You can find us sitting by a lake in Northern Maine, like the old days…
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) Wheelchairs are scary. How do I know this? The mothers tell me. They tell me by the way that they pull their
The Earth resides in a Goldilocks zone – the temperature is just right. If our orbit was any further from the sun then all water
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) One day last week during a transfer from the toilet seat to my wheelchair, I felt my body suddenly pitch forward, and
“A hunter attacking a brown bear.” (Photo credit: Wikipedia) I often feel frustrated with human kind, sometimes even ashamed of it. Because we hold on
From time to time I will post Memories, where I describe some facet of my life before MS. I hope you enjoy these digressions. I
That’s the name of a blog I just found, thanks to my friend Alice. Dr. Rob Lambert, a primary care physician and the author of
Blog (detall) (Photo credit: Lady Madonna) I read a lot of them. Some are professional and followed by thousands of people, such as www.postsecret.com or
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) I don’t even know if disability retirement is the correct term, but that’s how I usually describe the fact that I no
Lemmings (Photo credit: KAZVorpal) …because I can’t decide on just one topic this week. Quote of the Week “There’s a whiff of the lynch mob
The photo to the left is from Mother’s Day, 1972. I’m the pink shirt guy. My mother passed away in the autumn of 2008, so
On Friday I received my eighth intrathecal methotrexate treatment. The procedure was fairly routine. I had no post-lumbar puncture headache. In fact, I’ve gained so
It’s not as if I’m a prisoner all winter. Even in the cold months I manage to leave the house often, either in my minivan
A couple of weeks ago I received an email from Lauri Wolf, whom I had never corresponded with before. She indicated that she had been
Obviously. Why do I do it? It feels right. For example: I am productive, creative, and sometimes even influential when I blog. I become engaged
Life with paralysis is going to be better in the not so distant future. Thanks Stu for sharing this story. Click below. ** Stu’s Views
This is the fifth in a series of posts about how a disabled person like me passes the time at home, now that I no
This is the fourth in a series of posts about how a disabled person like me passes the time at home, now that I no
There are so many talented people in the MS population, and I’ve been lucky enough to get to know a few of them. There are
I mentioned in the opening post of this series how disquieting it was to drive through the poverty in rural Jamaica just before entering our
Other than the bad and the ugly parts, the flying experience was pretty darn good. The Good Every time I boarded or disembarked from an
I participate in an organization called WEGO Health, an online community for health activists. In honor of MS awareness month, they asked me to author
Please enjoy this video about my torrid love affair with my iBot. I suggest you maximize by clicking on the icon on the bottom right
In my previous post I shared some of the positive experiences we enjoyed on our Caribbean vacation. Now it’s time to look at some of
There were a few bumps in the road, but this post will describe some of the many positive aspects of our Caribbean vacation. The Room
Vacations come at a relatively high price for disabled people. I’m not referring only to dollars and cents. We also must deal with the considerable
This is the third in a series of posts about how a disabled person like me passes the time at home, now that I no
This is a follow-up to my earlier post What Do I Do All Day? I Digitize and Archive Family Photos and Videos, and is only
This is the second in a series of posts about how a disabled person like me passes the time at home, now that I no
This is the first in a series of posts about how a disabled person like me passes the time at home, now that I no
In just a few months I will reach the four year anniversary of my disability retirement. People often ask me what it is I do
(Photo credit: Jennuine Captures) A recent article at everydayhealth.com had this headline: 10 Facts You Should Know About Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is now a
(Photo credit: PhotoJonny) Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord. Something happens
Sue Austin describes her artistic wheelchair diving this way: “It is the most amazing experience, beyond most other things I’ve experienced in life. I literally
Given that we have now ushered in 2013, this seems an appropriate time to render an honest assessment of what I’ve gained and lost in
From 2010… Merry Disabled Christmas Image via WikipediaThis year I endured disabled surgery And read disabled books I contributed to a disabled charity And thwarted disabled crooks I sailed on
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) …because I can’t decide on just one topic this week. Quote of the week Agree or disagree? “The reason people find it
Christmas postcard date unknown, circa 1900. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) I can be pretty anal sometimes. For example, I keep track of all our spending, to
The human body is not designed for prolonged sitting. Office workers and truck drivers know what I mean. But at least they are able to
And for people in developing countries, if they do have one then there is a good chance that it does not meet their needs. Amos
(Photo credit: rob.knight) Drinking the Kool-Aid has become a metaphor of blind faith, or being committed to an idea without justification. The term references the
A cacophony of disastrous events has recently plagued Maine. The only reasonable explanation is that Armageddon is upon us- the End Times. Prepare for final
Obama Change (Photo credit: Atlantian5) Here in the United States we have a presidential election in two weeks. We are also voting for just about
I decided to go to the grocery store one day last week while Kim was at work. For the first time in months it was
Yesterday, I was lounging around on my deck, looking out over the ocean. I noticed a bald eagle sitting on the rocks in the middle
Before I stopped working, I was a proficient airline traveler, even in my wheelchair. My adventures are usually more modest today. Now I’m dabbling in,
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) We’ve all heard this platitude before, and I wouldn’t blame you if you had some reservations about it. After all, isn’t it
(Photo credit: gullevek) Let me be clear about one thing – having MS absolutely sucks. It has impacted my quality of life in a significantly
That’s what they call Labor Day Weekend – the unofficial end of the summer season. And what a summer it was for Kim and me.
(Photo credit: SalFalko) A few weeks ago I received this comment/question at one of my older blog posts. Rather than respond there, where very few
Final thoughts… Kim and I give every potential overnight trip careful consideration. If it appeals to us, then we have to plan like crazy to
Although we spent most of our time lounging around Jeanette and Steve’s house, we did venture out on a few excursions. Watergate Apartments 26241 Lake
Cleveland is a big city, and there is a lot to do. However, we preferred to spend most of our time lounging around with our
There are many issues to consider for wheelchair travelers when they spend time away from home. Other than the traveling itself, the big three are:
All of the offspring from our group of Cleveland friends are like cousins to one another. So Zach and Amy, even at 20 and 23
Cleveland Skyline (Photo credit: digipixguy) Kim and I just returned from a five night vacation near Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland? Ya, that’s right. In order to
Two weeks ago I wrote about our shiny, new wheelchair van. This week I will write about something much simpler and less expensive, but something
average margins of victory in the past five presidential elections. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) I have a lot of conservative friends, most of whom are honest,
As I’ve written here before, I’m a lucky guy for so many reasons, and here’s another. Last month we mustered the financial resources to purchase
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) I’ve read many Fourth of July blog posts this morning, and this is perhaps the best one, from Mano Singham. On
You may be aware of the recent announcement that Ozzy Osbourne’s son, Jack, has multiple sclerosis. Jack, if you’re reading this, please accept my thanks
I launched this blog nearly 3 years ago. I know most of you started reading here more recently, so I thought it would be a
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) Of course, the phrase goes, “It’s the economy, stupid,” regarding what really matters in a presidential election. In the months leading up
Labels- short phrases that summarize the characteristics of a person or group- get a bad rap. I’m here to defend them. “Don’t put a label