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posted 04/02/2009, comments (6)

Money Matters when you have Multiple Sclerosis

I was raised on the premise that money matters should not be discussed in a public forum. It was best to keep such things close to home. Multiple Sclerosis and money, unfortunately, go hand in hand, and it's difficult to have meaningful conversation about MS without mentioning money. We've often addressed the... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/05/2008, comments (6)

Health Care? It's all in the numbers

It gets an eye-popping response. An incredulous look. A momentary stare. That’s what happens when you get specific about the numbers. The numbers being the dollars and cents of health care.I’ve been writing about the crushing costs of health care for some time now, but I’ve been preaching to the choir. Writing for a multiple... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/02/2008, comments (13)

My MS is Stronger than My Smile

Lisa Emrich, in her post, “MS and Politics,” quoted Michelle Obama talking about her father, who had MS, “He never stopped smiling and laughing - even while struggling to button his shirt, even while using two canes to get himself across the room to give my Mom a kiss. He just woke up a little earlier, and worked a little... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/27/2008, comments (5)

The Kindness of Strangers

The woman was tiny, probably 4’11” and all of 90 pounds or so. She looked to be about 70 years-old and had a pleasant face and a warm smile. She sized me up quickly, looked me square in the eye and said, “I’ll hold the door for you... it’s very heavy.” I smiled back and thanked her as I stepped up the short... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/25/2008, comments (6)

My Olympic Dreams

The world won’t soon forget the regal beauty of Nastia Liukin and the awe-inspiring power of Shawn Johnson as they graced the gymnastic apparatus during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Neither will I.Their faces betrayed none of the physical challenges and injuries they surely endured during years of practice and preparation. Cool and confident,... Read more Chevron

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