A recent event around the My Odd Sock household brought to light another ugly reason to despise multiple sclerosis. You see, I can’t do much to help. Lending a hand is like having all thumbs. Pitching-in is more of pitching-out. Over time, I have learned it is best to back-up and stay out of …
Everyone knows a horoscope is used to forecast futures and a person’s character based on the position of stars & planets at the time of their birth. Yeah, whether or not that is true is a toss-up. Some believe. Others don’t. But mostly horoscopes are enjoyed for entertainment with a dash of …
I’m always sorta glad when the holidays are over. The social atmoshere of family gatherings, Christmas parties & New Year festivities make me stick out like Santa Claus during Hanukkah. Mind you, I was never a life of the party. But I was certainly a more active participant in years …
Although being “blessed” with multiple sclerosis for over 20 years now, it has only been the last eight or so that I have been leaning on a cane. Or ‘canes’ as I now use two. In the beginning there was the typical public embarrassment. Getting use to the stares as a seemingly …
I shuffled into the restroom at the roadside McDonalds. With multiple sclerosis, when the urge hits–you must take care of business! That’s the great thing about McDonalds–they’re everywhere. I call them “America’s corporate rest stop.” It also may explain why the arches are golden…but that’s a whole nuther discussion! Making my …
Things are moving slowly these days. Especially when you include my feet. It feels as though I am moving through molasses. Like the world is covered with the scratchy side of velcro–and my feet are soft & fuzzy. (They truly ARE soft & fuzzy.) Foot drop in both tootsies doesn’t help matters. …
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, …
How many can you relate with? Please enjoy this re-run of an old My Odd Sock….. It’s true. My Odd Sock has been away for quite a while. (Just long enough for the nightmares to subside, right?) But my time away hasn’t all been wasted. (Most of it yes, but not …
As one with multiple sclerosis, walking, yeah simple walking, can be a misadventure of mobility. (Tell me something I don’t know!) But trying to carry something while walking can be a downright catastrophe! Especially if you are like me and use a mobility aid like canes, crutches, rollator, wheelchair, scooter…or a combo of …
As a kid growing up, I often heard the older folks complaining about the world “goin to hell.” “The future being doomed” and “Kid’s today don’t know their asses from a hole in the ground.” (Their words not mine.) I suppose they thought that way because elders said the same about …
