First Name Basis

First Name Basis

      Comfortable and friendly. That’s how it feels when you know someone on a first name basis.  Formality has been erased and familiarity steps in as a welcome replacement. In the business world, a first name basis has long been known to be a key to success.  Customers are more at ease when …

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Words Escape Me

Words Escape Me

    As an MSer, I get so caught up in listening to others say the wrong things to ME, I tend to forget when the shoe is on the other foot.   A person I know recently told me she has a brain tumor. A brain tumor! I was floored.  And didn’t know WHAT …

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Back To School 2015

Back To School 2015

      Shop shop till you drop!   It’s back to school time already and My Odd Sock has been busy checking the ads for everything little Johnny or Suzie will need as they head back to campus.   You get your charge card while I grab a cart as we shop Back To …

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MS Playtime 2 1/2

MS Playtime 2 1/2

      Welcome to MS Playtime 2 1/2. Yep, more of the same.  I’m quite a trendsetter–if something sucks (MS Playtime 2)…it’s always a good idea to follow it up with more!   Actually, here are just a few leftovers from the previous post. Enjoy!                   …

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MS Playtime #2

MS Playtime #2

      My Odd Sock goes digging into the toy box once again for some fun with MS.   Let’s play……                                                                   …

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Lost & Found

Lost & Found

  I saw this in the local newspaper. Let’s use social media to help spread the word…..         “Dang it! I had that thing just yesterdee, where it go?”             Have a tremendous weekend, everyone!  

Which Side Are You On?

Which Side Are You On?

      “Which side are you on?” is a question usually asked when referring to sports. Maybe a bed in a hotel. Or politics.  (I’m ashamed of BOTH sides!)   But if you have been blessed with multiple sclerosis, “Which side are you on?” takes on a whole ‘nuther meaning.   Because MS, like …

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It’s Earmageddon

It’s Earmageddon

        Me:   It’s Earmageddon!   You:   Earmageddon?  Don’t you mean Armageddon?   Me:   No, it’s Earmageddon.  Apparently the final battle between good & evil will take place in the ear canal.     You:  How do you know?     Me:   Because we seem to be hoarding enough …

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My Odd Sock’s MS Life Hacks

My Odd Sock’s MS Life Hacks

      Life Hacks are everywhere on the web. Are you familiar with them?   I always thought a “life hack” was the nick-name given to me by a high school counselor talking about my future. But since then I’ve learned “life hacks” are simple tips & techniques that help us manage time and …

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National Take Your Dog To Work Day

National Take Your Dog To Work Day

    Friday was National Take Your Dog To Work Day all across this great land. A celebrated day when we share the love of our pooches with co-workers, customers & clients. A welcomed day, right? Not so my fellow canine lovers. For there were numerous reports of National Take Your Dog To Work Day …

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