I pull into a familiar parking lot early in the morning to drop my dog Crash off at daycare. Yes, I understand that most people don’t drive their pups to a place where they can play with other dogs under the watchful eye of dogsitters, complete with video cameras, allowing the worried parent to see […]
The person I used to be
This is not a funny, normal, squirrelly post, but it was a moment of my life that I felt was so important share. Parkinson’s can be sad and I have promised myself with this blog that I will be open to sharing my pain without sugarcoating it… even though that sounds delicious. You have been […]
Bakken Invitation Honoree Alumni
After surviving the ballistic missile threat in Hawaii, which I described, in my last blog post, I was ready to enjoy the experience of being a Bakken Invitation Honoree Alumni. Time for a field trip! Which I thought was perfect way to remind us that (even though we thought that we were going to die […]
Bakken and a Missile
I am sitting here at the Fairmont Orchid hotel overlooking the Pacific Ocean, reflecting on the week that I had. How did I get to Kona, Hawaii? In 2013, I was chosen as a Bakken Invitation honoree for the work that I am doing in the Parkinson’s community… yeah that’s right, I am pretty […]
What It Takes To Look Normal
When people first meet me, they usually say something to the extent of, ‘”You have Parkinson’s? …But you look so normal.” This comment always makes me giggle inside a bit, because if they only knew… Muahahaha! What is “normal” anyways and who decides what qualifies as “normal”? I have always tried to blend into my […]
5 Top Blog Posts of 2017
As 2017 comes to an end, I take a moment to look back. This year was filled with many adventures such as creating new words for my PD Urban Dictionary, a girl’s night gone bad, moving into a new apartment, my dating escapades and even my dog Crash wrote a post. What an exhilarating year! […]
5 Things to Help a Parkinson’s Bad Day
As Parkies, we know that everyday will be a guessing game as to how you will be feeling. You wake up in the morning and spin that wheel. What will it land on? Maybe rigidity, tremor, freezing… or… maybe you will hit the jackpot with slower than a geriatric slug on a salted snowed-in […]
Parkinson’s Holiday Gift Guide
You still have time to find that perfect gift for your favorite Parkie. Get to shopping! The holiday season has arrived and although it’s an exciting time, it can be a bit stressful to find that perfect gift for your favorite Parkie. So I am here to be your holiday gift liaison. Now it doesn’t […]
Investing in Yourself-WPC Blog
There is no investment as profitable as you. Think about it. We spend countless dollars, time, and energy on things that do not improve our lives or only provides a quick fix. Why do you invest in your home or your car? Well for some of us, it’s getting the perfect curtains to match your […]
Parkinson’s Service Dog Wrap-up: Part 3
Now, I had gotten the information I needed to understand the process of having a service dog. What started with a question, “Could Crash be a Parkinson’s service dog?” brought me to “Interview with a Parkinson’s service dog trainer” and now has lead me to the final part of my series, the wrap-up. I reached […]
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