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Even those of us who like to cook, don't like to cook all of the time. In the middle of doing other, more important things, the need to stop what we're doing to prepare a meal can be a bother. I'm always excited to find a new "from scratch" recipe that is both tasty and… Continue reading Fast Fix Steak with Mushroom Gravy
Grandma was not a fussy baker. She didn’t have the time. Household and farm chores kept her busy through much of the year. When peaches came ripe, grandma took advantage the surplus by canning quart jars of the sweet summer fruit to be enjoyed through the winter. During peach season, Grandma's simple cobbler was also… Continue reading Fresh and Easy Peach Cobbler: A Vintage Recipe
My husband’s son, who lives across the country, asked if he could come for a visit. “Of course!” Always! No need to even ask! I knew my husband would be thrilled. Mark not only booked a flight but he ordered tickets for a concert that his dad would love and he booked a hotel room… Continue reading A Son Visits His Dad or “The Ruse”
July 31, 2019 The other night, my friend Lori asked "How are you?" Only it wasn't a pleasantry that you respond to with an "I'm fine. How are you?" She really mean t it to be a question. She truly wanted to know how I am doing. The question caught me by surprise. You’d think… Continue reading A Decade with Parkinson’s Disease: Where Am I Now?
On all of my "Decade with Parkinson's Disease" posts I have selected a feature image of original artwork. There is a reason for that. It's because art is such an important player in the lives of many with Parkinson's Disease. Betcha didn't know that, did ya? Neither did I. And it sounds sort of crazy.… Continue reading A Decade With Parkinson’s Disease: What’s With All The Artists?
Signing up for a clinical study is not an irreversible decision. Trial participants always have the right to change their mind. After agreeing to participate in the Parkinson's Progressive Marker Initiative (PPMI) at the Cleveland Clinic I went home and spent more than a few days questioning my decision. I found many reasons why I… Continue reading A Decade with Parkinson’s Disease: On Becoming a “Lab Rat”
After my first, disturbing visit to a doctor in 2009, I spent the following months reading. The internet can be a scary place. Horror stories, myths, and outright deceptions are everywhere and cover all topics. Fortunately, I knew the importance of choosing only well-known, reliable sources. The more I learned, and the more time that… Continue reading A Decade with Parkinson’s Disease: Decisions
Updated April 3, 2019 I was 48 years old when I first noticed that something was amiss. It started in my little finger. I was sitting quietly and noticed a slight tremor. It was the oddest thing I’d ever felt. It didn’t prevent me from doing anything that I wanted to do though, so I… Continue reading A Decade with Parkinson’s Disease: The Diagnosis
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