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Lisa A. McCombs
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I Have MS. What's Your Super Power?
I Have MS. What's Your Super Power?

Lisa McCombs writes her personal experience with "no holds barred" to help others and their families cope with MS

2015

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Lisa A. McCombs
Lisa A. McCombs

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Published in

Lady With The Cane

·Pinned

When MS Gives You Tremors

Do 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 Sclerosis

4 min read

When MS Gives You Tremors
When MS Gives You Tremors
Multiple Sclerosis

4 min read


Published in

Middle-Pause

·Pinned

Parenting Doesn’t Come With an Owner’s Manual

Dealing 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 Burnout

4 min read

Parenting Doesn’t Come With an Owner’s Manual
Parenting Doesn’t Come With an Owner’s Manual
College Burnout

4 min read


Pinned

Revealing the Monster, My Story with MS

How 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…

Health

2 min read

Revealing the Monster, My Story with MS
Revealing the Monster, My Story with MS
Health

2 min read


Published in

Middle-Pause

·6 days ago

How ‘The Artist’s Way’ Can Change Your Creative Life

If 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 Lessons

3 min read

How ‘The Artist’s Way’ Can Change Your Creative Life
How ‘The Artist’s Way’ Can Change Your Creative Life
Life Lessons

3 min read


Published in

The Daily Cuppa

·Sep 17

It’s Not the Sign Above the Door That Matters.

A church is just a building. —

Faith

1 min read

It’s Not the Sign Above the Door That Matters.
It’s Not the Sign Above the Door That Matters.
Faith

1 min read


Sep 15

Happy Ending (?) to a Rainy Wedding

What 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 Pause

2 min read

Happy Ending (?) to a Rainy Wedding
Happy Ending (?) to a Rainy Wedding
Middle Pause

2 min read


Published in

The Daily Cuppa

·Sep 12

Sadness is A Day Without Music

I grew up in a family of music lovers.

Music

1 min read

Sadness is A Day Without Music
Sadness is A Day Without Music
Music

1 min read


Published in

The Daily Cuppa

·Sep 11

Celebrate 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 Improvement

1 min read

Celebrate Accomplishments, both large and small.
Celebrate Accomplishments, both large and small.
Self Improvement

1 min read


Published in

Middle-Pause

·Sep 9

Rain, Rain, Please Go Away

Rainy 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 Weddings

3 min read

Rain, Rain, Please Go Away
Rain, Rain, Please Go Away
Family Weddings

3 min read


Published in

Middle-Pause

·Sep 2

A Happy Day in MS Paradise

How 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 Sclerosis

3 min read

A Happy Day in MS Paradise
A Happy Day in MS Paradise
Multiple Sclerosis

3 min read

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