Wait, let me get this straight. You’re saying you are going to take this neurotoxin, this poison….produced by a bacteria!….A toxin, which in its natural form causes botulism. And you’re going to inject it into my muscles? And it’s going to ease my spasticity? That’s crazy! Crazy, but it’s true. It’s Botox Therapy, or BT. …
Gracing the news recently was the story of American Airlines charging eight dollars for use of a blanket during flights. The story itself wasn’t shocking, I think all of us are aware of the incidental fees being charged by air carriers. Take for instance, checked baggage. Most airlines allow you one checked bag per person. …
“Stand up!” a male voice shouts. “Stand up straight I said!” Who said that? A voice of reason? My inner conscience? Nah, it’s my bee-sting partner shouting at me to stand up straight. You see, I’ve developed a hitch in my giddy-up….I’m beginning to stoop! It’s like the gravitational pull of the earth is …
This column was written in what is called “stream of consciousness”—no particular pattern, just random thoughts bouncing around in my big, empty head. For years as my multiple sclerosis continued to progress, I was told I should think about disability. But I didn’t listen. Stubborn as a mule I guess (and breath just as bad). …
Those who know me will agree (just watch me walk). And if you have multiple sclerosis, I bet your life is out of balance too. You see, MS throws a wrench in the works of your balance by messing with your vestibular system—the H.Q. of keeping your gait on the straight & narrow. MS …
Here is the return of one of my favorite posts. Complete with goofy commentary & photos, this My Odd Sock fits the bill. I’ve never been good with my hands. Give me wood, hammer & nails and I’ll build you absolutely nothing worthwhile. Unless you count bent nails and smashed fingertips. (My fingernails look …
As you may know, every ten years the U.S. Government begins the laborious task of counting every citizen in our great country. From this important data comes information about population trends, living standards and cultural tendency. Not to be outdone, My Odd Sock is conducting its own survey. This short, personal study will …
Tis the season for a plethora of “best of’s” and My Odd Sock is no exception. But because My Odd Sock didn’t begin degrading the Internet and massacring the English language till July of this year, there is only six months of material to choose from. So let’s begin with the “Best Of The 2nd …
My sincere apology but the Thanksgiving turkey’s triptophan is still kicking around in my big, empty head. So here is another “twice is nice” post. Recently I was approved for Social Security Disability. Good or bad, being labeled a “gimp” by your Federal Government elicits a mixed bag of emotions on your psyche. Family & friends …
It’s time for some listening fun! You’ve heard about Five Hour Energy, the little boost in a bottle. Well, now My Odd Sock presents a parody of a new product. Just click on the name at the end of the sentence to hear an mp3 comedy bit about Three Hour Leg Cramp. Three Hour …
