NEWS & POSTS
252 days. June 14, 2025, marked 252 long days since my father, Victor, passed away. What can I say? He was a wonderful, smart, funny, and kind man, and I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that he was…
Kudos to Wartburg College for exemplifying the leadership and adaptive change it taught and instilled in me as a graduate student these past 20 months. I was among the eight students enrolled in the third cohort of its online MA…
Our bright pink T-shirts simply said, “Flip the Script on Aging.” That is exactly what Dan and I, along with over 200 older Michiganians, did on the lawn of Michigan’s State Capitol on Wednesday, May 7. We were there for…
I really wanted to go to church on Sunday morning. Sure, I could have watched the service online from the comfort of Dan and my house, but I wanted to be at Immanuel Lutheran Church with my church family. But alas,…
When I met Jennifer, I knew she was the one. But our story is about more than love at first sight. It’s also about the vital role of in-home caregivers and the difference they make in people’s lives every single…
Maybe we’re misunderstanding what Congress members mean when they justify their actions as “cutting wasteful spending” and “putting America first.” Because we still are confused about what they did on March 18. For background, we will tell you that through…
It’s not every day that Dan and my State Senator Roger Hauck escorts us, along with my caregiver Jenn, through the halls of the State Capitol and on its elevator up to the Senate Chambers to introduce a proclamation declaring…
A regional story that aired during NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered this past week set the stage perfectly: “An Australian study shows that people with multiple sclerosis are four times more likely to divorce than people without the…
‘tis the season for year-end giving, but what if we started with ourselves? Whether it’s taking time to rest, connecting with supportive communities, or investing in activities that bring you joy, giving to yourself can be just as impactful as…
“Biting the kneecaps off multiple sclerosis never crossed my mind until Dan Campbell came to the Motor City.” I’ve always seen MS as my competition since I was diagnosed in 2000, and Detroit Lions Head Coach Campbell has added fuel…