September means back to school. This year, back to school is different. If you are a parent of school age kids, you spent the summer sifting through information about the options the school administrations were considering. You may have answered some surveys about those options. Then, events may have forced a whole new option. Did… Continue reading Back To School – Virtually
Travel Tips #3
I need to expand on my previous traveling advice. I found I have more to learn to travel successfully with mobility issues. I recently traveled using my tips to pick a house to rent on a lake. I used my tips to pour over descriptions, pictures, and even to contact the owner with questions. Picture… Continue reading Travel Tips #3
Buyer Beware
This is a motto most people will expect for certain purchases like cars and also yard sale items like puzzles and board games. However most people will trust the guidance of professionals for other purchases. This is especially true if this is a professional you are paying for their expertise. As much as I lean… Continue reading Buyer Beware
Quotes I live by
I compiled these quotes when a “list TV/movie quotes that made an impact on you” challenge was going around. I was not challenged. I guess everyone figured my quotes would not be from obscure or cerebral enough sources. That’s OK. Value can be found most anywhere. I by no means claim these are original sources,… Continue reading Quotes I live by
Hit the road with independence!
This can mean different things to different people. If you are 16 and just received your driver's license it means you can finally drive without a co-pilot saying "slow down", "you're too close", or "you see the light, right?" Or maybe your co-pilot acted very afraid by constantly stomping on a non-existent brake pedal. I… Continue reading Hit the road with independence!
Heat/Humidity Sensitivity
I am going to focus the next several blogs on tips for specific MS symptoms. Everyone's MS journey is unique including the road to diagnosis, medicines, symptoms, and symptom severity. When a new symptom pops up, please contact your MS provider so it can be treated soonest AND determine if it is MS or medicine… Continue reading Heat/Humidity Sensitivity
Beating the heat
Beating the heat, and keeping your cool can be a challenge this time of year. Throw in a health condition that amplifies with heat and humidity and staying cool becomes a daily, number one goal. It becomes not a comfort issue, but an ability to function. sunrise If a room gets a little stuffy my… Continue reading Beating the heat
Foot Drop Device Review
I have had foot drop for about 3 years and have collected several devices marketed to help with foot drop. Why so many in 3 years? Well, my first two were prescribed and caused additional health issues for me. That led me to try and make my own and then explore the over the counter… Continue reading Foot Drop Device Review
Travel Tips, Part 2
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I am ready for some water therapy, now. I would have said beach therapy but I figured I needed to expand my horizon this year. So, I am including lakes, rivers, bays, reservoirs, steams, creeks, and marshes with my favorite beaches this year. Everything is different this year, but I… Continue reading Travel Tips, Part 2
Gluten Free and Dairy Free Tips
I have talked about what it is like going gluten free. I am also dairy free. Here are some tips I found that make these changes easier, or at least a little bit more tasty. Gluten Free Going gluten free showed me how big a fan of gluten my taste buds are. My taste buds… Continue reading Gluten Free and Dairy Free Tips
Life, Humor, and MS 