…And Superman Leads the Way!
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * From the New York Times: Up, up and out of the closet! The new Superman, Jonathan […]
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Other People’s Stories
LGBTQ+ with Parkinson’s? There’s an Online Support Group Just for You!
If you belong to both the Parkinson’s and LGBTQ communities, you or someone you know might benefit from an opportunity to participate in the online support group, Parkinson’s Pride. If
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Poetry and Parkinson’s
From the desk of Eli Pollard, Executive Director, World Parkinson Coalition: Dear friends, I am emailing you today to let you know about a special Poetry and Parkinson’s event that
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Take a (Mindful) Walk
Take a walk. It’s good for your physical and mental health. A walk in the woods is even better. Let’s take a walk on a trail near my house. The
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On Temporary Leave…
…until the school year ends (last day of June). Meanwhile, check out these other terrific blogs: Tomorrow Edition‘s latest post is a 1st person account of deep brain stimulation (DBS).
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Gay, with Parkinson’s? Have I got the book for you!
Peter Anthony Fields, one of this blog’s readers, sent me news of a play he recently wrote, titled “That Guy,” and I bought it on Amazon. I’ll copy the book’s
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“Mything” the Point: Some Thoughts on “Living Well” with Parkinson’s Disease
Guest Column by David Schneider Any survey of publications, conference and discussion topics related to Parkinson’s disease is sure to include numerous references to the importance of maintaining a positive attitude
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Double Whammy: Parkinson’s Disease & Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension (nOH)
I was delighted to be asked to spread the word on my blog about a secondary condition many Parkies will face: Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension (nOH). What is nOH? Let’s copy-and-paste
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Fan Fiction: The Joke Machine
Parking Suns reader David Schneider contributed this amusing-but-still-kinda-scary short story about a man dealing with Parkinson’s on a typical day. Thank you, David! The Joke Machine – – David Schneider
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Jack’s Sonnet
I wrote this sonnet during the height of the Covid-19 lockdown last spring. It’s not autobiographical, but I can relate to parts of it, especially bounding out of bed in