We never slept apart out of anger. The only time Kim tried was a couple years into our marriage, but it didn’t work. We had a big fight because I was being an asshole. After going out with the boys, I stumbled home and found her on the couch with a blanket and pillow. I… Continue reading Sleeping Apart
MITCH STURGEON
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Living With MS
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What I Remember and What I Don’t
I can remember my childhood telephone number: 207-794-8247 But I can’t remember the current cell phone number for either of my children. I do remember where I was when the planes crashed on 9/11 and when I heard about the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion. However, I don’t remember President Kennedy being shot seven weeks after… Continue reading What I Remember and What I Don’t
The Difficulty I have Accepting Compliments
I receive so much positive feedback for my blog posts. I am referred to as inspirational, or courageous, or any number of similar accolades. Of course this buoys my mood, and it motivates me to keep writing. We humans are programmed to welcome, even crave compliments. So please allow me to say a big THANK… Continue reading The Difficulty I have Accepting Compliments
I Have Difficulty Eating – But I’m Not Going to Starve
In the last year I’ve experienced increased difficulty getting food from my plate to my mouth. In an ironic twist, my skills at getting food on my shirt, on my pants, or on the floor have greatly improved. We’ve been implementing new eating strategies for a while. I have plates with high sides so that… Continue reading I Have Difficulty Eating – But I’m Not Going to Starve
Our Love Affair with Cobblestone Streets and Brick Sidewalks
People are moving back to the cities. After decades of migrating away from one another, and building on huge, wooded house lots that isolated us from our neighbors, people are living in close proximity again. It’s a wonderful thing to see. Cities like Portland and South Portland, Maine are experiencing revitalizations. As part of this… Continue reading Our Love Affair with Cobblestone Streets and Brick Sidewalks
Anything is Possible if You Just Set Your Mind to It
A month ago I debunked an old adage – Everything Happens for a Reason. Now I’m at it again. This month I take aim at Anything is Possible if You Just Set Your Mind to It. A greater line of bullshit has never been uttered. Why? Because we are only in control of a small fraction of… Continue reading Anything is Possible if You Just Set Your Mind to It
A Firm Handshake
To say that I am a fan of the firm handshake doesn’t begin to do it justice. I don’t only enjoy or prefer a firm handshake. To me, it is essential. A wimpy handshake leaves me wholly unsatisfied with the interaction. Why bother to shake my hand if you can’t put a little effort into… Continue reading A Firm Handshake
Working It Out
People with MS find it particularly challenging to remain productive, and employed, in the workforce. The video below, called “Working it Out,” was produced by a UK based group called Shift.ms. It’s well done, plus, as a bonus, everyone in the video has an awesome British accent. See below (or click here).
Treatment Holiday or Something Else?
The photo at the right was taken on Sunday. Kim and I are on the cliff walk near Portland Headlight, about a five minute drive from our house. Relapsing remitting MS patients usually take one of the FDA approved disease modifying treatments. But these treatments come with varying degrees of side effects and risks. As such,… Continue reading Treatment Holiday or Something Else?
The End of Summer
When Kim chose to become a teacher, shortly after we married, it seemed like a nice fit for our family plans. I would work the long hours and make the big bucks as a chemical engineer. She, on the other hand, would have a personally rewarding, if grossly underpaid career. Because of the favorable schedule… Continue reading The End of Summer