As a boy growing up on a farm in Northeast Colorado I used to have to find creative ways to entertain myself. With acres to roam nature was often my playmate. Whether it was exploring the mostly dry creek bed, catching tadpoles in ponds, or making mazes in the wheat fields the elements rarely kept me from being outside. Today… Read more →
Tag: parkinson’s
Nursery for Shaky Dad Part 1
One of the most accurate descriptions of how it feels to live with Parkinson’s Disease was made by Michael J. Fox. “It’s like having a 4-year-old climbing on you all the time,” describes Fox, “and so whatever you’re trying to do, you’ve got this 4-year-old and you’re … just trying to be patient and focus on what you need to… Read more →
Got Parkinson’s? Have Another Kid!
It was less than a year prior to finding out we were pregnant with KC when I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Although I was still recovering from the tailspin of the diagnosis, the motivating factor of a new life added to the love I already had for our other kids helped me focus on getting a handle on controlling… Read more →
Shake, Rattle, and Cure!
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. When I was diagnosed with PD 5 years ago I was determined I would see a cure within 10 years. Half way there. Like so many things we need to kick its ass! My challenge to you for this “Blue Ribbon” month is to enjoy a chocolate (or whatever flavor makes you crazy) shake. The whatever… Read more →