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Losing Control
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Losing Control

A recent bout of dehydration has been a poignant reminder of my struggle with Parkinson’s.

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Redefining a Label
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Redefining a Label

A few weeks ago, my new disabled parking permit arrived. Up until recently, I had adamantly resisted it.

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Raising the Bar
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Raising the Bar

It can be difficult to raise the bar for oneself when there is no particular motivation to do so… but sometimes there are silver linings in difficult times.

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Improv and Me
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Improv and Me

Improv and Parkinson’s would seem like an oxymoron. After all “quick on your feet” is not exactly the image one would conjure when thinking of someone with Parkinson’s…

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Parkinson’s Unity Walk ‘22
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Parkinson’s Unity Walk ‘22

On April 23, I attended the Parkinson’s Unity Walk. It was the first time in 3 years since the last Unity Walk was held due to the pandemic.

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World Parkinson’s Day
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World Parkinson’s Day

Today, on World Parkinson’s Day, I marvel at the breadth and creativity of global advocacy that defines the Parkinson’s community.

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High Desert Magic
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High Desert Magic

I can taste the sweet satisfaction of a dream seen through. Yes, I took back my trip to Joshua Tree National Park. It was a truly amazing experience.

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Embracing Winter Blues
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Embracing Winter Blues

When we embrace Winter as a time of hibernation, reassessing, and connecting with family and oneself, the cold frigid air can be our friend.

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Taking it Back
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Taking it Back

The biggest lesson that Parkinson’s disease has taught me that Covid-19 drove home: Seize the day. You can’t get back time.

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Dear Parkinson’s
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Dear Parkinson’s

Sometimes I feel tired. Exhausted by our fight. I wonder how I’ll get the energy to keep ahead of your progression. I have decided we need a new way of communicating.

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Walking
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Walking

There is something mystical and mysterious about what we can achieve when we embody our aspirations and wholly embrace our intentions.

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