This morning over my coffee and blueberry pancakes, I perused an article on epilepsy in Parade, that mini-magazine enclosed in Sunday newspapers darn near everywhere. I came away with decidedly mixed feelings ( Read more... )

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Everyone on my friends list, please read this essay on living with an invisible disability. I read it and thought, "Holy guacamole! This is exactly what I've wanted to get across to my family, my friends, my aide, my teachers, my doctors..."

The Spoon Theory

"I explained that the difference in being sick and being healthy is having to make ( Read more... )

Should auld acquaintance be forgot... okay, I'll stop now. So. New Year! And time for a New Year's resolution. Does anyone actually keep these? I'm not sure, but resolutions are Traditional at the New Year, and I certainly have more than enough material to make one ( Read more... )

Whine alert. Be warned ( Read more... )

I'm having trouble getting into sleep-mode, so I figured I'd update my LJ.

Q: What happened with your classes last semester?
A: Passed with flying colors! A's in Biology and Speech (SO proud of that one) and a B in History of American Women.

Q: What have you done so far this summer?
A: Well, let's see. Threw a tea party-themed bridal shower for litespeedQ ( Read more... )

Kiki passed away today. She was somewhere between 16 and 18 years old, a very old doggy. She had a severe stroke and couldn't walk or eat properly anymore. The vet didn't think she'd be able to recover, so Mom and Dad had to put her down ( Read more... )

Happiness is a purring kitty on your lap!

*Yo purrs and head-butts*

Sometimes my condition just really gets to me. I want to go walk the dog around the neighborhood in the afternoon by myself. I want to go hiking in Wildwood and sit by the waterfall and enjoy the silence. By myself. I want to drive. By myself. Hell, I'd settle for taking the bus or train by myself ( Read more... )

There is a great deal of female skin on just about any World of Warcraft server. Hey, they're marketing to teenage boys, it comes with the territory of fantasy gaming. And with a lot of armor and clothing sets (the infamous Black Mageweave Leggings spring to mind) there's a definite double standard. Men look like they're wearing black sweatpants in ( Read more... )