PinnedMUSIC THERAPY and MULTIPLE SCLEROSISI’m not greedy. I’d settle for singular sclerosis; but as long as I’m committed, I’m gonna fight my multiple sclerosis with both feet moving. My piano adds a quaint touch of class to my living room. It gets dusted regularly and is decorated for each season and holiday change. …Music Therapy4 min readMusic Therapy4 min read
PinnedLEAVING ON A JET PLANEBreath-taking, is it not? On Tuesday, August 23, the hubby and I will land at the Phoenix Harbor International Airport for a long overdue visit with our little boy. I’m not a great empty nester. I miss my two hundred-pound, twenty-one-year-old baby every day. After an unsuccessful year at a…Multiple Sclerosis4 min readMultiple Sclerosis4 min read
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. …Womens Health3 min readWomens Health3 min read
2 days agoMember-onlySPOON THEORY REVISITEDLife Style Coach Rui Alves talks about an analogy that makes sense: How Spoon Theory Changed My Outlook on Life A life coach unveils how he uses spoon theory to help people cope and why you should be using it toobetterhumans.pub Wouldn’t it be wonderful to possess an infinite number of spoons? One for getting out of bed, a couple for taking a shower, one for getting dressed, and one for preparing breakfast. That’s five spoons before the day…Spoon Theory3 min readSpoon Theory3 min read
4 days agoMember-onlyIt’s been 24 hours since the big weather announcement and the cousins…Regardless of the outcome, the vernal equinox will occur on March 20, 2023, at 5:45 PM.Groundhog Day1 min readGroundhog Day1 min readPhoto by abdullah ali on UnsplashIt’s been 24 hours since the big weather announcement and the cousins…----
6 days agoMember-onlyFRENCH CREEK FREDDIEFRENCH CREEK FREDDIE We wait for it all year, the rodent weather report. In my part of the country, we have French Creek Freddie. The West Virginia Wildlife Center in Upshur County is home to French Creek Freddie. …Weather Apps2 min readWeather Apps2 min read
Jan 15Member-only‘How to Murder Your Husband’It’s just an ordinary quiet Friday evening at my home. I worked diligently on writing most of the day and completed Session 3 of Trevor Wicken’s 1,2,3 MS Gym program. (Yea, me, consistency has gotten me further than ever before!) The dishes are clean and the laundry is folded. It’s…Plot3 min readPlot3 min read
Jan 9Member-onlyMonSter School 101: Newly DiagnosedSo, you’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. You’re scared, confused, and probably panicky, which is understandable. In my case, I had NO IDEA what multiple sclerosis meant. Was that the Jerry Lewis phone marathon thingy I remember interrupting television watching? Didn’t some guy named Lou Gehrig have that? Talk about…Multiple Sclerosis4 min readMultiple Sclerosis4 min read
Jan 5Member-onlyLOVE YOURSELFIt’s complicated, this thing called love. Especially when it requires shutting down self-imposed obstacles. For Christmas, I gifted myself and a friend a copy of Self-Love published by Switch, and challenged her to complete the thirteen-week course with me. It sounded like fun. We both appreciate journalling and learning. The…Self Care And Self Love2 min readSelf Care And Self Love2 min read
Dec 29, 2022Member-only“When people ask me stupid questions, it is my legal obligation to give a sarcastic remark.”I appreciate the attention given to multiple sclerosis and the awareness of finding a cure. Living with a chronic illness imposes many indecencies on the diseased recipient. I am happy that there is a village behind me. But, I grow increasingly weary of the requests for financial support in battling…Donations Needed2 min readDonations Needed2 min read
