Keeping pace when MS keeps us busy
How is it the middle of April already? It seems like I was just complaining to Dan about March being the longest month ever and how I was so tired of cold weather. Now, the temperatures finally are getting warmer…
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EF: Pedaling forward for a world free of MS
Evolution Fitness is putting its own spin on the term “Bike MS.” The Mt. Pleasant-based gym is hosting its annual Evolution Fitness Bike-a-Thon for MS from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, to raise money for the National Multiple…
Accicent that stole my sight helps me see beyond MS
“Let that sink in; I wasn’t even a year old, and I lost all the vision in my right eye.” I imagine it was a totally traumatic event for my family when the accident that took my sight happened, but…
Proposed aquatic center breaks down barriers for people with disabilities
I have the best memories of growing up and playing at Brooke and Heidi’s house. They are sisters who grew up in the same Swartz Creek neighborhood as me, and there was nothing better than walking down our street to…
7 Questions with A Couple featuring Jenn Powell
MS advocate, author, Multiple Sclerosis Podcast host Welcome to “7 Questions with A Couple,” a series that includes quick conversations with a variety of experts and influencers from throughout the Multiple Sclerosis community. We are humbled to share with you…
Inclusion vs. Exclusion: Seeing it from all sides
“… how can I encourage inclusion if I am content with sitting silently on the sidelines. Ending exclusion starts with asking a simple question: ‘What about me?’” – Jennifer Digmann I’ve been thinking a lot about inclusion lately. Or, if…
Inclusive retail: Target sees me and my disability
Without knowing me, Target sees me. Me, and the estimated 3.3 million people in the United States who have a disability and need to use a wheelchair. Dan and I were on a recent shopping trip to this iconic mega-merchandise retailer…
See how I’m literally socking it to MS fashion
Tuesday, November 14, 2023, marks my 26th anniversary of the day I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Yes, it has been 26 years – well over half of my life. Over these last 2+ decades, I’ve learned a lot about…
See how we rank in FeedSpot’s 40 Best MS Podcasts
I’m thinking Dan and I must be doing something right! Our podcast, A Couple Takes on MS, is included in FeedSpot’s recent ranking of the 40 Best Multiple Sclerosis Podcasts. FeedSpot ranks podcasts based on: 1. Expertise and Credibility 2.…
Unlocking secrets of MS mastery: My 5 key strategies
I have realized that many of my MS-related essays actually apply to life in general. Think of them more like TV show crossovers. This is especially true with my recent essay of exclusive content for MS Focus magazine “My 5…