by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 28, 2015 | Serendipity
The joy of listening in “You just look lovely today. Yes, you do. But, I think you’ve eaten too much, so we need to take a walk. But, you’ll have to wait up for me, don’t get ahead of me too much. We can just walk and talk for a...
by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 23, 2015 | Spiritual Stuff
Is yours harmonious or obsessive? People refer to their passions often these days. Swimming, jogging, travel, career, collecting, and many more are referenced as things about which we are passionate. You can probably think of at least one thing. But, is it a healthy...
by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 18, 2015 | Resilience
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...
by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 7, 2015 | Serendipity
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”...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 31, 2015 | Resilience
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....