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Happy Thanksgiving! by Joan .. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Happy Thanksgiving!Some things that I'm thankful for and NOT taking for granted:Disability InsuranceHealth InsurancePrescription Drug CoverageA roof over my headA bedFoodI kno ... Read on »

Book: Voices of Multiple Sclerosis by Joan .. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) You may have heard about the recently-published book "Voices of Multiple Sclerosis," a compilation of stories from over 30 people with, or affected by, Multiple Scle ... Read on »

Prayer to the gods & goddesses of cooking by Joan .. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Dear gods and goddesses of cooking,I'm glad that my offering of heavily smoked, buttery, very crispy, bone-in chicken breast was pleasing to you. (To any mortals who are eves ... Read on »

Foreshadowing by Joan .. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) The Husband and I have a morning ritual, which I love. He reads me interesting news articles from the morning newspapers while we both drink coffee and eat breakfast (and take ... Read on »

Delaware Area MS Chat Friday: Music as Therapy by Joan .. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Delaware Area MS On-line Chat Friday 13 November, 7:00 - 9:00 pm (eastern time) Chat Topic: Music as TherapyThe Fall 2009 edition of Momentum, the NMSS magazine, has an arti ... Read on »

Modified Chat Schedule for Nov and Dec by Joan .. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Delaware Area MS Chat - Modified Schedule 2009(Next Chat: Nov 13) There will be ONE chat per month for November and December, on the second Friday, 7:00 – 9:00 pm (or lo ... Read on »

Delaware Area MS Chat Friday: Halloween Party by Joan .. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Delaware Area MS Chat Friday 23 Oct, 7:00 - 9:00 pm (east coast time) Virtual Halloween PartyLet's have some fun! Come in virtual costume and bring virtual treats and drinks ... Read on »

Another Fun Chat! by Joan .. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Thanks to the eight chatters who kept me laughing last night! We had two new chatters from Delaware, Gina and Cheryl. Among other things, we discussed transportation options ... Read on »

Delaware Area MS Chat Friday: Transportation by Joan .. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Delaware Area MS On-line Chat Friday 9 October, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Chat Topic: TransportationDo you have transportation issues? Do you still drive with no problems, or do you ne ... Read on »

Thanks Chatters! by Joan .. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Thanks for another interesting Friday night chat! We talked about everything from music to MS Clinics; from cruises to six degrees of separation; and from mystery books to MS ... Read on »

Delaware Area MS Chat Friday: Books! by Joan .. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Delaware Area MS On-line Chat Friday 25 September, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Chat Topic: Read Any Good Books Lately?In recognition of the upcoming National Book Festival in Washington, ... Read on »

I Guess They Saw Me Coming by Joan .. Patient Expert

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Autumnal Equinox: The day of balance by Joan .. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) (I'm recycling last year's post because this is still true.)Today is the Autumnal Equinox, the day when there is equal night and day. A day to honor the balance of the natural ... Read on »

Well, That Explains It! by Joan .. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) For a while in the summer, I would fill our bird feeders at dusk knowing that many birds came to our feeders early in the mornings. But often I was puzzled to discover that on ... Read on »

You should see my brain by Joan .. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Ah yes, the "But you look so good" dilemma we all experience. I feel like crap but that feeling is invisible (this is National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness we ... Read on »

The Good Mistake by Joan .. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Have you ever made a mistake that turned out to be a very good thing? I just did.The Newark (Delaware) Film Festival is happening this week, and the movies are unique, importa ... Read on »

Delaware Area MS Chat Friday: How was your summer? by Joan .. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Delaware Area MS On-line Chat Friday 11 September, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Chat Topic: How Was Your Summer?Remember going back to school and reporting on how you spent your summer va ... Read on »

Hummingbird Lunch Break by Joan .. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Enjoy my video of a female ruby-throated hummingbird having a free long lunch at our hummingbird feeder. If you watch closely, you can see her tongue darting in and out. Now ... Read on »

Medical Marathon Finally Finished by Joan .. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) CAUTION: This post contains TMI. As Jen says, TS. LOL!I want to share this story in case other people experience or have experienced something similar. I've never heard of ... Read on »

Why Are We Afraid to Listen? by Joan .. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) This is a very good description by Brian Donohue from New Jersey of our current debate on health care. Everyone is yelling, but no one is checking facts or listening. This is ... Read on »

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