The MediaNews Group recently printed Jennifer’s Op Ed – “Why Congress must pick up where the ADA got grounded with airline accessibility” – in the May 24 issue of the Mt. Pleasant Morning Sun newspaper. The Op Ed only appeared…
I truly have lost count of how many times we have ventured to Lansing and met with our elected state officials, each trip memorable in its own right. But I never envisioned what May 24 was going to bring for…
This an episode that got very personal for the two of us, but Jennifer took it even more personally. What an amazing moment to have a candid conversation about physical therapy, exercise and Multiple Sclerosis with Heather Schoen – the…
About once each month, I write an online essay of Exclusive Content for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation’s MS Focus Magazine. These pieces of personal prose relating to my life with MS are developed to provide readers insights, perspectives and tips…
Yes, I am married to a model. All of the planning, discussing and fittings are completed, and Jennifer will make her mark on the runway at the 25th Annual Threads Fashion Show this Saturday on the Central Michigan University campus.…
I have experienced firsthand the benefits of working remotely for nearly five years as a senior writer at Ruffalo Noel Levitz. This is why my former colleague Kristi DePaul – now the CEO of Founders – didn’t have to ask…
When is the last time you weighed yourself? How did you do it? For most people, it’s a matter of stepping on a scale and looking at the number. But for Jennifer, who no longer can stand on her own,…
Each of our podcasts opens and closes with the same responsive phrase: Dan: “We’re A Couple Takes on MS. I’m walking.” Jennifer: “And I’m rolling.” Dan: “But together, we’re moving forward.” One of the ways we keep moving forward together…
Jennifer and I have shared personal stories about our life with Multiple Sclerosis for more than 20 years. They’re what we know. But it’s always humbling when other people connect with us because they want to know more about our…
When life sounds an alarm, do you snooze it or consider it a wake-up call? A two-block walk to watch the Great Lakes Loons this season was a rude awakening for me in the face of my life with Multiple…