Everyone in this world deals with things differently. Let’s take a death in the family, for example. Some folks feel the need to withdraw when something like this happens, mourning alone. Others immerse themselves in activities, keeping busy so they never have time to think about it. No two people have the same personality, so how could two people…
No CommentsHumans have a bit of an obsession with the toilet and related bodily functions. Seriously, just think about it. How many jokes have you heard concerning poop? I bet you’ve heard one in the last month. Or what about all the euphemisms for the toilet? The John, the commode, the throne, the porcelain god. And what might be the…
No CommentsThere’s a great old quote about life that you’ve probably heard, said by either Bobby Kennedy or George Bernard Shaw (depending on who you ask): “Some men see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say why not.” Now, you can take this quote a few different ways. If Bobby Kennedy said it,…
No CommentsWhen you’re in a wheelchair, you come to realize that some things are simply more difficult; situations that wouldn’t pose a problem for non-disabled folks suddenly become a lot more complicated. For instance, going out in the rain. Most folks don’t have to worry about taking extra precautions just because it sprinkled, but wheelchair users must be ready for slick…
No CommentsALS (A.K.A. Lou Gehrig’s Disease) is an insidious condition for many reasons, but there are two attributes of it that I think are worst of all of: 1. ALS is a degenerative disease, which means it will only get worse with time. You can slow this progression, but never stop it. 2. Eventually, ALS will put you in a wheelchair….
No CommentsAttitude is everything. In life, it is so important to keep your sense of humor, optimism and happiness.
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