It’s after 3 am when I wake up to the sound of ocean waves. I lay there for a minute or two. Hoping I can doze back to dreamland again, but I find myself tossing and turning. Slowly sitting up, while inhaling deeply, I hit a button to turn my sound machine off. Silence. Inhuman sounds come […]
Facial Masks
It’s a really weird time in the world today. With COVID-19, many of us are on “shelter at home” orders. People are encouraged not to leave their homes unless it’s for essential things like groceries or the pharmacy. If we do go out, we need to wear a facial mask and practice social distancing. I haven’t even […]
Like Riding A Bike
The old expression, “Just like Riding a Bike,” is flat out bull-shirt. How do I know?… let me explain how I came to this conclusion. When California was getting ready to instate the COVID-19 “shelter at home” order, my family and I decided that it would be best for me to be close to them. This would allow […]
#Plan4PD Challenge
On the 11th April 1755, James Parkinson was born in Shoreditch, London, England. Little did he know, his life would continue to impact millions of people over 200 years later. While James had a successful medical practice, he also dabbled in politics and paleontology. But it was in 1817 when his legacy began with the release […]
My First Parkinson’s Fall
It was a cool day in Phoenix, Arizona, which is an oxymoron because it’s a desert that is known for seriously hot weather. I mean if they call it “the valley of the sun” … well, you get the idea. My Dad and I were walking the dogs, obeying the CDC’s guidelines of keeping a 6-foot […]
Life of COVID – A “Biodrama”
Oh, how the world has changed. It felt like we were just enjoying our lives, a week ago and now we have people hoarding toilet paper and hand sanitizer due to the Covid pandemic. It just shows how quickly life can change. I hope that you all are finding ways to cope with the anxiety […]
A Decade With Parkinson’s
On March 18th this year, I will be celebrating my 10th anniversary of being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. To me, this sounds ludicrous. The concept of time has a funny way of distorting your reality. It feels like it was just last week when I received horrific news from my Neurologist but at the same time, I can’t believe I’ve […]
Dating and Parkinson’s Disease
Sitting in the shadows of my eco-friendly Prius, I scan the parking lot for any sign of life. Out of the corner of my eye, I see movement. A man walking with his head down, looking very suspicious shifts his gaze towards me. I hold my breath and hunker down. The figure slowly passes me […]
Life Moving in Slow Motion
There is a steady decline in the pace of my life. It comes in many forms. I began noticing about 5 years ago that I was moving slower than the world around me. I know that Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative condition and the irreversible deterioration will ultimately be my demise… yikes! Perky, you’ve gone dark…. but I […]
Not Why Me?… But Try Me!
Has the reality of Parkinson’s disease got you feeling down? From the moment you open your eyes in the morning, you can feel the grasp of Parkinson’s pressing down on. Every limb feels heavy and stiff. You struggle to roll over in your bed as you glance at the clock. It seems like time continues […]
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