It’s that time of the year again. Each January I take a moment to assess what I’ve gained and lost in the past year, and what changes may await me in the coming year. As you know, I try to strike a balance. I don’t sugarcoat my condition, but neither do I wallow in self-pity.… Continue reading Losses and Gains 2013
MITCH STURGEON
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Living With MS
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Save the IBot Update: the FDA Gives Us Some Good News
You might call it an early Christmas present. As I indicated in my previous iBot update, the FDA held a hearing on December 12 to consider DEKA’s petition to change the iBot medical classification. As I wrote in that post: “…The iBot needs a new manufacturer. But first, the regulatory environment must be improved. DEKA… Continue reading Save the IBot Update: the FDA Gives Us Some Good News
Memories: The Ghosts of Christmas Past
From time to time I will post Memories, where I describe some facet of my life before MS. I hope you enjoy these digressions. Growing up, our Christmases were right out of Currier and Ives: cold and snowy weather, traditional holiday treats, family, gifts, mistletoe. I remember those Decembers fondly and miss them terribly. In grade… Continue reading Memories: The Ghosts of Christmas Past
Wheelchair Winters
note: click on any of the photos to enlarge Snowfall in this part of Maine begins in December and can linger through early April – a full third of the year. Before I was diagnosed with MS I had no sympathy for the snow haters. My mantra was, “If you don’t enjoy the winters in… Continue reading Wheelchair Winters
Save the IBot Update and My Trip to DEKA
This picture shows Bill Clinton and Dean Kamen in the office of the president. Kamen is on his iBot. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The story of the iBot is a potentially heartbreaking one. This exceptional wheelchair, which can climb stairs, navigate difficult terrain in four-wheel-drive mode, and elevate its user up to eye level with standing… Continue reading Save the IBot Update and My Trip to DEKA
Some Things That I Am Thankful For
In the run-up to the Thanksgiving holiday, which is celebrated this Thursday in the United States, everyone is compelled to share what it is they are thankful for. Of course my list includes family, friends, America, and ice cream. But I’d rather give recognition to some items which are less obvious. This list is incomplete… Continue reading Some Things That I Am Thankful For
A Piece I Wrote is Published
I’m an engineer, not an author. I know great writing, and this is not that. I do feel that I have a compelling story to share, however, and I’ve been told that my writing helps some people work through their own challenges. My goal is to get this message out in a form that is… Continue reading A Piece I Wrote is Published
Three Recommendations
Everybody is so busy today that they barely have time to deal with their ever-expanding responsibilities, let alone pause to watch something interesting or informative. And even if you do find a moment to sharpen the saw (we miss you Stephen Covey), who has time to sift through all the crap out there to find… Continue reading Three Recommendations
Don’t Make This Mistake
There will be no images used in the production of this blog post. I received a letter in the mail recently from a law firm in another state. It was peppered with phrases such as: … Unauthorized Use of Copyrighted Image… your website www.enjoyingtheride.com has, knowingly without a valid license or permission… unauthorized usage on… Continue reading Don’t Make This Mistake
On Turning 50
My 50th birthday was Friday, and Kim threw a huge party. I’ve been to a few of these, and also some retirement parties, and found them eerily similar to memorial services, except for the relative health of the guest of honor and the less frequent crying by the attendees. At my party the food and… Continue reading On Turning 50