I have been researching heated clothing for a while and finally decided to get a heated vest. Why a vest? Well I hate when I have to wear warm clothing and the extra weight on my arms makes me feel … Continue reading
There are times when it seems like things take forever, from planning something to securing funding, to hearing back about a job interview. The easy thing to do is sit there and wait for something to happen but I’ve learned … Continue reading
I was reading about the MDA national achievement award winner, Scott Crane, and saw that he helped start up an organization that helps people with special needs experience culinary adventures! I love it because it’s an angle on helping disabled … Continue reading
I have fallen on my face more than a few times in my life. Prior to using a wheelchair, I would find myself on the floor a couple times a year. Since I lived by myself, there usually wasn’t anyone … Continue reading
A support group can do wonders to help you feel less alone when dealing with a disorder like muscular dystrophy. For some people, traditional support groups are great. These are usually support groups created by organizations that already focus on … Continue reading
…have you even ever tried? How often have you marveled at someone who could do something creative or spectacular like paint a picture or write a song or play an instrument or sew a dress or build a motor or … Continue reading
This is guest poster Gord Wallen’s final posting in a three-part series on service dogs and how his service dog has helped him deal with his Becker’s Muscular Dystrophy. Gord is a frequent commenter on this site and I am … Continue reading
This is guest poster Gord Wallen’s second posting in a three-part series on service dogs and how his service dog has helped him deal with his Becker’s Muscular Dystrophy. Gord is a frequent commenter on this site and I am … Continue reading
In my experience, there are two types of complaining: good and bad. Good complaining is the type that happens when something is not right and the complaint is properly directed. For example, if a building or store is not accessible, … Continue reading
I went through a Rachael Ray infatuation stage about 5 years ago. I never could get one of her 30-minute meals done in under 30 minutes, but I learned a lot. At the time I was still walking so it … Continue reading
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