Author: Dallas

As A Child Watching Movies Was A Challenge Growing up deaf, seeing movies in theaters was always challenging. I would leave the theater with a ton of questions because I would miss a lot of the dialog. It really wasn’t until maybe 5 to 10 years ago that movie theaters offered caption solutions for all… Read more

Saw A Documentary Last night I watched a documentary “The Redeem Team” about the 2008 USA Basketball Olympic Team. The team that was tasked with retaking the gold after “only” getting the bronze in 2004. Basketball is supposed to be America’s sport, we have the NBA where players from around the world come to compete… Read more

Creativity Is Evolving I have previously talked about how jobs have changed because of technology. But people also change with technology. Or, more accurately, technology has transformed our ability to do things. Thirty years ago you could shoot a video. It would have probably required an expensive camera. If you needed any editing, you would… Read more

The Rise and Fall of Elevator Operators Back in the day, elevator operators were an integral part of our daily lives. Their job involved ensuring smooth rides, applying brakes, and taking passengers to the right floor. But today, we can scarcely imagine a more redundant profession. Pushing a button is all it takes to ascend… Read more

How often do we consider our life as a mere block of time? Indeed, we refer to it as a lifetime, but it’s more than that—it’s a unique period that belongs solely to us, a canvas for growth and becoming. Our lifetimes are inherently personal, granting us the freedom to shape them as we see… Read more

This is the inaugural post of what I hope will be a series of reflections, discoveries, and connections. I’m embarking on this blogging adventure to acquire new skills, share my perspective, and engage with the global community—all from the comfort of my digital nook. I’m Dallas Adolphsen. As I approach the milestone of 40, I… Read more