Tag Archive | "Multiple Sclerosis"
The New F-Word
The English language is always evolving with new words that quickly become a common part of our daily voice. The always vulgar f-word is one such example. Yet, it has evolved through the ages. Long thought too crude to be expressed publicly, the f-word has since been diluted..sugar-coated..and replaced with nicer sounding words like “freakin”, “friggin”, or “frick.” But alas, [...]
Continue reading...MS Mind Games
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Multiple Sclerosis has taken a lot from you. Maybe it’s your balance…ability to walk…your vision …or bladder control. Or maybe you are one of the lucky few where MS has taken all of the above! (Too bad you weren’t that lucky with a lottery ticket!) Swallowing some pride, many of these problems can be corrected. I can walk [...]
Continue reading...ZZZZZzzzz
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Clap your hands together. Nudge me. Splash water in my face. I’m dozing again. And I can’t stop. Just last week I took two siesta’s—in one day! Bloodhounds have more energy! Some folks say they prop their eyelids open with toothpicks. Heck, my eyelids feel so heavy, I need tent poles! That’s why I can’t sit still. If I sit [...]
Continue reading...MS Texting Shortcuts
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Today, texting has become a popular vehicle of communication. People of all ages use texting, rather than calling, as their preferred choice of sharing information. Texting has spawned a whole new, Internet language of word & phrase shorthand to aid in rapid conversation. Not to be left out, those of us with multiple sclerosis, can enjoy our own [...]
Continue reading...Paper Trail
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Are you comfortable admitting defeat? Do you scratch your enormous, bulbous head and admit you don’t get it like I do? Isn’t it obvious I’m referring to Cottonelle Toilet Paper’s “Respect The Roll” promotion? It’s a TV commercial encouraging you to visit the website respecttheroll.com to order your FREE tacky toilet roll cover! These things are uglier than my [...]
Continue reading...I. P. Freely
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Nah, this isn’t about the work of legendary folk-lore author, I. P. Freely It’s about bladder control pure and simple. Or lack thereof in regards to many of us with multiple sclerosis. You see, most of the time I HAVE bladder control. This is about the times when my bladder controls ME! Like a loyal dog to [...]
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Friday, October 14, 2011
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