By Trina Council | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
From a common job interview question, "If you were a tree, what kind would you be?" comes an introspection about my own personal character.
By Trina Council | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
I love the neighborhood of Andersonville! It's an eclectic mix of people. Here's a small photo essay I compiled of a recent walk I took around the block.
By Trina Council | Published 11/23/2008 | View here »
This article focuses on wonderful items offered by Williams-Sonoma at a reasonable price for people on a budget.
By Trina Council | Published 5/1/2008 | Read more »
This research focuses on the question of whether there exists a bona fide "Deaf Culture" as opposed to simply a "deaf" disability group with no cultural identity. Controversy still exists regarding this topic and is still up for debate.
By Trina Council | Published 4/15/2008 | Read more »
In honor of Mother's Day, I've scoured various sources to bring you, what I believe, are some of the best quotes to describe what it is to be a mother. Enjoy.
By Trina Council | Published 4/11/2008 | Read more »
This paper examines the different theories of origin for the Hopi-Zuni kachina, Kokopelli. From the Pueblos reaching far into South America, Kokopelli is shrouded in mystery as a mythical trickster, trader and fertility god.
By Trina Council | Published 4/7/2008 | Read more »
An editorial regarding the Hearing world's view of cochlear implants in people with profound hearing loss. The TV show, CSI is used to illustrate typical societal attitudes towards the Deaf, specifically, and also the Hard-of-Hearing.
By Trina Council | Published 4/3/2008 | Read more »
A debate between two organizations for those with hearing loss. Pepsi's deaf super bowl commercial created controversy, generating positive and negative responses from the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and the National Association of the Deaf.
By Trina Council | Published 4/1/2008 | Read more »
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