In the wise words of an ancient philosopher (Socrates, I believe), “of all the years to have yeared in recent years, this year has certainly been one of the yeariest.” Yeah, I made that up, but it’s been a very full year so that is my most accurate description. It is 12pm on New Year’s […] Read more…
Making the most of the holiday season, to ensure the happiest, healthiest holiday possible for your family. A Guest Post by Julie Brocklehurst from Tiptoeing Through. There is a natural desire to pass family traditions down to the next generation, and I always thought I would do that… until my son, Brennen came along, rocked […] Read more…
I have other people sharing their great ideas on how to get the most out of Christmas with a chronic illness so I guess it’s time for me to share my own knowledge (or lack thereof). I have only one tip to share with you guys this holiday season: STOP TRYING TO MASTER CHRISTMAS AND […] Read more…
Nothing says the holidays to me like music, movies and books. While everyone is caught up in getting ready to celebrate, these are the three ways that I take a much needed break and unwind from the holiday chaos. It’s important to rest, but resting doesn’t necessarily have to mean sleeping. Curling up with a […] Read more…
Okay the title isn’t exactly accurate, but if you’re a How I Met Your Mother fan you will get it. I had my surgery on Wednesday and finally had the mass removed from my maxillary sinus cavity! Huzzah! I was a bit nervous leading up to it because I didn’t love the thought of having […] Read more…
Contributed by: Clare Bustin Buffet. Potluck. Dinner at a friends. Cocktail party. Banquet. Work party. All of these sound like fun social events, right? Well, not so much if you celiac disease. You may be able to get by through January to November having to face only a few of these daunting occasions, but once […] Read more…
Contributed by Fibro Geek: Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. It’s a bit of time out to spend with your loved ones and it’s the one day of the year where everyone practices gratitude. Not to mention the amazingness that is Christmas dinner! The downside is that the run up can be a […] Read more…
I love Christmas. I love the holiday season in general. For me it is a time to get together with loved ones, sing catchy off-tune jingles, eat way too much chocolate, play board games, curl up by the log fire channel on my television, go outside to build snow men and go sledding long enough […] Read more…
CONTINUED… At the train station I bought some food and then helped a pigeon with one leg find his way back outside. When it was closer to boarding time I looked around for my train but could not find it. I asked for assistance and a gentleman told me that my train was not going […] Read more…