I love that word obstinate. To me it stands for stubbornness, willfulness and determination. If you’re heading into a battle, these are handy virtues to carry along. I realize it can be irritating to be the parent of … Continue reading →

I know we’re all overly tired, overly shopped and soon to be overly baked. Thought we’d liven up the blog this week for Christmas so let’s get funky and get out your rhythm fingers and stick out that pointy one … Continue reading →

  I was once a sapling, No, I didn’t say a sap; Brightly new, tender and green Like a gift without its wrap.   Straight and true all day Reaching toward the sun, Always standing upright When each day was … Continue reading →

    Is there any other time of the year that brings to mind so many memories as the season of Christmas? I am and always have been fascinated with all things past, enjoyed history as a child and loved … Continue reading →

    That lack of sound you hear is my mind striving to think of a way to express my gratitude for all the areas of my life in which I am so blessed. Here it is, Thanksgiving again in … Continue reading →

    Over the course of these last 12 and a-half years I’ve been writing blogs, the recurrent theme has been the importance of joy and laughter in our lives in spite of living with chronic pain and chronic illness. … Continue reading →

    Every once in a while, I have a thought I would like to share with all of you…not enough for a whole blog entry, just a useful thought. I think what I’ll do is take the time every … Continue reading →

Those of us who live with constant pain know the loneliness and isolation that can come from this life. It’s a phenomenon that is not really understood by others. Like so many of life’s experiences, you have to have “been … Continue reading →

WRECK  AND  RUIN   Between age and chronic illness And keeping pain away, My body is ashamed It’s betrayed me in all ways.   Everyday it’s something, I thank God that I’m not twins. Where is the old me, I … Continue reading →

    STAIRS: We live in a three storied home, without an elevator, therefore we havemany stairs. When we moved here twenty years ago, many folks asked me, “With your disabilities, why did you choose a house with so many … Continue reading →