Although my house is set up for optimum comfort and accessibility, I am occasionally (ok, often) compelled to leave the nest and venture out into the real world. Sunday was one such day. We’ve established an annual tradition of attending a New England Patriots football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Each of the… Continue reading Tailgating Tales
MITCH STURGEON
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Living With MS
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Neighborhood Excursion #1 – Bug Light Park
I posted here and here about our recent move to a more walkable neighborhood. I plan to make a series of slideshows and/or videos where I share different excursions that I take in my new neighborhood, using my iBot wheelchair. Here is the first such slideshow, my excursion to Bug Light Park (not Bud Light).… Continue reading Neighborhood Excursion #1 – Bug Light Park
Guest Blogger- Kim
I’ll start by introducing myself, since I have been invited to be a guest blogger at EnjoyingtheRide.com. I am Kim, wife of Mitch, mother of Amy & Zach, a middle school counselor, and caregiver for my husband of 25 years (in no particular order). These various roles definitely conflict with one another from time to… Continue reading Guest Blogger- Kim
What to do? What to do?
I launched this blog over two years ago to help pass the time while engaged in a productive activity – advocating for the disabled community. So, have I done that? To a large extent, I think I have. By disclosing my day-to-day challenges, and revealing my innermost fears and concerns, I’ve shed light on the… Continue reading What to do? What to do?
Moving (part 2 of 2)
The problem wasn’t finding a suitable neighborhood. The problem was finding a wheelchair accessible house or condo therein. Since all of our target neighborhoods were of the urban variety, the houses tended to be old, undersized, and, well, vertically oriented. We listed our house in May, brimming with enthusiasm and a sense of adventure. By… Continue reading Moving (part 2 of 2)
Moving (part 1 of 2)
It has been said that a home is the biggest purchase you’ll ever make. We just made our sixth biggest purchase you’ll ever make. It’s a bit absurd that we’ve owned so many houses. In our minds, however, we’ve always felt that each move was warranted, and this one was no exception. Living in the… Continue reading Moving (part 1 of 2)
Empty Nest…Different Nest
(Photo credit: Robert S. Donovan) Today our youngest child left for college. Although the tuition costs will be daunting, I half expect our finances to improve on balance. Our grocery bill and electric bill should be a fraction of their former selves. With our older child already living in an apartment and going to grad… Continue reading Empty Nest…Different Nest
Weird Coincidences
Image via Wikipedia Dear Readers, I am a born skeptic. As such, I am reluctant to accept sensational or non-scientific explanations of how the world works. For example… I don’t believe in fate, destiny, or karma. I don’t believe in astrology or numerology. I’m still on the fence regarding meteorology. I don’t believe that everything… Continue reading Weird Coincidences
Zen and the Art of Handcycling
I wrote a post a couple of weeks ago about all the toys that I’ve sold because MS doesn’t allow me to play with them anymore, things like snowmobiles, ATV’s, and our camper. I ended the piece by mentioning an item that I’d not exactly given up because I hadn’t dared to try it this… Continue reading Zen and the Art of Handcycling
On Hope
(Photo credit: @Doug88888) A well-meaning friend once wrote to me, as part of a discussion about some new MS treatment, “If you don’t have hope, then you have nothing, right?” I disagree. There are several reasons that I’m able to drag my sorry ass out of bed each morning, still anxious as ever to see… Continue reading On Hope