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Friday, February 10 2012
As I write about my hopes for a Spring Makeover, there is snow covering the ground, and the wind is howling. It is cold. I am tired of the cold, so I am turning my thoughts to the promise of Spring.
The hope of Spring is inspiring me to start a makeover program for myself. I have trouble staying on course for too long, so I am hoping for... Read more
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Thursday, February 02 2012
Valentine's day is traditionally for lovers, but this year I want to spread the love. My husband will get special attention this year, as he does every year, but I think I have enough love to expand the scope of this upcoming celebration of caring for others.
A few weeks ago, my husband and I had the privilege of visiting an elderly lady in... Read more
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V on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Monday, January 09 2012
Living with RA is a challenge. We have obstacles to overcome every day. Sometimes it is hard just to get to the shower in the morning. Sometimes it is painful to brush our hair. Sometimes, we can't brush our hair, because our shoulders are too stiff and swollen to move in the right direction.
Coping with these type of road blocks to living... Read more
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V on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Thursday, December 15 2011
Greetings, Fellow RAers! The Holidays are just around the corner, and it is time to come up with a plan. Just hoping everything will go well doesn't cut it. Trust me! I have done that many times, and I ended up worn slick, grumpy and hurting.
I do NOT want to repeat my earlier attempts at celebrating the holidays by trying to ignore my RA.... Read more
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V on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Monday, December 12 2011
RA Daily Forecast: Mostly cloudy today with periods of intermittent dense brain fog leading to “word stumbling”, disjointed thoughts, and slow body movements. These unnerving conditions will last all day, and most likely draw stares from non-RAers who happen to cross your path.
Sometimes my RA World is foggy. I know as soon as I... Read more
