RA Blog Week 2018: Day 4, Research…

I'm proud to be a part of the 4th annual RA blog week.  Today's prompt:  Research – Do you incorporate research into your disease management? If you do explain how and what difference it has made. If not discuss why not. Help us understand any barriers you have experienced to using research about Rheumatic Disease.... Continue Reading →

RA Blog week 2018: #3 Mindfulness…

I'm honored to be a part of the 4th annual RA blog week.  Today's prompt is: Mindfulness – What does mindfulness mean to you and how can it help as we live with our autoimmune condition? About 10 years ago, I learned about a Mindfulness course offered through the Myrna Brind Center at Thomas Jefferson Hospital... Continue Reading →

RA Blog Week #2: Because…

I'm proud to be participating in RA Blog week for the 4th year!  It's always an honor to be included. Today's blog prompt is:  Tips – How do you stay fit, cope with stress, relax, or capitalize on a great day. Tell us your secrets for the best life possible......But I'm opting out and doing... Continue Reading →

As the list goes on…

In addition to my autoimmune arthritis and other chronic illnesses, I've written about my skin issues. Right before my diagnosis of Sjogren's syndrome, I was diagnosed with a benign skin disease called DSAP (disseminated superficial actinic porokerotosis).  I basically get these little circles on my skin. They get hard and sometimes flake.  Over time, they... Continue Reading →

So long summer…

I love summer.  I didn't have the best summer, but regardless, I always hate seeing it come to an end.  Today is also Labor Day.  A day in which we, in the United States, honoring contribution and achievements of American workers.  I am still able to work with my chronic illnesses.  It's far from easy.... Continue Reading →

27 and counting…

Tomorrow marks my 27th year in a classroom.  I've had many different roles over the years.  My current role is as an speech-language pathologist in a public school system.  I love what I do.  Every job has it's positive and negative aspects.  I love my helping my students become effective communicators, but I despise the... Continue Reading →

Times like these….

I love music.  I love concerts.  The more my disability progresses, the harder it is for me to attend concerts.  See I'm one of those people in the middle.  I definitely struggle with mobility, but I'm not truly in need of a wheelchair.  I'm a "need-a-cane-some-of-the-time" kind of person.  Concerts tend to be in big... Continue Reading →

‘Twas the night before a snowstorm…

** February 2019.  Another storm is coming and I feel it all over my body.  Be well my friends and stay warm and safe.  Enjoy one of my favorite posts. (March 2018) There is a HUGE snow storm coming tonight and tomorrow. Large amounts of wet, heavy snow is expected. The meteorologists are all over... Continue Reading →

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