It’s becoming more and more difficult for me to don my winter coat, even with assistance, especially the part where I try to stuff my arms into the sleeves. So I bit the bullet and ordered this ridiculously expensive winter Cape, which has no sleeves. Once I try it out, I’ll give you a review (picture… Continue reading Potpourri
MITCH STURGEON
Author and Blogger
Living With MS
Tag: General Musings
Some Things I Miss (and a Few Things I Don’t)
Things I Miss 1. Walking (obviously) As a wheelchair user, I’m not only missing out on little slices of life due to accessibility issues. I’m also denied the many health benefits of walking. Every so often I stumble upon an article highlighting the importance of getting up and moving, like this one: Too Much Sitting… Continue reading Some Things I Miss (and a Few Things I Don’t)
It’s Not the Disability, It’s the…
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) I’ve accepted that I can no longer walk, and I’ve adjusted to the constant fatigue and the failing memory. Kim and I have developed strategies for all sorts of activities of daily living, so that I can be showered, shaved, dressed, etc. Everything this damn disease has thrown at us so far… Continue reading It’s Not the Disability, It’s the…
10 Things I Have Come to Understand in My 50 Years
(Photo credit: hfabulous) I’ve learned so many lessons in my first half-century. I suppose this is true of every 50-year-old, but only a few of us have blog space to fill up with such ponderings. So, in no particular order: 1. Even if I were to die tomorrow, I win. To have been born at… Continue reading 10 Things I Have Come to Understand in My 50 Years
Life Is a Little Better This Week
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) On the whole, things get more difficult over time with progressive MS. But once in a while we stumble upon a new device, or a new procedure, which at least temporarily makes things better. That’s what happened this week. Here’s some background. For many years, I have had to pee once or… Continue reading Life Is a Little Better This Week
Some What-If Scenarios
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) I see no benefit in wishing that things had turned out better. That’s a waste of time and an emotional drain. However, I do have an active, albeit MS-addled brain, and lots free time on my hands, and so my mind wanders. I find myself imagining, just for the fun of it,… Continue reading Some What-If Scenarios
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