FEATURE FRIDAY
spotlight on something cool
in the world of
Art / VI
(Visual Impairment)
TRENDS AND FRIENDS Interview
Kelsee Pitman interviews Scout about her passion for painting & why she cannot "deliver pizzas"
On July, 30, 2020, Scout was interviewed by Kelsee on KLBK's Trends and Friends about how she used her quarantine time to start a small business. The story aired on August 5, 2020. (Link below)
Previously, on November 4, 2019, KLBK aired a story about Scout. Kelsee highlighted Scout's experiences being the Captain of the Frenship High School Color Guard & being accepted to march with the Macy's Great American Marching Band with the top high school musicians/color guard/dancers from all over the USA in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Link below)
*See more of Scout's adventures: "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" tab
-PS
Meet Rowdy
owner:
Night Owl Espresso & Tea Bar
Silverton, Texas
My heart is so full. Wednesday I had the opportunity to visit w/ some amazing people. I don’t think people realize the true depth of kindness & compassion that simply sits in the souls of people who face similar obstacles. This is Rowdy, he is legally blind & runs his own coffee shop in Silverton, Texas! It shares space w/ an art gallery. His place is beyond words. There are sweet treats & sculptures & even some live actual owls. He is also a Firefighter in Silverton & serves as the department's Chaplain.
One of my callings in life is to reach back to the blind or visually impaired babies & help them; to be an older person who understands & shows compassion for them. Growing up is hard, especially when you have something that sets you apart so much. I want to tell them that it’s truly a gift to see things differently. I want to be help; hold their hand through difficult decisions; let them know that when things get tough it is not the end.
Rowdy is that person to me. We met when I was 1 of those ‘babies’ at blind camp. As a grown(er) person I have only talked w/ him once a couple of days ago, but he knew exactly what to say. Just him being himself gave me & the people around me some hope. So thank you Rowdy.
Scout :)
