Chronic Disease Month
So…how’ve ya been? I’ve been telling myself for a while that I needed to relaunch this blog. I thought I could find plenty of time during the pandemic. I struggled …
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Chronic Illness in Real Life
Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans. ~ John Lennon Long time, no see! I had great plans for my blog. I had an editorial …
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3 Thoughts For World MS Day
May 30 is World MS Day. This year, the focus is on increasing awareness of the invisible symptoms of multiple sclerosis. I could go into some long diatribe on invisible …
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Reduce Reuse and Recycle To Help the Environment (Without Banning Straws)
When a disabled person opposes a plastic straw ban, someone invariably asks, Don’t you care about the environment? Silly question. Of course disabled people care about the environment! …
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Adult-Proof Caps
I know, I know. The official term is child-proof cap. Those lovely caps designed to keep our precious medicines out of the wrong hands. Problem is, those of us with …
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44 Crucial Medical Notes To Keep With You
In my previous post , I mentioned the importance of having key information available when you need it. You’ve got a few options you can use to get all of …
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Just Go Vote
I hope I’m done hurricane dodging for awhile and can get back to blogging and hanging out online. I’m from North Carolina, where too many residents are trying to get …
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Your Ultimate Guide To Hurricane Preparedness
Introduction The Atlantic hurricane season typically lasts from June 1 – November 30. Hurricanes don’t know the calendar, so don’t be surprised to see storms earlier or later than those …
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Hurricane Tips – Chronic Illness and Disability
With the hurricane approaching, here are some tips for people with chronic illness and/or disability…and the people who love us. Fill out this Disability Specific Disaster Preparation Form so that …
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I won’t sugarcoat this – a MAJOR hurricane is expected to make landfall this week on the East Coast of the US. I’m in the direct path myself (Raleigh, NC) and I …
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