PinnedA LITTLE MONDAY RANTA 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…Womens Health3 min read
23 hours agoMY MIDDLE FINGER HAS A MIND OF ITS OWNI talk a lot about foot drop and unexpected muscle movement, but this latest is a new one for me. Not prone to the practice of using foul language (I'm being serious here.), I seldom demonstrative sign language in expressing myself. Lately, I need to censor my typing, though, because…Muscle Spasms2 min read
1 day agoIf it's not one thing, is it another?I awoke this morning full of enthusiasm for the day ahead. Using my nifty Ninja Writer's organization system, I always know what I expect of myself. I write every morning from 8 (or before) until at least 10:30 AM. I like structure. I need purpose. I am a disaster magnet. That guy, Edward Murphy, Jr…Attitude4 min read
3 days agoBALLS TO MS: A REVIEWThere is a fine line between blowing your own horn and sharing your truth. As a fellow author and MS Warrior, I applaud Andy Reynard for his frank depiction of life with multiple sclerosis. As we grow with MS, humor becomes increasingly important. If we can’t laugh at ourselves, who…Multiplesclerosis2 min read
3 days agoMS DOESN’T CAREMS DOESN’T CARE As children, we seldom think about social or class distinction. We’re too busy being kids. We don’t see black and white, wealthy or poor, Democrat or Republican. That’s how it should be. INNOCENCE ABOUNDS My brothers and I were fed and sheltered. We had acres of green…It Just Doesnt Matter5 min read
Aug 11CHAPTER FOUR: YOU’RE JUST NOT THAT INTERESTING ANYMORE (with some necessary editing)CHAPTER FOUR: YOU’RE JUST NOT THAT INTERESTING ANYMORE (with some necessary editing) — I Have MS. What’s Your Super Power?: A Common Sense Guide to Living With MS, Headline Books 2016 I Have MS. What's Your Super Power? I Have MS. What's Your Super Power? [Lisa A. McCombs] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Have MS…www.amazon.com CHAPTER FOUR: YOU’RE JUST NOT THAT INTERESTING ANYMORE (with some necessary editing)Multiple Sclerosis7 min read
Aug 10GET PHYSICAL: Exercises to Boost Wellness When You Have Multiple Sclerosishttps://www.everydayhealth.com/multiple-sclerosis/living-with/best-exercises-boost-wellness-with-multiple-sclerosis MS is an unpredictable disease, and every day is different, which can make staying active challenging. Preaching to the choir again, right? EXCUSES It is challenging. Exercise takes time out of my day. It’s no fun doing it alone. Joining a gym is expensive. It’s hard. I don’t know…Exercise Motivation4 min read
Aug 9Cog Fog and Other MS Symptoms You Can’t SeeYOU ARE A PROFESSIONAL MSer When I introduced my goal of writing a second book about living with multiple sclerosis, I knew I couldn’t successfully do it on my own. I Have MS.What’s Your Super Power? (https://www.amazon.com/Have-Whats-Your-Super-Power/dp/1882658442) was a diagnosis reaction filled with newbie responses and thoughts. Twenty years later…Invisible Disability4 min read
Aug 8TAKE IT EASY…SO YOU CAN I’ve never been particularly domestic. I don’t like to cook. A station wagon full of kids never sounded like fun to me. I didn’t even care to be married (says the woman on marriage #3). My goal in life, from an early age, has always been…Breathe4 min read
Aug 7THE MS VILLAGETHE MS VILLAGE Recently, a fellow MS blogger/author sent out this opportunity and asked me to share it with my peeps. I’ve already applied and corresponded with the site manager. My profile did not hit the mark, but a different offering came to me. So it’s all good. Right-click…Multiple Sclerosis5 min read
