Early on in my childhood, my mother taught me the marine slogan: “improvise, adapt, and overcome.” Improvising, adaptation, and overcoming obstacles is how I live my life. As a kid, it was improvising and adapting things I wanted to do with what I was physically capable of. As an adult, it has become my lifeContinue reading “CP = adapting”
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CP awareness month
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness month. so throughout the month, I’m going to talk about how I live in the world with CP. Today, I’m going to talk about my favorite nighttime accessory. My weighted blanket. The weighted blanket helps my leg muscles relax enough that any lingering spascity that could potentially keep me awakeContinue reading “CP awareness month”
Spirituality vs Religion
Prior to the pandemic, I loved going to church and participating in activities and generally just enjoying the public display of believing. Lockdown and the subsequent freedom of practicing my beliefs in every day without the public displays changed my like and desire for the public displays of beliefs. I found I prefer to keepContinue reading “Spirituality vs Religion”
Broadway
Tonight was the next performance of my Broadway in Boise subscription. We saw Tina, the Tina Turner Musical. It was fun. At the end of the story, we were treated to a mini concert by the star and the band.
February 28
I learned today that today is “Rare Disease Day,” and because I am part of several community orgs for cerebral palsy, I learned that CP and the term rare are connected. Here’s something I learned today: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common lifelong physical disability, yet many of its root causes – including geneticContinue reading “February 28”
National Chili Day
I have 2 recipes for chili that I love. Today, I share one from my brother in law, David. It’s always a crowd pleaser. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1½ to 2 hours Makes: 6 quarts of chili Ingredients: Directions: Serving Suggestion: Serve with corn chips, shredded cheese, and sour cream.
Letter to an Elder Day
Elder means several things to me. I could write to any one of my ancestors. I could write to any one of the leaders of the church. I could write to any one of the thousands of male missionaries currently serving their missions (at least one of which is an extended family member). I thoughtContinue reading “Letter to an Elder Day”
My Truths
5 unassailable truths that I know today
Health Update
My personal coach is awesome. I’m learning a lot even if my practice is lacking lately. I’m lacking energy to wake up early enough to get my workouts in on any sort of schedule. And, last week meal prep was a complete bust. I paid the price last night, and most of the day, forContinue reading “Health Update”
Prompt Day
What advice would you give to your teenage self? To my teenage self… I would tell her to take that part-time job. I’d tell her to go on the date. I’d tell her to believe in herself and not listen to the lies that people told her. It’s the same advice I give to myselfContinue reading “Prompt Day”
Indomitable Bellatrix 