This is going to sound a little strange, but I believe that trains should give pedestrians the right of way. At least when they are running in a shopping mall. Let me explain.There is a shopping mall close to my home. It's very small, only one level, and easy to navigate. No stairs, escalators, or elevators needed. The main entrances have... Read more
Life at the office can get interesting when you bring MS to work.I spend four hours a day at my office job. I'm very fortunate that my MS is accepted as part of the package. My co-workers get it. They've seen me fairly skip down the hallway and they've seen me when I can barely put one foot in front of the other. They're not surprised when I am... Read more
It gets an eye-popping response. An incredulous look. A momentary stare. That’s what happens when you get specific about the numbers. The numbers being the dollars and cents of health care.I’ve been writing about the crushing costs of health care for some time now, but I’ve been preaching to the choir. Writing for a multiple... Read more
Lisa Emrich, in her post, “MS and Politics,” quoted Michelle Obama talking about her father, who had MS, “He never stopped smiling and laughing - even while struggling to button his shirt, even while using two canes to get himself across the room to give my Mom a kiss. He just woke up a little earlier, and worked a little... Read more