Getting Older is Better than the Alternative...Yes... It annoyed me to be told ten years ago, in my late fifties, that I had RRMS. It annoyed me when I was told the 'treatment' was a self-injection... By chalknpens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Can I Ask Without Sounding 'Needy'?I've always been an independent person - one to break the mold, intentionally or not. I had older sisters who set the mold -- high school, employment, pay room and... By chalknpens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Hidden Journal Pages vs a Community Wishing WellWhile I was still working, I learned an important lesson: sometimes it is better to keep it in the journal. Complaining about negative comments will only elicit more negativity; celebrating... By chalknpens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life EchoesI was a teacher of special needs students, and as such had cultivated and measured the physical, emotional and cognitive milestones of my students. I counseled patience and compassion to... By chalknpens3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments