If I had a hammer: Trini Lopez Diagnosed: may 25, 2012 Video: Jan 14, 2025 Instrument or a tool? What’s in a word? Sometimes it’s not What you say, but in How you say it. You use a tool You play and perform with an instrument Let’s look at the hammer do you use the hammerContinue reading “Instrument or a tool?”
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Day 7: Trans Canada Trail Challenge Don’t Bing me down, Doom & Gloom Self pity, Parkinson’s and me
Doom and Gloom: The Rolling Stones Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video: Feb 09, 2023 I try to be a positive person. I find that the” Always look on the bright side of life” attitude rubs off on others and bounces back to me. In other words, the attitude that I expose to others, helps toContinue reading “Day 7: Trans Canada Trail Challenge Don’t Bing me down, Doom & Gloom Self pity, Parkinson’s and me”
What the hell is normal?
Change the world: Eric Clapten Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video: Mar 28, 2023 New normal ? What the hell is normal? How often do you hear someone, Upon receiving their diagnosis Wishing that they could go back To what they perceived as a normal life Since when is normal a good thing? Normal isContinue reading “What the hell is normal?”
A short Parkie love story
You can’t hurry love: Phil Collins Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video: Mar 13, 2023 A short Parkie love story Using words associated with Parkinson’s It was just another day, Atypical Parkinsonism Day! The weather couldn’t decide if it was going to rain or not . All day long the moisture fell in intermittent, On orContinue reading “A short Parkie love story”
Motor vs Non motor,
It’s as easy as A, B, C, 1,2,3 A, B, C : The Jackson 5 Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video: Jan 12, 2025 The A, B, C, 1, 2, 3, Do Re Mi of Non-Motor and Motor skills Parkinson’ s forces us to consciously think about our Subconscious. In other words Parkinson’s requires us to planContinue reading “Motor vs Non motor,”
Dancing with Parkinson’s
Dance with me tonight: Oly Murs Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video; MY VERY FIRST: Jan. 123/2023 It’s 3:30 in the morning! Why can’t I sleep? Damn it ! Laying on my back, burping as acid reflux takes control. My legs shake and if I lay on my side indubitably I bash myself in theContinue reading “Dancing with Parkinson’s”
Why does my Parkinson’s make everybody Deaf?
One of the things that can frustrate those of us with Parkinson’s is the constant replies from our spouse, “What did you say?” I will begrudgingly admit my voice is getting softer and she isn’t losing her hearing as I thought. Damn It!!!!! We have all heard that exercise will help to slow down theContinue reading “Why does my Parkinson’s make everybody Deaf?”
Work Smarter, Not Harder
Chain Gang: Sam Cooke Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video: Feb 13, 2023 Our workout, Exercise or practice? We are off to workout. We know that exercise is beneficial in our battle with Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s attacks our mobility by basically inhibiting our brain from getting proper input from our 8 senses . Take away a bit ofContinue reading “Work Smarter, Not Harder”
Always look on the bright side of life
Always look on the bright side of life: Monty Python Diagnosed May 25, 2012 Jan 21, 2023 My diagnosis with Parkinson’s has made me appreciate each day. There is always good and bad in each day. The bad may even exceed the good. But it is the good , no matter how small, that inspires meContinue reading “Always look on the bright side of life”
That’s Life
That’s Life: Frank Sinatra Diagnosed May 25, 2012 Video Jan 30, 2023 So you’ve been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. But don’t let it , let it , get you down Cause this fine old world It just keeps spinning around Being newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s may seem daunting ! But it doesn’t have to be. In factContinue reading “That’s Life”
Parkinsons - My Super Power 