Published inLady With The Cane·PinnedMember-onlyWhen MS Gives You TremorsDo the shake. — Line dancers, where are ya? I know you’re out there. Line dancing is so much fun. Not only is it physical exercise, but the repetitive rhythm/motions also test brain power. I discovered the art of line dancing too late. I’ve always loved to dance, but The Monster scuffed its way…Multiple Sclerosis4 min readMultiple Sclerosis4 min read
Published inMiddle-Pause·PinnedMember-onlyParenting Doesn’t Come With an Owner’s ManualDealing with your child's college burnout. — Just when you think you’ve got it all down, and are preparing to dust yourself off for a job well done, life raises its head and screams, “Oh, no, no, no. You’re not done yet.” My son’s academic career has been filled with twists and turns. As a “gifted” student…College Burnout4 min readCollege Burnout4 min read
PinnedMember-onlyRevealing the Monster, My Story with MSHow my MS reveals itself daily. — As a veteran public educator, it is challenging for me to write a blog post void of an instructional angle. I need a documented purpose, a factual goal, and a solid reason for writing. During the month of May, there is a different method to my rantings. Three times a…Health2 min readHealth2 min read
Published inMiddle-Pause·6 days agoMember-onlyHow ‘The Artist’s Way’ Can Change Your Creative LifeIf you let it — Oh, my gosh! Have you heard about it? Do you know about the most beautiful cure for creative angst? Has your inner artist ever been blocked? Need more time with the creative flow? Do I sound like an advertisement? Good. I want everyone to know about Julia Cameron’s spiritual plan for creativity. It’s not just for…Life Lessons3 min readLife Lessons3 min read
Published inThe Daily Cuppa·Sep 17Member-onlyIt’s Not the Sign Above the Door That Matters.A church is just a building. — Faith1 min readFaith1 min read
Sep 15Member-onlyHappy Ending (?) to a Rainy WeddingWhat a waste of a potential anxiety attack! — For those readers concerned about my niece’s wedding here’s the scoop: It was a beautiful day filled with(mostly) beautiful people. The bride's mother, my former sister-in-law, was radiant and only marred by the stunning beauty of her two daughters: The bride (seen above) and the maid of honor to the left of the flower girl. The bride’s new stepmother…Middle Pause2 min readMiddle Pause2 min read
Published inThe Daily Cuppa·Sep 12Member-onlySadness is A Day Without MusicI grew up in a family of music lovers.Music1 min readMusic1 min read
Published inThe Daily Cuppa·Sep 11Member-onlyCelebrate Accomplishments, both large and small.What is the ONE Thing I can do that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary? Today is the day to rejoice in doing and…Self Improvement1 min readSelf Improvement1 min read
Published inMiddle-Pause·Sep 9Member-onlyRain, Rain, Please Go AwayRainy days and weddings and crazy participants. — It really shouldn’t matter, should it? Rain on a wedding day? But it does. On Saturday, my niece is getting married. Outside. With the forecast of rain. This, the biggest day of her life thus far, threatens to be a washout. …Family Weddings3 min readFamily Weddings3 min read
Published inMiddle-Pause·Sep 2Member-onlyA Happy Day in MS ParadiseHow Labor Day signifies the end of summer and the start of football season. — Today is game day. That means the household is decked out in old gold and blue. We’ll be waving our Mountaineer flags and chugging our perspective alcoholic concoctions. Pizzas, wings, kettle corn, and chips will be consumed and all will have a good time. Opening Day in our town is…Multiple Sclerosis3 min readMultiple Sclerosis3 min read
