Sep 24, 2018 | Accessibility, caregivers, fast food, Laughter, overcoming challenges, What some people don't think about |
Living my life surrounded by caregivers makes things much easier for me most of the time. And then there are some times when it makes life much more interesting. Working with a team of caregivers often means that I have to get creative in working around their...
Jan 6, 2016 | blogging, Disability Blogs, disability etiquette, Diversity, fast food, lessons from blogging, Making people comfortable, negative perceptions, Starting Over |
2016 is still in its infancy, and like most people I have spent the last few weeks reflecting on both where I have been and where I want to go. Speaking personally, I have never been a fan of New Year’s resolutions. I think they are, all too often, a good way...
Oct 15, 2015 | 100 day challenge, Beginnings, caregivers, exercise for people with disabilities, fast food, Starting Over |
It’s true. I have totally eaten like crap lately. My diet is terrible. Sonic cheeseburgers are as much a part of my routine as exercise is supposed to be. The order is always the same. A junior double cheeseburger with ketchup and without the pickle, and a medium...
Sep 28, 2015 | Ableism, Attitudes, compassion, definition of a hero, fast food, Helping people with disabilities, McDonalds, negative perceptions, News, Society |
This is an interesting post on Facebook by a friend of a friend of mine. The author’s name is Dany Holmes. I apologize if any of you are offended by her use of language, but I can’t say I disagree with her sentiment. A man with a disability went into...
Jan 3, 2013 | fast food, Good Decisions, Health, Starting Over, Vegan Diet |
Hey, everyone! Guess what? I DID it! On December 1st, I set out to accomplish something that I had never come close to before. I set a goal to complete a 30-day juice fast. On December 31st I started eating food that I could chew again. It was a phenomenal...