Some believe in destiny and some believe in fate, but I believe that happiness is something we create. Something More, Sugarland In 2009, I talked my aunt into braving the heat and the crowds to see an up and coming band called Sugarland at Jazz Fest. The duo had a few songs out on the […]
I’ve seen variations on this question come up on several disability-related Facebook groups recently, and I find everyone’s responses interesting. Although it seems like a simple question at first glance, it’s actually fairly complicated once fully analyzed. I think it’s safe to say that most disabled people’s gut reaction when asked this is something along […]
Be courageous and be brave, and in my heart, you’ll always remain forever young. Sir Rod Stewart As many of you who follow my blogs and Facebook posts have seen, my friend, Christy, and I have had some pretty amazing experiences at concerts all over the country. We’ve had a private meet and greet with […]
I’m not one of those typical “I work best in a mess” artists. I have too much of my father’s left brain in me for that. When everything is everywhere, it makes me to anxious to work. I like organization – everything in its place where I can always find it. I like my workspace […]
As you can imagine, finding an effective way to exercise when you have limited mobility is tricky. It’s even harder when if you move certain ways or overwork your muscles, your bones break. Welcome to my world. My biggest problem is that my muscles are stronger than most of my bones, and so when they […]
The writing had been on the wall for a while that I would need a new van sooner rather than later. The trusty Toyota Sienna that I inherited from my dad when he passed away six years ago had a multitude developing minor issues. The sun roof leaked, so when it rained, water collected in […]
As most of you know, I spend a lot of my time lying down. It’s easier for me to function in that position because my back and neck get tired quickly in my chair, and when I’m lying on my side I feel like I’m not having to fight gravity as much. It can be […]
With as many people out there looking for a job as there are, you would think that finding an aide for me would be an easy task. Let me be the first to tell you, it’s not. The ads we place when searching for a new aide for me usually go something like this: “In […]
Let’s just get it out there: dieting sucks. Right ladies? I mean, what is better than a hot donut first thing in the morning, a big, juicy hamburger with a buttery bun and a soda for lunch, or fresh pecan pie with ice cream after dinner (maybe with a glass of port or sherry)? I’m […]
For those of you following along, you already know that music is a HUGE part of my life, and that I live for my next concert. For those of you just joining us…You will soon know. I promise. There are a few bands my friend and I follow closely, and today I’m going to tell […]
