Living Well
Basslines, Crazy Uncles, and Mayo
The rhythmic, pulsating sounds remind me of playing bass guitar at Austin’s School of Rock.
An Anniversary Letter to My Older Daughters
Today is my anniversary—my eighth with Parkinson’s.
Empowered By Today
Yesterday is history with no promise of tomorrow.
Making Music
“One of my regrets in life is that I never learned to play a musical instrument.”
What I Don’t Miss
I want to share with you something else that I can thank Parkinson’s for.
Medial Epicondylitis and Other Joys
I went outside yesterday and picked up half a cord of cut firewood the tree trimmers left for me.
On Writing with Parkinson’s
I don’t just write to put words on paper.
Deciding to Trust
Her large, compassionate eyes blink slowly and in earnest just above her surgical mask.
Chronic Illness: Candor, Conversation, and Coping
It has been nearly 15 years and my wishes have not changed one iota.
A Conversation with Davis Phinney
In this conversation with Davis Phinney, we discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with Parkinson's disease.
A Conversation with Veronique Enos Kaefer and Liz Diemer of The Michael J. Fox Foundation
A conversation about better treatments, cures, and community.
Shield Walls
Our goal is to survive the next battle and fall back if needed to fight another day.
On Jumping to the Skies
Harry sits across the round table in my campus office just after lunchtime.
A Conversation with Dan Stultz, M.D.
"It is what it is. We live one day at a time."
The Button
Before Parkinson’s, my fingers and hands worked better than they do now.
Feeling Welcome
Respect also happens because everyone is a teacher, a knowledge sharer, and a reference for others.
Expanding the Dot
At 2:41 on a Friday afternoon in 2018, I was strolling through my office, perfectly healthy, and had a stroke.
Falling Short and Punching Back
Falling short is a good term to describe how PD works.
Five Years
The day before, Tracey minded me in a brief text that, “Tomorrow is your anniversary.”
A Conversation with Soania Mathur, M.D.
Dr. Soania Mathur is a family physician living outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada who was diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease at age 28.
A Conversation with Eric Eyre, Recipient of the Pulitzer Prize
I sat down with Eric Eyre recently to chat about life with PD...
Sandcastles
Our lives are like sandcastles...
Five Keys for Living Well with Parkinson’s
I started thinking about keys as they relate to a life with Parkinson’s...