A little Public Service Announcement: A few weeks ago, I had a biopsy to remove a "suspicious" mole. This was done during my annual skin check. In addition to being a child of the 70's and 80's who loved baby oil to get a tan, I do have a skin disease called DSAP (Disseminated superficial... Continue Reading →
Dear Senator Toomey, I've emailed you multiple times over the past few years and never once did it make an impact on your decision in terms of voting. I don't expect you to suddenly become liberal because I've written you a letter, but I had hoped that you would have heard the overwhelming cries from... Continue Reading →
I saw Wonder Woman today. It was incredible. As I watched the gorgeous Superhero battling the bad guys, I admit I wished I could be her. To be tall, beautiful and a genuine badass like Diana Prince?? One can dream.... Then I thought about it and realized that I am often Wonder Woman. I often... Continue Reading →
I have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company. I was really excited when I was asked to review the Gupta Programme. I have... Continue Reading →
A few days ago, the world was sad to learn that Chris Cornell passed away. My mother was not familiar with Chris and asked me who he was. While telling her, I kept saying he had a "powerful voice". I remember seeing him with Soundgarden in 1992. I knew some of their music, but when... Continue Reading →
I've been in a brain freeze for the past few days. The recent passing of the AHCA bill in Congress has left me reeling for many reasons. When I expressed concerns, a friend asked why I was worried because I don't use Obamacare as my insurance. It made me realize that people have no... Continue Reading →
I've finally beaten my flares! Things should be back to normal, right? Well in the chronic life, it's seldom normal. At a recent rheumatologist appointment, I expressed that my spine and hip were killing me. My doctor gave me a script for physical therapy. She felt I have tendonitis in my hip. Turns out my... Continue Reading →
A few months ago, my friend Jodi Seidler (2Hip Productions) contacted me and asked if I would be interested in sitting on a patient panel focusing on adherence with her at an eXL event in Philadelphia. The amazing MarlaJan DeFusco (Luck Fupas) would be one of the keynote speakers, so I was SUPER excited to join! I have previously... Continue Reading →
The President of the United States was quoted as saying, "Nobody knew healthcare could be so complicated". Nobody knew. Nobody knew? NOBODY KNEW??!!! I think my brain may have ruptured a tad bit with that statement. I know a lot of people who knew healthcare was complicated. They know how complicated it is because they live... Continue Reading →
I saw a news story that Ted Cruz (Senator from Texas) met a woman living with Multiple Sclerosis. In his attempt relate to her, he congratulated her on her struggle living with MS. Congratulated. Her. For. Living. With. MS. Now don't get me wrong, I am pretty sure he meant he admired her strength for... Continue Reading →
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