Sometimes I wonder if people living with MS are truly empathetic toward the people who share their same diagnosis. Seriously. So often I read rants from fellow MSers who condemn critical people who don’t have the disease because they, “ . . . don’t understand what I have to live with because I have an…… Continue Reading
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Category Archives: Accessibility
Monday Evening Events with Cooper
Good evening, dear readers, Forgive my twelve hour lateness, but while Mumma and Dan were away this cat sure did play. Writing just wasn’t a priority when I had the whole house to myself. Yes, I enjoy being alone at times and yes, I hate being alone. And yes, I am a cat of contradictions.…… Continue Reading
Accessible road trip tips
I recently was watching our friends’ 7-year-old daughter, Abby, and while we were drawing at Dan and my dining room table, our conversation went something like this: “So are you excited about Easter?” I asked. Distracted by the work of art she was creating, Abby muttered, “Uh-huh.” Trying to continue our lively discussion I inquired,…… Continue Reading
Mannequins and Disability
Mannequins and disability. Who would think of such a strange combination? And who would want to see images like those? After all disability is different and strange, maybe even a little scary. That differentness may explain why I would never expect to see images of the disabled as mannequins used in storefront windows. But that…… Continue Reading
MS, Disability and Mickey Mouse
It’s a world of laughter, a world of tears It’s a world of hopes and a world of fears There’s so much that we share that it’s time we’re aware It’s a small world after all Be honest, how long did it take before you joined in singing this Disney classic? It’s infectious and I…… Continue Reading
Speaking of hotel accessibility
When my dear friend Jen became engaged to “The One” (Adam), my friends and I were prepared for a great shin-dig! Oops, I mean a very beautiful, elegant wedding. No one would have expected anything less from Jen. After all she was our go-to party-planning maven. As we expected, she took care of every wedding…… Continue Reading
Traveling, with MS
Jennifer and I have been together for nearly a decade, but she has yet to set foot into my parents’ home. We’ve gone back to my hometown of Monticello, Iowa, to spend Easter with my family each year, but the three steep steps leading into their home make it impossible for Jennifer to get inside…… Continue Reading
For You: Another open letter to Bruce Springsteen
We wrote an open letter to Bruce Springsteen before we saw him in concert a couple years ago. Assuming he didn’t get the letter (he didn’t play our request), we thought we’d try again for the concert coming up in a couple months… Dear Bruce Springsteen, As you scan the sea of signs surrounding the…… Continue Reading
Off to a great start
Taking a quick breath, I look at the calendar and am torn on how to react. In one sense it’s like, “Oh my God! It’s already Jan. 15?” In another sense it’s more like, “Oh my God! It’s only Jan. 15?” Seems like a lot has happened in the first two weeks of this new…… Continue Reading
Grape Ape
Hmm, what’s today’s date?” he asks before writing the date on the huge stack of paperwork. I answer that it is February 20. “Not bad, let’s see,” he shuffles through the paperwork. “Ordered this on November 4, that means it’s been a little more than three months. Really, not bad, huh?” I answer him, “Nope,…… Continue Reading