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 →

Summa, summa, summa time…

I've been neglecting my blog this past month to focus on a book I was writing.  I had previously written 4-5 drafts before finally settling in a banging out a complete draft that I didn't hate this summer.  I sent it to an editor and just  uploaded my book to be published.  It's been a... 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 →

Patients losing patience…

I've written many times about my fear of losing health insurance due to my pre-existing conditions.  Recently, the Justice Department has decided to not defend the Affordable Care Act in court.  Without defense the ACA could be determined to be unconstitutional, thus illuminating the protections put in place for people with pre-existing conditions.  According the... Continue Reading →

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