With the holidays fast approaching, as cliché as it sounds, I find myself thinking about all the amazing people that are in my life and how lucky I am to have them. Right now, I have the best employees/assistants anyone could EVER ask for. I’ve been thinking about writing this blog for a while, but […]
One of the most common questions I get asked is “How do you manage to have such a positive attitude when your life is so hard and full of so much physical pain?” Well, there’s a few reasons. The first is that I was raised not to feel sorry for myself. My mother in particular […]
Any of you Facebookers know that there is a Facebook group for everything, and Osteogensis Imperfecta is no different. There are several out there, some for the different types, some with a focus on fitness, some with age restrictions, etc. I belong to several, and sometimes it’s nice to talk to people who go through […]
Most people with Osteogenesis Imperfecta take part in some type of regular physical therapy and/or exercise program. You may think that because we break bones easily we would not be able to do that, but in reality, PT helps our bodies keep moving. Certainly we have to be careful, but anything we can do to […]
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 […]
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 […]
I’ve recently embarked on a partnership with the Humane Society of Louisiana where donors are awarded a piece of my art based on how much they donate. The Humane Society focuses on fighting animal cruelty, neglect and mistreatment throughout the entire state. As you would expect, my family has known the head of the Humane […]
Today on Looking Up, I’d like to introduce you to a TRUE entrepreneur, Jane Hash, who just so happens to have Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III like me. An activist, business owner, volunteer, podcaster, nutritionist, and blogger herself, Jane has truly done it all. Let’s get started! Hey Jane! First, I want to start off with […]
