Like a well scripted play An ensemble cast of characters Performing on stage every day The self proclaimed star The party avatar Millions tuned in To what appeared to be a political win Behind closed doors Preferential tests for him and his Corruption it is Matilda’s law lasted merely a…
It’s been a challenging eleven months for all of us. For everyone around the world. How can we help but not feel “down” at times? Depressed? Anxious? Perhaps all of the above. Not to sound repetitive but as I’ve shared before I lost my Brother and my Mom eight days…
Waiting for the vaccine Waiting and craving the return to “normal” And even the mundane This is insane In our homes for nearly a year Afraid of dying, afraid to go out Living in fear Vaccine distribution slow if not nonexistent Promises not kept 350,000 people gone While loved ones helplessly wept…
Creamy Carrot Smoothie 1 cup of carrots, 2 bananas, 2 tablespoons of plain low fat greek yogurt, 16 oz of unsweetened almond milk (I used baby carrots but any kind will do). Everything in the blender, chop, puree, and enjoy. Carrots are a good source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin…
Funny thing about ms, the longer you have it and the more you research it, you realize that Doctors (& I really like my Dr) know whether you’re going to progress quickly or not. They’ll never tell you that. According to several legit published sources, if you have lesions on…
Yesterday a dear FB friend asked me if I had taken my Facebook page, “Pug You MS” down. “Yes, I really don’t want to talk about ms anymore”, I replied. And boy did I mean it. I hope I didn’t come across abrupt I thought to myself, I just can’t stand…
Every day I find myself looking at my phone and wishing I could see my brother’s number light up just one more time. I still cry wondering how he died. Was he able to breathe? I hope he knew I loved him. My heart still breaks that he like all…
In ordinary times I avoid hospitals and Doctor’s offices as much as possible. It’s no secret that hospitals are the worst place to be. I remember my Doctor telling me that after surgery years ago. “This is the worst place to be”. Right before the COVID-19 crisis first began in…
Friends and family are dying People everywhere are crying When will it end Is the government lying Some wear a mask Some want to fight Afraid of losing their rights Can’t buy a cure Can’t buy a hug Not even a mask Staying healthy is a task Dreams on hold …
Here in New York City where everyone is still under a “shelter in place” order and everything is still closed except for the necessities like supermarkets, I wanted to talk to someone who has been working the front lines albeit in a different way, every single day: my nephew Jim. Where do you work?…