Enjoying the Ride: The Blog

MITCH  STURGEON
Author and Blogger 

Living With MS

3i Housing of Maine
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Our Night Out on the Town

“If I only had a little humility, I’d be perfect.”   – Ted Turner I’m predisposed to enjoy solitary pursuits like reading a good book, sitting by the fire, or watching quality TV. But once in a while I get the urge to abandon my safe haven and venture into the disabled-unfriendly world beyond, usually… Continue reading Our Night Out on the Town

A New Way to “Enjoy the Ride”

If you would like to receive an email copy of each new post at Enjoying the Ride, enter your email address in the box to the right.  Think about it though.  Don’t you already get enough junk mail? Or, if you prefer you can use a feedreader (like Google Reader). Enjoying the Ride’s feed URL is… Continue reading A New Way to “Enjoy the Ride”

I Know This…I Believe That

I know that there should be a playoff system in College Football. I believe that someday there will be one. I know that I can become a better person. I believe that I am on the right track. I know I can lead a contented life, given my current circumstances. I believe that this may… Continue reading I Know This…I Believe That

I Was Interviewed by HealthCentral.com

The interviewer, Lisa Emrich, maintains the blogs Carnival of MS Bloggers and Brass and Ivory.  To read the interview click here.

Fall in Maine

Here is a photo montage I threw together.  Enjoy.  Fall in Maine 2010

Some Things I Miss (and a Few Things I Don’t)

(Photo credit: nepolon) Some Things I Miss 1. Standing up to pee You ladies may not appreciate this, but the ability to stand up and pee five to ten times a day (depending on beer consumption rate), without dropping your pants and with at least a fair chance of hitting your target, is perhaps the… Continue reading Some Things I Miss (and a Few Things I Don’t)

Evil is Lurking Out There- the Rest of the Story

Post Script: This cyber criminal is now using the name Kimberly Locke.   In my previous post I told the story of how a cybercriminal posed as a handicapped person in an attempt to either steal money from me or commit identity theft, or both, while I was trying to sell the used wheelchair depicted on… Continue reading Evil is Lurking Out There- the Rest of the Story

Evil is Lurking Out There

Image via Wikipedia Post Script: This cyber criminal is now using the name Kimberly Locke.  I’m predisposed to consider Life to be a wonderful thing. I can’t defend this perspective with a rational argument. It’s just how I’m wired, and I’m grateful for it. I suppose the alternative type of wiring would be depressing. It’s… Continue reading Evil is Lurking Out There

I am More than My Genes

(Photo credit: Wikipedia) I spend a lot of time thinking. I think about things like what came before the Big Bang? If the universe is finite, then what is beyond its borders? How should I best take advantage of the gift of life? What is the allure of reality TV? What makes me me? Consider… Continue reading I am More than My Genes

I’ve Become an Expert Funambulist

(Photo credit: Wikipedia) From Dictionary.com: fu·nam·bu·list [fyoo-nam-byuh-list] –noun a tightrope walker. Those of us with chronic diseases hear conflicting advice on how we should best cope. On the one hand, we need to move beyond denial, accept reality, and make the best of our situation. On the other hand, we’re advised to never give up,… Continue reading I’ve Become an Expert Funambulist