A LITTLE MONDAY RANT It’s a sad fact, but when a medical crisis strikes, divorce can follow — especially if the wife is sick. I don’t know whether to be flattered by the inferred strength of women or insulted at the inference that the female partner is of little or…

I have always wanted to learn chess. It’s such a wonderful depiction of literary culture. Lords and Ladies play chess. It’s a sophisticated game of strategy. And there are so many pretty chess boards out there. I can just imagine one collecting dust on one of my living room antiques. …

A HUG GOES A LONG WAY: A LITTLE VENTING SUNDAY “I just don’t know what to do.” I hate this statement. Guess what, skippy, neither do I. This is my first rodeo and I would appreciate a minute (or two hundred) of your time. What do you do when you…

My book I Have MS. What’s Your Super Power? came about initially as a personal need; but when a good friend of mine died of complications related to her MS, it hit me (SMACK!) with the realization of just how different we all are. Jamie and I were diagnosed within…

Ever have one of those other-worldly days? Tunnel vision? Unprompted paralysis? The dropsies? Uncontrollable muscle spasticity? Nonsensical emotional outbursts of laughter or sobbing (Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA)? Unreachable itching? Just when you suspect that aliens have possessed your body, you realize you could be right and they are crawling on your…

“You say you have MS, but I think you’re just drunk.” Tears plucked at the backs of my eyes, although my stumbling gait accurately reinforced the accusatory comment. The speaker’s words were weirdly understandable, but the intention stung. How should I interpret this? The intense heat of the summer sun…

Dennis Hopper, Apocalypse Now Probably one of the most impactful quotes of all time. These words remain a mainstay in my own life and push me forward. What if I had never written my first manuscript? What if I had followed my childish heart and pursued life abroad? …

I realize this is a controversial topic, but right now I’m a happy camper thriving amid a low-dose prednisone treatment. Many MSers do not share my enthusiasm for steroids and I understand. Everyone reacts differently to chemical treatments. A friend of mine required anger management when prescribed steroids. …

A perspective is a powerful tool that isn’t trivial. Last week, Hubby and I embarked upon a long-anticipated journey to visit our son. Destination: Tempe, Arizona Journey: Incredible THE VIEW FROM MY SEAT Head blurry from the early hour, I watch travelers from my airline armchair. We arrived early, and…