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 a brand-new, 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan wheelchair accessible van, which is pictured to the right. I’m sure many disabled people would love to be in my shoes, but simply can’t… Continue reading Wheelchair Vans
MITCH STURGEON
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Living With MS
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On the Pursuit of Happiness
(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 the pursuit of happiness On this independence day holiday, I am repeating a post on what to me is one of the most intriguing phrases in the US Declaration of… Continue reading On the Pursuit of Happiness
Celebrities with MS- We Need More of Them
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 for going public with your private health issue and accept my heartfelt condolences regarding your diagnosis. As you’ve undoubtedly been told already, MS is not a death sentence by any… Continue reading Celebrities with MS- We Need More of Them
A Look Back
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 good idea to rerun my original, introductory blog post, which still rings true. Current commentary is in red text. Let’s Get This Party Started My legs are pretty much shot.… Continue reading A Look Back
It's NOT the Economy, Stupid
(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 to the vote we are subjected to endless debates about social issues, about the size of government, about all sorts of philosophical differences between the Republican and Democratic candidates. Yet,… Continue reading It's NOT the Economy, Stupid
Labels (not the kind on soup cans)
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 on me” is a common appeal. I get that. Yet, wouldn’t communication become excessively cumbersome if we didn’t employ these linguistic shortcuts? To bastardize a phrase used by the National… Continue reading Labels (not the kind on soup cans)
The 10 Best Things About MS
As with my previous post, The 10 Worst Things About MS, I’m drawing on my personal experiences here. This disease attacks everybody in a different way, and therefore each MS journey is unique. I’m out of the Corporate Rat Race I had a decent career in terms of income and position, but on the whole… Continue reading The 10 Best Things About MS
The 10 Worst Things About MS
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) I’m referring to my personal situation. This disease attacks everybody in a different way, and therefore each person’s experience with MS is unique. High Costs This disease is damned expensive. Last year I had $28,000 worth of unreimbursed medical expenses. This was in addition to even more medical expenses that were covered… Continue reading The 10 Worst Things About MS
Consider These Issues…
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) …because I can’t decide on just one topic this week. Quote of the Week “The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.” Bertrand Russell I’d like to think I belong to the second group. I am… Continue reading Consider These Issues…
I’m Coming Out of the Closet (part 2 of 2)
In my previous post I tantalized you by revealing that I harbor some deep, dark secret, which I will now disclose. In retrospect, for anyone who has followed this blog for very long, you shouldn’t be surprised, not because of anything I’ve written, but rather because of the things I’ve never written. I’ve never written… Continue reading I’m Coming Out of the Closet (part 2 of 2)