Unless you have been living in a cave the past couple years, everyone is familiar with the ongoing investigation by Robert Mueller. Well, finally the nearly 400 page report has been completed. Although it claims no collusion—it DID cite many examples relating to multiple sclerosis. Here are some of the interesting results found in …
In sports betting the “over/under” is a popular wager. Mind you, I am not a gambler but over/under is so easy to explain even I understand. For example if a predicted score has been set at “10” the bettors can wager if the actual score will be higher or lower than that number. And …
“I have changed. I am a different person now than before I was diagnosed. My personality has changed. The old me is coming back. Slowly, but. That’s part of the reason my wife and I are getting a divorce.” “How long have you been married?” she asked. “Thirty years. We are high school …
Have I? Have I bowed out? Pulled out? Backed out? Copped out? Ducked out? Have I given up? Have you? I was reading an online advertisement about a new brand of sweatpants. The makers claimed them to be the most comfortable, thinnest, stylish brand on the market. “You (and others) won’t even …
As you know there are many many faces of multiple sclerosis. With the help of a novelty item called “Face Coasters” I will try my best to recreate a small sample of our MS challenges & emotions. Shall we….. Doctor: “I’m sorry but you have multiple sclerosis.” …
All the time you hear things like the day being National Cheese Day, National Plant-A-Flower Day or National Take-A-Hike Day. It’s crazy. It seems as though EVERYTHING has a national day of its own. June is plumb full of such days. Including many of which pertain to life with multiple sclerosis. Never heard of …
Sometimes you need to take a moment to see where you are. Take in your situation. Realize how lucky you have it. Because there is always someone worse. Recent events changed the party theme for me as I tumbled down our stairs and broke my right collarbone. (Also broke the index finger on my left …
You got me. I apologize. This post is blatantly pathetic. An entry full of shameless self-promotion. Confessing my infidelities, I admit I have been writing for others. And offer the following examples as proof. Please enjoy the fruits of my addiction….. “29 Reasons I’m Thankful for Having MS.” Sure the title …
I have been using two canes for my main mobility about six years now. My canes are never far from my reach. And they are ALWAYS together. Sometimes I wonder if they could talk—what would they say to each other? Time for some “Cane Play”……. …
Lessons? There is plenty to learn when you have multiple sclerosis. Here are just some of the valuable things MS has taught me. MS has taught me… …how to spell sclerosis, spasticity & exacerbation. …how to quickly reach my health insurance deductible. …how falling in grass is softer than the floor. …
