Spring has sprung. Bulbs are popping out of the soggy ground, peeking out of snowy mounds in some parts of the country and the neighbor’s cat has that certain look in her eye. The poets of old tell us in … Continue reading →

  Each morning over coffee or tea, my husband and I sit in our comfortable old living room enjoying our view of the neighborhood. Little George, our Yorkie, is either in his bed or in one of our laps, forever … Continue reading →

Many of us who have rheumatoid diseases, daily back pain or chronic pain from some other source, also have eye problems. There can be many causes for this. I am suddenly reminded of the children who, when seeing their parents … Continue reading →

I have discovered most of us who have been living with chronic pain have sacrificed and donated so much of ourselves while we are still living, we usually feel like living donors. We live with grief every day for our … Continue reading →

I know each of you has met someone who you felt had “no heart,” were “heartless,” or worse yet, were “cold hearted.” We’ve always been taught to express our emotions, our love and even our power in terms of this … Continue reading →

I have often said those words to myself or to my husband. Chronic pain is that constant drip of the faucet as each drip corrodes the porcelain in the sink. Chronic pain can also be that little man with the … Continue reading →

I love Christmas and admittedly, get carried away with all of it; the lights, the decorations with tiny trees and Santa’s all over the house and love the shopping. However, with the onset of two crippling arthritic diseases and now … Continue reading →

Many of us are struck with some seasonal melancholia during this season. SO many Christmases past fill our hearts and minds. I know it is a natural part of life as it reflects the supercharged emotions of the season and … 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 →

Just days before Christmas, so much to be done, My body is lagging, my spirit says, “RUN.” My whole body’s challenged, ‘cause everything hurts. Energy’s rationed, in bits and in spurts. I love this season, full of joy and good … Continue reading →