What’s Happening To The Kennedy Center Honors?
I didn’t see the first Kennedy Center Honors broadcast in 1978. Hosted by Walter Cronkite, the first five honorees receiving this prestigious award were artists who were awarded, to quote President...
View ArticleA Retraction And An Apology
There are some things that can never be compromised, and one of those things is the truth. I’ve always been truthful in what I do, particularly in my writing. But now there is a truth that I need to...
View ArticleIt’s Time To Thank Cezanne, Plato, Mr. Sherburne and YOU
During my senior year of high school I had an extraordinary AP English teacher who not only ignited a deeper love of reading but also engaged my class in lengthy discussions about authors, painters and...
View ArticleChef Interrupted: Discovering Life’s Second Course In Ireland With Multiple...
My mission of spreading awareness about what Multiple Sclerosis is and to live a quality life using the abilities we have is why I was thrilled to receive the following note from Trevis Gleason. Trevis...
View ArticleHelp Shelter Pets By Joining Actress Bellamy Young And The Shelter Pet Project
I love when people say they learn lessons from their children, because I quite agree. I’ve learned so much from my son. The one lesson that stands out in my mind is how his love for animals transferred...
View ArticleHow My Mother Taught Me Courage Despite Adversity
I recently read a discussion on Facebook asking if we had stay-at-home or working moms when we grew up. It dawned on me that mine was both. My mother went back to night school when I was 5 to finish…...
View ArticleI’m Back From My Writing Break And I Can’t Wait To Tell You…
I’m back from my writing break and excited to share what I’ve been up to. I can’t wait to tell you about our vacation in the picturesque Finger Lakes region of New York, and then my travels to...
View ArticleHow A Professor Is Using Social Media To Make Healthcare More Accessible
When I was young I remember our family doctor coming to our home whenever I was ill. He’d examine me as I lay in bed and inevitably grab something out of his black medical bag that resembled Mary...
View ArticleHow To Nurture Your Friendships And Find The Right Tribe
Who hasn’t, at one time or another, been shunned, disappointed or hurt by someone we thought was our friend? Whether it happened when we’re young or in adulthood we’ve all had friends we valued and...
View ArticleWe Mourn The Loss And Celebrate The Legacies
Heaven became richer this weekend with the passing of three incredibly gifted men who were each deeply committed to their craft. They illuminated our lives in varied ways with their brilliance and...
View ArticleThe Most Important Lessons I Learned From My Son
Two years ago tomorrow I published my most popular blog post to date. I wrote it to honor the occasion of my son’s 21st birthday, a time for both reflection and celebration for my husband and me. Since...
View ArticleHow To Be Like George Bailey To Create A Better World
“Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?” ~It’s a Wonderful Life The magic of the holidays brings hope and warmth to...
View ArticleWhy Community Is Important In The Midst Of Sadness
Women of my generation were not always taught as young girls to be self-reliant but were instructed to do well in school, build a community of friends and marry well. We learned early on that boys were...
View ArticleHow You Can Help Me Make A Difference
When I wrote my first blog post back in 2012 I knew I wanted to make a difference by providing support and encouragement to people in the Multiple Sclerosis and disability community. I remembered the...
View ArticleWhat Is The Best Way To Thank You?
What is the best way to thank a group of people for helping me achieve a goal? By using what I know how to use best: My words. No one can succeed in life without the help of others. It’s… The post What...
View ArticleWhy A New Website For MS Patients And Their Families Is Amazing
I’m pleased to announce a new website that was created for the multiple sclerosis community. Its name is LiveWiseMS and it’s become a popular and trusted resource for patients and care partners...
View ArticleHow A Professor Is Using Social Media To Make Healthcare More Accessible
When I was young I remember our family doctor coming to our home whenever I was ill. He’d examine me as I lay in bed and inevitably grab something out of his black medical bag that resembled Mary...
View ArticleHow To Nurture Your Friendships And Find The Right Tribe
Who hasn’t, at one time or another, been shunned, disappointed or hurt by someone we thought was our friend? Whether it happened when we’re young or in adulthood we’ve all had friends we valued and...
View ArticleWe Mourn The Loss And Celebrate The Legacies
Heaven became richer this weekend with the passing of three incredibly gifted men who were each deeply committed to their craft. They illuminated our lives in varied ways with their brilliance and...
View ArticleThe Most Important Lessons I Learned From My Son
Two years ago tomorrow I published my most popular blog post to date. I wrote it to honor the occasion of my son’s 21st birthday, a time for both reflection and celebration for my husband and me. Since...
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