Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinPrintWhat is cooperation? Merriam-Webster.com says “cooperation” is: “(a) a situation in which people work together to do something, (b) the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing … Read More “The Power of SCI”
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Christmas Gift Rush and Crazy’s Prediction
Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinPrintAfter each Christmas, I always say, “Spring will be here before we know it.” Then, when the first hot spring day summons summer, I predict, “Christmas will be here … Read More “Christmas Gift Rush and Crazy’s Prediction”
Winning, Warnings, and Wheelchairs
Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinPrintAs with any of you living with a disability, my journey toward independence has been showered with ubiquitous “ups” and, at times, littered with dubious “downs.” One of the … Read More “Winning, Warnings, and Wheelchairs”
“The Fifth Element”-Love’s Surrender, Will Power, and SCI
Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinPrintToday, I’m correlating the similarity of a fictitious character’s hesitation to change to those of us living with a disability, disease, or illness who do the same. In “The Fifth … Read More ““The Fifth Element”-Love’s Surrender, Will Power, and SCI”
SCI Bonus Serendipities
Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinPrintIn the SCI community, we’re familiar with most professional’s prognosis for expected return: Whatever return you’re going to have, you’ll have by the second year. Anything else is a … Read More “SCI Bonus Serendipities”
SCI and The Law of Possibility
Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinPrintAt one time or another, most of us have used a crutch or have used something as a ‘crutch.’ Whether as a prop or for support, I think when our … Read More “SCI and The Law of Possibility”
Proportional Relationships
Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinPrintYou’ve all heard of, know someone who has, or have experienced sleep walking antics (in my dreams!), even the Ambien-induced zombie driving, cooking, eating, or whatever activity undertaken during/after … Read More “Proportional Relationships”
SCI and Holes of Inadequacy
Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinPrintIn the “Excuses” chapter of HOW TO BE THE BEST YOU, I told you the story of beginning a weeknight toddy habit with my mother, and how I was … Read More “SCI and Holes of Inadequacy”
SCI Grenades: Weapons of Mass Distraction
Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinPrintFor you fellow SCIs, or other involved, animal lovers who have one trouble-making “alpha,” this is my harmless, but effective, ammunition for breaking up pet fights. (I was bullied … Read More “SCI Grenades: Weapons of Mass Distraction”
SCI Wish List: Helping Hands
Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinPrintIt’s my birthday. It’s my birthday! Today! As the Girl Scout motto encourages, “Always be prepared.” I used to always prepare a written or mental wish list of suggested … Read More “SCI Wish List: Helping Hands”