Tag Archive | "Canes"
Party On Wayne
Sometimes, having multiple sclerosis can lead to some awkward social situations. And attending a recent party was no exception. The setting was a lot of people, loud music, in a small space—typically, the perfect scene for your average social animal. But add MS into the mix and you get the hijinks of a bad episode of “Three’s Company.” Disclaimer: Let me [...]
Continue reading...MS’s Most Devastating Condition
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
A Message from the Editor This edition of My Odd Sock has been rated “S” for “serious.” The usual low-brow humor has been replaced by a lot of wah-wah, belly-aching chit-chat and visions of the world’s smallest violin playing “My Heart Bleeds For You.” –Helen Eleanor Saggybags, My Odd Sock Editor-In-Chief * * * * * * * * [...]
Continue reading...MS Mixed Bag
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
What will you find in the My Odd Sock Mixed Bag? Who knows! Actually this mixed bag is a collection of various ideas I had about life with multiple sclerosis. They are simply blinks of an idea—not enough meat to serve as a main entree–so I just lumped them together in a pot luck post. So lets reach [...]
Continue reading...Cane And Able
Monday, May 30, 2011
Please enjoy this old My Odd Sock. The “Best of”…or “Worst of” if you will. Enjoy! It was time to invest in a new cane. My old one was a reliable partner, but it was beat-up and had alot of miles. The shiny-new 2010 models were out, so I shuffle-dragged myself to the showroom. I just love [...]
Continue reading...Swiss Army Knife of Treatment
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
The Swiss Army Knife. First introduced in 1859, this baby was the cat’s meow of knives! The Swiss Army Knife was decked out like a pimp’s Cadillac Coupe DeVille. It’s the McGyver of cutlery! Boasting not only a main blade and a smaller blade too…..plus, tweezers, a toothpick, corkscrew, can-opener, flat-head screwdriver, Phillips-head screwdriver, nail file, scissors, shoelace [...]
Continue reading...Winter Road Hazards
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
With an interest in your public safety, My Odd Sock would like to remind you that old man winter’s ice & snow can make traveling quite treacherous–so be careful on your journey. Duh! This message isn’t just for those in motor vehicles. I’m speaking to all MSers & others who “motor-vate” using canes, crutches and rollators! You see, winter’s [...]
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012
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