I found this classified ad in the local paper. Now if I could only figure out what it’s for….. What? What are you paying $325 bucks for? Maybe you or I have what this person wants. Heck, we may have several of them to sell! Whatever it is, we’ll be getting the best …
The picture on your left is : A- A medieval torture chamber. B- Devices of a Dominatrix. C- Things I use to battle spasticity. Although there may be some truth to both answers A and B, my intention was for you to choose answer C. Because C includes many of the weapons I …
Welcome to “Brain Drain,” the ongoing series of posts where yours truly lets go of some things that have disturbed me. Since it has been a year since the last Brain Drain, I’ve come to conclude I am mellowing in my old age. (That and I have been wearing white Rockports lately. …
My Christmas holiday was like an old episode of TV’s “The Fall Guy.” Well, sort of. It had nothing to do with Lee Majors, star of the action-adventure series from the 1980’s. Nor did it have anything to do with being a Hollywood stuntman turned bounty hunter (the plot of the show). I …
Let’s dig deep into the My Odd Sock archives for this moldy-oldy….. The one you look toward for inspiration. The one who motivates you to be your best. The one who encourages you to reach further…to face adversity…to be tenacious in perseverance. It’s your role model! Is there such …
With Christmas almost here, shoppers everywhere are searching for the perfect gift for a loved one. With that in mind, I thought I would share some “Not-So-Great Christmas Gift Ideas” straight from the ads & inserts of your favorite stores! Let’s get shopping….. …
No MSer’s holiday season would be complete without a list for Santa. So I thought I would share mine with you… Dear Santa Claus, Hope you are well. I have been a good boy with my multiple sclerosis this year…taking all my meds & following the doctor’s orders. …
There comes a time in your life with multiple sclerosis when you raise a white flag to admit defeat. Something is just too much. Too demanding. You’re in over your head. You’ve bitten off more than you can chew. (Insert your own lame cliche here.) It could …
Because I have “nothing” new, hope you enjoy this gently-used My Odd Sock. Last week I had my semi-annual check-up with my doctor. Ah, no not THAT kind of a doctor. I’m a dude! No, not that kind of a doc either!! It was a visit …
Holiday shopping has begun! Major retailers have started the barrage of ads & circulars describing huge savings in the days surrounding Black Friday. Many stores will open their doors to frantic shoppers Thanksgiving night. While others open early early Black Friday morning. Only Kmart has said to …
