Some is my own doing; some is a consequence of declining mobility and function. But no doubt, my world is shrinking. My constant go, go, go has been reduced to a single go and rest the remainder of the day.... Continue Reading →
You separated me from most of the animal kingdom, my opposable thumbs. Open a shampoo bottle Pick up a fork Pull up the covers Turn the page Text a friend Mute the TV You are slipping away from me. Squeeze the toothpaste... Continue Reading →
Are you tired of being called a racist, homophobic, xenophobic bigot? Now's our chance to do something about it. We implore leaders in the Muslim community to denounce the terrorist actions of extremists. We demand that leaders in the African... Continue Reading →
The Golden Gate Bridge is to the left and Alcatraz is to the right. Oh, the stories they could tell. This is my view of San Francisco for the next four days as I participate in a Phase 1 (first... Continue Reading →
I don't want to die. If fact, I'm fighting to live! The End of Life Option Act just became law in California. A patient with six months to live has the option the obtain life-ending medication. Here's the problem -- the... Continue Reading →
During an interview for the SIU Alumni Magazine I was asked, "At what point did you accept the fact that you had ALS?" Accept it? I didn't know how to answer. Later my Dad (the Doctor of Philosophy) explained to... Continue Reading →
Steve and I are on day two of a month long road trip. We were cruising through the Utah salt flats this morning and a Chris Tomlin song made my eyes leak. White Flag. "We raise our flag, we surrender,... Continue Reading →
#ShellysPCT Scott will begin his journey of a lifetime in just a few short weeks. Beginning May 1st is going to hike 2,663 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail. He is hiking for those of us who can't, raising awareness... Continue Reading →
Most of my days are spent doing the things I love with people I love. Pictured clown noses are a case in point. Other than the occasional dental cleaning or medical appointment, I spend most of my energy on the people... Continue Reading →
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