Determination

Determination

  She keeps going Her voice is soft. Her attempts at annunciation tend to leave her words slurred together due to the effects of Parkinson’s disease. She walks slowly, precariously on the verge of a fall at any moment. The disease has progressed...
Do Not Disturb List

Do Not Disturb List

Who’s on your list? People are fascinating. Really. All of us are. Full of creativity, scars, stories, hope, backgrounds, and courage. For 99% of people, I enjoy getting to know them. But much like you, I do have some people on my “Do Not Disturb”...
Shock 365

Shock 365

New experiences are good for your brain Since I work with Parkinson’s patients, I read and learn a lot about the brain. Not all of it has to do with fighting or curing or managing disease. Sometimes, I also learn about proactive ways to improve brain plasticity....
5 Reasons to Travel

5 Reasons to Travel

Near or Far, You Make the Destination Magic For several weeks, I have gathered responses from readers about their travel experiences. And now, here are 5 reasons to travel… 1. To “just be.” From Sandi on their trip to Venice, Florida…We enjoyed...
4 Ways to Cultivate Delight

4 Ways to Cultivate Delight

Children hold the keys Have you encountered a child recently? Have you noticed how most younger children engage life wide-eyed, undaunted, and full of wonder and delight? However, most of us take hits as we go along. Thus, we begin to fear, doubt, and believe the...