Tag: General Musings

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?

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)

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)

(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

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

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

(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

I’ve owned more than my share of man-toys over the years. The minimalists among us might argue that this is nothing to be proud of. But I’d like to think that I owned my toys for only the best of reasons- to help me live my life to its fullest. I never felt like I… Continue reading My Personal “Going Out of Business Sale”

25 Years ago today I validated the best decision I ever made, and became married to the love of my life, Kim.  I still can’t believe how fortunate I am.  I love you honey.  Happy Anniversary. To read more about our courtship, click here.

“All change is not growth, as all movement is not forward.” Ellen Glasgow For most of my life I’ve been a changoholic. Couldn’t get enough of it. Here are some examples: Immediately after college, in 1986, I took my first job in Cleveland, a city I had never visited prior to my job interview, and… Continue reading Change is Good! Well, Not So Much Anymore