Yvonne and the miserable, horrible, yucky, little good, very bad attitude Ah, it’s Lent again. A time of repentance, reconciliation, reflection and renewal. It is the saddest time and the happiest time. It is a time of despair and a time of hope. Yet what I have been reflecting on this March is the Rolling … Read more here…
Less MS, more old I am old enough to be this little guy’s grandmother. It might be a leap, but in actuality, I am old enough to be his great grandmother too. When the hell did that happen???? It just doesn’t seem real but there it is, the cold, hard truth. This baby is my … 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…
The medical spawn of unknown weirdness I was not an attractive baby. I’m not stating this for sympathy; it’s a known fact. I was born with a goofy looking face, dark hair all over, including on my back, and my feet smelled no matter how often my parents bathed me. You know how older siblings … Read more here…
Laundry day, laundry week and multiple sclerosis A while ago I wrote a blog titled Laundry Day. I’m quite proud of it and it remains one of my favorites. Basically, it described how if you have multiple sclerosis and need to do laundry, that’s likely all you’re going to do that day. Today’s post stomps … Read more here…
An MS/Covid predicament For my newer readers- Please know that I appreciate the severity of the Covid 19 pandemic. It terrifies me and my heart aches for those suffering because of it. Please don’t take my lighthearted blog as a lighthearted comment on the crisis itself. When it comes to chronic illness, to something serious … Read more here…
When Multiple Sclerosis, a good deed and a vegetable combine It’s the Corona Virus pandemic and we are supposed to be self-isolating as much as possible. Yet, little acts of kindness abound. We should always practice little acts of kindness wherever, whenever we can. But during a crisis is an especially good time. It was … Read more here…
The Story of the Late Blooming Boob Have you ever seen the movie My Left Foot? No? Me neither. But I doubt it’s anything like this latest blog post. If you’ve been following my blog since the pandemic began, you might remember that things have been breaking left and right over here, and weird things … Read more here…
Or, when MS brain fog has too much time on its hands During this scary time of self-isolation, it’s important to keep your brain active and discover new things. This morning I discovered that my right thumb has a weird curve to it. Huh…. When did that happen? How come I’ve never noticed it before? … Read more here…
An unhealthy observation Hello my friends!! I hope you all enjoyed that extra special, extra blessed holiday that happens in the middle of February. I’m talking about the one devoted just to you. The one with the pink and red hearts and all the sweetness and the love. You know the holiday I mean of … Read more here…