Hi! While you’re all thinking about the DeafRead Vlog/Blog Awards, I’m going to toss out my own shameless plug.
If you would like to review any of my 2007 vlog posts or blog posts, they are all listed conveniently for you below. Just click on the link to have a look. Vlog posts are categorized at the top and Blog posts are categorized at the bottom.
Happy reviewing! ![]()
~ L


2007 Vlog Posts:
ASL Stories:
- A Fable for Deaf Children: The Tortoise and The Hare
- The Legend of Two Wolves ~
- “Punchinello, You are special!”
- Wanted: 3 Blessings from the DeafRead Kingdom ~
- Stand Silent For A Better World ~
- Pascual and the Kitchen Angels ~
ASL Poems:
Deaf Jokes:
Deaf Issues:
- KODA Story ~ “Eee - Eee - Eee!”
- How Do Deaf People Choose “Identity”?
- Mother-Father Deaf Day Stories ~
- How I Used Teri’s Vlog To Teach Deaf Parents ~
- Cultural Use of Communication Space ~
- VRS Tip - Alpha-Bravo-Charlie - ABC ~
- Making Way For More Important Deaf Issues ~
- Tour of Dawn Sign Press ~
- The Myriad of Labels ~
- Confessions of an Ex-Hearie ~
- “Desiderata”: Things to be Desired ~
Deaf Events:
- Deaf Priest to be Ordained ~
- San Francisco ASL Festival ~ 4 part vlog series
- Deaf Priest, Fr. Paul Zirimenya at SJCD ~
- Alice in Cyberland ~
- I’m Going to DeafRead V/Blog Awards! Are you? ~
Video Clip Reviews:
- Review of the “Deaf Ninja”
- Deaf Rock-N-Roll: “Revolution”
- Visual Meditations That Can Be Enjoyed By Deaf People ~
- Choices ~
Deaf/Personal/Just for Fun:
- Heartfelt Thanks!
- Inner Beauty: A Lesson From Mona Lisa ~
- Drunk On Sky-mindedness ~
- Loving-Kindness Meditation ~
- A Brief Introduction ~
- Whatzupp With LaRonda?
- Had Enough Of Me Yet?
- LaRonda’s Storyblog: The Journey’s End ~
- Sun, Surf, San Diego and Savage!
- Do Deaf Boys Kiss Better Than Hearing Boys? ~
- We Gather at the Cyberspace Well ~
- My Love/Hate Relationship with Motorcycles ~
- The Importance of Interdependence ~

2007 Blog Posts:
LaRonda’s Summer Story Blog about Becoming Deaf:
- Want To Know How I Became Deaf? ~ Ch. 1
- The Rhythm of Life ~
- Singing & Dancing with Grammie ~
- The Gift of Music ~
- My Musical Achievements ~
- The Burning ~
- Bleeding and On Fire ~
- The Wrench in the Works ~
- Poke, Prod, and Pray ~
- The Annointing ~
- The Choice ~
- The Demon Doctor ~
- In the Belly of the Beast ~
- A Call to Arms ~
- Dweller at the Threshold ~
- The Veil ~
- The Breakthrough ~
- Toxic Shock Syndrome ~
- How Like the Mute Bird ~
- By Darn, My Summer Storyblog Will Continue!
- The Man In The Mask ~
- Thunderbird Rising ~
- The Sound of Silence ~
- The Mirror ~
- Hearts and Hands ~
- The Best Medicine ~
- Safeguarded ~
- One Step at a Time ~
- Crickets and Bees ~
- Four Songbirds ~
- Just Call on Your Brother ~
- A Tale To Tell You ~
- If You Just Believe ~
- The Pity Date ~
- Rising From The Ashes, Finding New Wings ~
- Ear Horns & Flapping Lips ~
- The Moment of Truth ~
- The Floodgates Opened ~
- The Song of St. Barbara ~
- Learning ASL ~
- My Journey Into Deafhood: Finding Grace on The Road Less Traveled ~
- The Red Bandana ~
- Flickering Flashlight Fairies ~
- Hook, Line and Sinker! ~
- The First Love Letter ~
- My Heart Can Sing ~
- Long-Distance Lovers ~
- The House Clinic ~
- “SHHHHHH!!!” ~
- My Gallaudet Adventure ~
- Gally Daze ~
- My Compass and Life Map ~
- Parenting With The Ear Of My Heart ~
- Hearing Children of Deaf Parents Adapt ~
- Parenting Without Sound: The Awe and the Awful ~
- Embracing My Deaf Self ~
- Angels, Sages, Mentors and Guides ~
- My Journey Into Deafhood: A Hero’s Journey ~
Life Before Deaf:
Deaf or Death:
My Journey Into Deafhood:
Deaf Issues:
- Deafhood ~ A Hero’s Journey: Individual or Collective Transformation
- Our Legacy to Deaf Youth ~
- In Response to “Residential Advisors” & “Surrogate Parents” ~
- Are You A Bridge Builder?
- Slow Down…Be Still…Let Go ~
- Identity vs. Role Confusion ~
- CODAs ~ Children of Deaf Adults
- Guest Blogger: CODA ~ Tracy Schaffer
- Age-Related Hearing Loss ~
- Being Deaf is my Life, and Life is my Church ~
- When Deaf V/Bloggers Meet ~
- Soap Opera Has Deaf Baby Storyline ~
- Deafhood: A Parent’s Journey ~
- Let The Children See and Sign ~
- Characteristics of a Well-Adjusted and Healthy Deaf Person ~
- How to Encourage a Positive Community of Commenters ~
Just for fun:
- My Mother and Her Trees ~
- Talk About Multi-tasking!
- What Really Matters ~
- Are Deaf People Better At Viewing “Stereograms”?
- Lincoln’s Letter to his Son’s Teacher ~
- My Top 40 Images of Blog/Vlog Addiction ~
- I’ll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours ~
- The World Wouldn’t Be The Same Without Women ~
- Whar’ be LaRonda? Thar’ she blows!
- How to beat the “Monday Blues” ~
- Observing Orange October ~
- Pumpkin Carving Festivities ~
- Branding Brown ~
- Give Me the Growth of Green ~
- The Eye of My Heart ~
- Marvelous Mellow Yellows ~
- Think Pink ~
- Lavender Dreams ~
- The Round of Red ~
- A Letter to Mountain Mama ~









Wow you sure were busy in 2007. Thank you for doing all these vlogs & blogs. You have contributed to the Deaf consciousness more than you know.
Left by DE on December 12th, 2007
I’m voting for you!
Left by Karen Putz on December 12th, 2007
I heard they’re adding an expansion at Library of Congress from this, heh. Good luck. Smile.
Hey, it was good to see ya in person today! Your advocacy was quite inspiring. I was glad to get off class today for these hands on community experience.
Left by drmzz on December 12th, 2007
LaRonda, I really am glad that you participate Deaf Read. If we never participate, we would never met. Thank you for all your time and making vlogs and writing blogs. Your rock. You are one of my favorite and dearest vloggers/bloggers, I look forward to seeing more of your vlogs, and blogs. Of course, you deserve the award. Smile..
Aidan
Left by Aidan Mack on December 12th, 2007
DE,
Thanks to you too. You have made an amazing mark in the Deaf world this year!
You inspire me!
~ L
Left by LaRonda on December 12th, 2007
Karen,
Thanks for reading me. I always read your blog. You’re one of my favorites. Very authentic and always a good read.
~ L
Left by LaRonda on December 12th, 2007
Mike,
The feeling is mutual.
Hugs!
~ LaRonda
Left by LaRonda on December 12th, 2007
Aidan,
Thank you, dear one. We’ve come a long way. You, too, are one of my favorite vloggers! I have been searching through many of your 2007 posts to find a favorite. They are all worthy!
~ LaRonda
Left by LaRonda on December 12th, 2007
HANDS WAVING! I feel so honored to know you. Its been an amazing year, hasnt it!!! Thank you for opening up your heart which is so full of inspiration!
With love,
Julie
Left by Julie Rems-Smario on December 13th, 2007
LaRonda -
PERFECT this is great what you did for 2007, and what you’ve made for 2007! BEAUTIFUL!
Thanks for B/Vlogging or is it V/Blogging? LOL!!!
Left by B.A.D. on December 13th, 2007
PS: Yep you are ONE of mY FAVORITE B/Vlogger!!
Whoo-Hoo!! You Rock grrl !
Left by B.A.D. on December 13th, 2007
Impressive!
Lois
Left by Lois on December 13th, 2007
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Left by DeafPulse.com on December 13th, 2007
You are my favorite blogger — Smile Diane
Left by Diane on December 13th, 2007
LaRonda,
You do add color with brillance in your vlogs, revealed your character, and made this vlog a must see. When I think of the best vlogs, “The Ear of My Heart” is one of them. You’re an inspiration.
When I want laughs, I watch the Gary Brooks Show. When I want to see someone standing up for our Deaf rights, I watch the Deaf Progressivism. When I want to learn more about Deaf Community issues, even worldwide issues about ASL, I watch the Joey Baer’s ASL vlog. When I want a rush, I watch the Olson Coda Brothers. If I am in the dark about intricacies of Deafhood, I watch Ella’s flashlight. But if I want originality and creativity, I’ll watch you. It’s a clean vlog. Actually everybody has great vlogs..I just jump from vlog to vlog!
Left by John Critser on December 14th, 2007
WOW!. I Can’t count your vlogs. haha.. All of them are soo great!!! I really enjoy ur 2007 vlogs and blog. I hope you a big luck if u win this 2007 award, You can put the first vlog on the 2008 year to see if u win?? HAHA. U know waht? I haven’t my own blog or my own vlogs.. hehe. I like to send messages to anyone and it express my feelings. But one day, I will check which blog site is best for me and vlog??? I have to find out which webcam I want. It made me want to try out.
Again, All of your vlogs are very spiritual and I like your vlog regarding the donation of the abuse women. It makes a big difference for me. smile.. Great Job!!! LA RONDA!
Rick M.
Left by Rick M on December 16th, 2007
Thank you everyone for your comments and support. I have already won by making so many friends and meeting so many new people. My heart is full!
~ LaRonda
Left by LaRonda on December 16th, 2007
You are also my favorite blogger!!! Some of my friends on deafromance.com also love your blogs (yeah, am a member of this pretty deaf dating site, I love this site).
Merry Christmas!
Left by megandeaf on December 24th, 2007