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No MS Talk, Please

Jen — Wed, 05 May 2010 22:15:35 +0000

Sometimes we beat MS into the ground with the constant discussion of the topic. Sometimes it’s healthy to stop, clear the mind, and just BREATHE…

A Little Seasonal Music

Jen — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:16:23 +0000

I’m swamped with school stuff here and the holidays are starting to bog me down, so I’m turning up the YouTube and taking a chill for a little bit. Jethro Tull is one of my favorite groups and they have an interesting, non-traditional Christmas album that I enjoy each year. Here’s one of my favorites from the album:

MS Break and Labor Day Weekend

Jen — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:45:02 +0000

It’s honestly great to have been away from routine multiple sclerosis writings. Although the condition is a big part of my life, I try not to let MS rule. And I have the luxury of being well enough to actively seek respite, but seasoned and knowledgeable enough to never take the respite for granted. The summer has come and gone and my mind’s been elsewhere. I’ve maintained some writings here and I will see some changes occur in September concerning my New Mobility work as well as an innovative project that will also be starting.

Enjoy your end-of-summer weekends and the possible new beginnings that this time of year often bestows.

Man on the Moon

Jen — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:35:14 +0000

Hard to believe that it’s been 40 years since the Apollo 11 space mission brought the first men, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, to step foot on the moon. I was yet to be here, but my older brother and my parents watched on their black and white TV as a HUGE accomplishment took place. I do recall being home from school, years later, to witness the Challenger shuttle disaster (with brave teacher Christa McAuliffe as part of the crew.) Life went on and through more successes and mishaps the space program continued.

Here’s to the accomplishments of some mighty brave individuals who have inspired us to push beyond our imagined limits, and to see that we’re all little wonders within this vast universe.

Lift Me Up

Jen — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:32:19 +0000

I’m usually not one for religious music (this song is considered part of the Christian Rock genre), but I believe it has a message that transcends ideologies:

Going Mobile

Jen — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:05:14 +0000

I’m in “Whoville” today….

A Little “Blackbird”

Jen — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:47:37 +0000

I’m working on some homework and writing up the column for New Mobility, but I’ll be back soon. In the meantime, listen to what I’m currently playing on YouTube..

Serenity Now

Jen — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:35:17 +0000

I like to watch this video when my MS nerves are shot. It doesn’t change my situation, but I imagine myself as the eagle where I am temporarily free. Do you feel it too? The ending in pretty profound as time slows down.

Enjoy.

For MS Couch Dwellers Everywhere…

Jen — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:04:33 +0000

This song is stuck in my head. Did you know it took me until 5pm to get into the shower and get dressed today? And maybe I got it together only because I have to leave the house in a half an hour?……”Lifetime Piling Up” by the Talking Heads.

Dan Powell’s MS Story

Jen — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:24:08 +0000

This is a touching and honest view of multiple sclerosis from the male perspective. Since the disease predominantly strikes females (as do most other autoimmune diseases), it’s interesting to view Dan’s story and see how MS affects a man’s life. He paints a realistic picture of the disease, but he still exhibits an indomitable spirit. The video was made in 2006.