MS and the makeup mirror? What on Earth does a makeup mirror have to do with multiple sclerosis? Now before you think My Odd Sock has blown a hole in the toe, let me explain. It’s no surprise to someone when I tell them I have MS. Outfitted with canes, a wheelchair, …
A few among us may describe themselves as a “shopaholic.” Though I am not a shopaholic per se, I AM addicted to scanning the ads to find items & advertising that are well beyond ridiculous. Here are a few of my “must-have-NOTS”….. Note to retailers & branding specialists: Do not …
Life is a long, long journey. But when you have the ickies like multiple sclerosis, the teeny-tiniest part of the journey can be the most challenging. Not miles, meters or even feet. With MS & MS related foot-drop, the biggest hurdles in life can be measured in inches. (Often even less than that!) …
Here at My Odd Sock, we pledge our best to help those who are helping others. So when a dear pal shared the heartbreaking story of a wayward creature, My Odd Sock eagerly jumped, selflessly mind you, to use its world-wide reach to support the worthy cause. Here is the …
You and I must LOVE to analyize stuff. We must LOVE to hear commentary on current events, news, sports, trends & culture. Discussion of different opinions & ideas. Predictions & prognostication. What ifs & what was. At least that’s what TV networks must think. Why else would the Fox …
Certainly there are plenty of medical terms labeling you as a long-time MSer. (Many of which you can’t pronounce or spell) Therefore, My Odd Sock has come up with several statments you should be able to relate with as one with multiple sclerosis. Let’s check it out… You Know …
Disclaimer: What you are about to read is true. The stupidity portrayed is a sad example of human evolution. Any resemblance to the person in this post?—you have the sympathy of the writer & all of mankind. No insects were harmed in the creation of this blog. It was snack time …
He described how he watches people. Noticing them not by looks or what they wear, but their eyes. “And you are blessed” he said to me. I gave him an “Aw shucks” kind of fidget followed by “I have lost a few pounds lately.” He smiled and explained that he …
If you have multiple sclerosis, two things are absolutes… 1)- You have bad balance. (Like riding a unicycle on a bed of ball bearings.) and 2)- Because of the lack of balance, you are forced to wall-walk–holding onto anything solid. For a better grasp on the subject, I …
Some days you just need to unwind. #1- You look tired. You OK? #2- It’s been a rough week. Work is crazy. Car broke down. Family stuff. #1- Oh I know. It all piles up. #2- Sure does. I could use a stiff drink. #1- Me too. …
