An MS whine without wine I’ve been thinking about bears a lot lately. And it is not because it was just bear week in my hometown- a lovely week catering to Provincetown fun in the sun with the loveliest of bear visitors. Nor is it because I miss the cool temperatures of the fall when … 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…
MS fears falling at the Falls It was to be an exciting weekend. First, a long road trip to an important wedding and then a short road trip to Niagara Falls. Don’t worry my friends. While this post is a little bit about a mini vacation, I won’t bombard you with vacation pics. Even … Read more here…
Multiple Sclerosis heads to a party My boyfriend and I got invited to a Kentucky Derby party. It sounded very exciting and fancy, but I was a bit perplexed. What I knew about the Kentucky Derby is that it had something to do with a horse race and you were expected to wear a fancy … Read more here…
A Covid 19 ode to a great rock Disclaimer- Please remember that my blog posts are tongue in cheek which means they should not be substituted for medical advice. If something I say sparks your interest, it’s best to do your own research. I recommend Google. I just read an article in the Huffingpost that … 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…
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…
Multiple Sclerosis gets a little chicken and a little buggy at the same time Funny how I can’t seem to get chickens off my mind. As I continue my quest for a healthier diet, healthier as in baked potato chips as opposed to the regular kind, I appreciate that chicken is a good source of … Read more here…
Another very scary multiple sclerosis moment mixed with some 80’s fun You’ve probably heard of the Spoon Theory. It’s an essay/story/explanation of how one woman uses spoons to describe chronic illness fatigue to her friend. It’s downright brilliant. I did some research and I think and hope the author of the Spoon Theory is Christine Miserandino. … Read more here…
A multiple sclerosis shopping escapade We were going on a road trip, my mom, our friend Annmarie and I. The goal was curtains. I didn’t need curtains. I probably needed to wash the curtains I had, but I had curtains. The ones in my kitchen and living room were left over from the previous tenant … Read more here…