Living Through Parkinson’s

Current medical appointments. Cooking, pickles, and culinary thoughts. #parkinsons #health #wellness

Stories about the encouragement of a friend as I travel with Parkinson’s. The meaning of being still and being quiet for my every day life.

Getting caught up. Taking stock of the small things in life. Remembering what is truly important.

The continuing saga of living with Parkinson’s. This episode includes the latest medical issues of eyesight, what you see, and what you don’t see. Just another day in my life.

Sitting on the front porch and listening to the sounds of the morning. Trash day. The sounds and noise of the garbage truck. Enjoying today. #pd #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #livingthroughparkinsons #storytelling

The progression of Parkinson’s disease continues on. The next obstacle to work with, swallowing food. And then shopping, especially when you live an hour or more away from decent shopping. Reward. #pd #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #livingthroughparkinsons #storytelling

A story about a sugar maple tree in my backyard. I had to make a decision about the tree, and this tells that story. It’s also a story about living with Parkinson’s disease. Comparing tree to the body, Parkinson’s and movement concerns, and the act of selling a tree. #pd #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #livingthroughparkinsons #storytelling

Memorial day ceremony at the local cemetery. Meeting, new friends and catching up with old ones. Backyard barbecue shared with neighbors. And the new directions for the podcast. #pd #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #livingthroughparkinsons

Home improvement and Parkinson’s, improving in spite of the disease. Thoughts about the Michael J Fox documentary, “Still.” #pd #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #livingthroughparkinsons

A new symptom has introduced itself into my life. Requiring, of course, a new doctor to deal with this issue. Taking a tree out of the yard, and thinking about new things.

Getting caught up can take some time. And when it rains? Let’s see how it goes.

A thought here and there.

My healthy tomatoes keep me busy in the garden and kitchen. The joy of watering from a rain water catch barrel. And starting to think about a fall garden.

From the back deck, a discussion about gardening, heat, and a new flag.

• Introduction and welcome • Memorial Day • Final thoughts

Rain water catch barrels, reel lawn mowers and a couple of other miscellaneous things.

How hard yard work can be a wonderful thing!

The story of the actions taken to get parking on Main Street, handicap designated parking on main street. From emails, to letters, city Council meeting, and phone calls, my saga from from here through action to resolution. See what one person can do when they take the time and make the effort to get an action accomplished.

Growing hot peppers as a ornamental flower, keeping away squirrels, and making good food. The joys of food

What makes the simple life work for me? I will share some thoughts on what works for me.

The joys of owning a house and the tasks of the home. How this home helps me learn to live better with Parkinson’s, and celebrate every victory, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant.

My garden. My multi part garden, in the backyard, with plants, bugs, the occasional squirrel, and birds. A little about food, cuisine, and stewardship.

Revisiting old friends, and new friends. Celebrating the events of the week. New food, new opportunities.

Rain, a cup of coffee, and listening to the rain. The early morning begins outside. From the rain, to the persistence of a robin building a nest, and the persistence of invasive plants all thoughts do go together. All thoughts from this morning, so join me. Grab a cup of coffee and join me, as the morning begins.