Happy Equinox! I have had such a response to my iPhone article, that I wanted to do a little broadcast for everyone. On the first night of Autumn, I took my iPhone outside, and recorded the sunset with the Color Identifier app. Then, I went inside and recorded the subtle differences in color between the various beautiful varieties of salt lamps from Solay Wellness. I deliver commentary and give my thanks for all the wonderful comments throughout. Listen through stereo headphones for best results. I hope you enjoy.
By the way, I also announce my Equinox surprise: the Behind the Curtain Bulletinboard System.
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Hi Austin,
I listened to this fantastic broadcast. It is a really great idea to give us an impression of the equinox this way. It was fascinating to listen to the sunset. It’s an interesting experience to listen to the sunset far far away and getting a great impression of it. So thanks a lot for this great experience.
All the best,
Judith
Austin,
Thank you so much for your article in The Atlantic online. National Public Radio sometimes talks about “driveway moments,” when a story is so captivating that you just can’t get out of the the car until it’s over. I wasn’t driving, but your essay was a driveway moment for me, and kept me up past midnight, first reading your essay, then going to your web site, then looking up other assistive technology, such as the Optacon.
My first real encounter with a blind person was with a student when I worked in California in the mid-1970′s. She walked into the library, and was wearing wire-rim glasses with yellow “happy face” decals over the lenses. When we first met, I said, “How can you see anything through those things?” She replied, “I can’t — I’m blind.” Instant rapport.
Keep up the good work.
Found your blog by reading your review as I Stumbled across it on the Atlantic.com’s website. LOVE it! LOVE!
I hope it’s okay to comment here. I found your blog through the Atlantic article and just wanted to thank you. I am color blind and had never heard of the Color Identification app before, but went right to download it before I’d even finished your wonderful essay. It is going to change my life. Thank you thank you thank you.
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