Sunday isn't meant for chores. Sensing the waning days of autumn at its finest, we decided to take a scenic drive. On a whim, we set off for Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, where the water meets the mountains in a spectacular display of natural beauty.
Built in the 1700's, this tiny town was not meant to accommodate the... Read more
We’ve turned the calendar page to November, we’ve set the clocks back an hour, and the holiday season is officially in full swing.Thanksgiving is a day to gather with family and friends and to celebrate our blessings. For many women, this meal involves days of preparation and additional responsibilities. For women who live with... Read more
I prefer not to use a cane, but when I do I have a delightful assortment to choose from. Back in 2003, when I set out to purchase my first cane, I gravitated toward “quiet” canes... canes that would not command much attention, but Jake stopped me in my tracks. “If you're going to use a cane,” he said, “USE A CANE!... Read more
Nobody likes a complainer. I know I don’t, and that’s why it’s I often keep MS symptoms to myself. I tell Jake pretty much everything, eventually. He’s supportive and kind, but that doesn’t mean that I should spell out every ache and pain that he can’t fix. Heaven knows, he’s got his hands full with me,... Read more
Multiple sclerosis changed my life in more ways than I can count. There are obvious ways -- the physical changes that are the hallmark of this disease. There's no denying emotional changes, at times so subtle that they are hard to grasp. Then there are lifestyle changes, some thrust upon us, some we choose. Not all of the changes are negative.... Read more