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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Wheel of Fortune Unlucky for this Disabled Fan

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I tried out for Wheel of Fortune the other day. Or tried to try out.  Didn’t work out too well. Here’s why: The folks who were running that ...
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Why You Don't See Many Wheelchairs in Restaurants: It's Not Easy Being Disabled

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Next time you are in a restaurant, count how many diners are in wheelchairs. I’ll bet the number you come up with most often is zero. There ...
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Monday, January 16, 2012

Hospital Roommate Etiquette: Rule Number Five

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In my hospital roommate etiquette list , I have two rules that cover inconsiderate behavior and two that relate to visitors, both human and ...
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Monday, January 2, 2012

What to Say to Someone with a New Cancer Diagnosis

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When you hear someone has a cold or the flu, you know what to say.  But when you hear someone has been diagnosed with cancer, it’s another s...
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I am a former journalist living in Southern California with my husband. How I got here is a long, sometimes miserable, but ultimately uplifting tale. Read more about it in my post or page: Backstory.
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