An October tradition and a tribute In last month’s blog post I started by saying that September was kicking my butt. What I wasn’t ready to share, I will share now. The biggest reason September was tough was because my family lost my oldest sister. Laurie J. deSousa passed away at the age of 63 … Read more here…
A multiple sclerosis ditty for the icky days Not going to lie, September has been kicking my butt this year. Which is upsetting in many ways but one of those ways is the added bummer that I usually love September. Me and September used to be best buds! Not the September of 2024 though. Just … Read more here…
An MS look at bad summers past If you happened to catch my July blog, All in with Bears, you know that this summer has been a little overwhelming. Despite that fact, I HAVE had some fun, exciting adventures. I saw the Rolling Stones for what could be The Last Time. …this could be the … Read more here…
A second look at my MS/Covid blog, Where Do You Go? I don’t stay up late enough to watch late night TV. Actually, that is a bit of a fib. I DO watch Dateline reruns as I try to fall asleep. And it works! Something about Keith Morrison’s voice as he discusses horror and homicide … Read more here…
A weirdly dark night of one MS soul Happy President’s Day my friends! Have you taken a moment to picture your favorite commander in chief and then silently thank him for giving you a long weekend? I hope it was a great long weekend! And I hope that you also enjoyed that earlier February holiday. … Read more here…
Happy 2024!! Hope all of you are having an awesome start to the New Year! I have been well, but busy so far in 2024. I am working on some new adventures and with anything I do, the potential for new blog material is great. In the meantime, what I am doing, what I INSIST … Read more here…
I was planning on posting a previous holiday blog, 12 Days of Christmas, MS Style, when I discovered this forgotten post from 2012-yikes!!! It may be a little dated but since I forgot about it, I decided it deserved a new release. Don’t worry. If you have missed my MS retake on the old Christmas … Read more here…
When new medical news reminds you of your childhood On 1/1/23 I had three resolutions. First, I wanted to get a new book published. Done. (Shameless self-promotion- Shelter of the Monument is now available on all the main online channels! You can find them here-Shelter of the Monument.) Second, I had a goal weight I … Read more here…
Knowledge is power or, at least, validation Stay tuned to the end to this blog for a really big announcement! Alright, that’s it! Who do I sue? Where do I find a copyright infringement attorney? Because I’ve had enough. I’m definitely suing! Please allow me to explain. About six months into the pandemic I … Read more here…
What happens when multiple sclerosis meets cognitive issues- some MS moments in time It is March and March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month!! March is also Disabilty Awareness Month, National Reading Month and Women’s History Month. Since MS is a DISABILITY, and, if interested, you have to READ my blog, I thought this new look … Read more here…