The Impossible New Year’s Resolution
The year has almost gone and I don’t remember where it went. Some things, sure, like my sons visiting often, the Capitol insurrection, some say…
How to Be a Good Pet Parent (Even When Your Depression Makes It Hard)
Having an emotional support animal is very helpful for a lot of people’s mental health. It’s a source of unconditional love, goofy antics, and cuddles…
Stroke and Gut: There’s a Connection
I have a sensitive stomach, and ever since my stroke, more sensitive, which I didn’t think was possible. I wanted to know WHY! In other words, is there…
Downsizing Begins
After my visit to an independent living center in Michigan, the reality of downsizing became real. After I drew my furniture on a grid it…
Visual Deficit of Any Kind or Just Fatigue from Stroke or Other Brain Injury? OrCam Read to the Rescue!
I was tired after 9 hours from multiple projects when, pre-coronavirus pandemic, I went to a famous vegetarian restaurant with a person I was…
Bathing Can Be Exhausting
As an OT I did not know how tiring a.m. care is because I never watched a stroke survivor do one task after. Here is…
How I Escape from Covid-19
I have been reading e-books on Hoopla to pass the time while sitting at home during the covid-19 pandemic. I recently reread My Antonia by Willa Cather. …