It's the holiday shopping season, where shopaholics will wait in line (some over the Thanksgiving holiday) to participate in the rush for Black Friday sales. Do I do this? NO. I will confess that years ago, I went to a Toys 'R' Us at 6am to make sure I got a particular present for my son. I'm dating myself with that comment, because Toys 'R' Us now opens up for shopping at 8pm on Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about Holiday Shopping
Archives for November 2012
Post-Election Blues
One of the hardest things about multiple sclerosis is the hateful things other people say, intentionally or unintentionally. The election's over, but the mudslinging continues. God help you if you're unemployed, dealing with health issues...or both. People will make assumptions, some of them quite unkind. I read a comment tonight where someone wished he could just leave his job and suck on … [Read more...] about Post-Election Blues
November Challenges
November may not be multiple sclerosis awareness month, but there are still a number of events to keep MS in mind during November. Election Day - A huge day for MS patients. Given the battles over healthcare costs and legislation, it's important for MS patients to make their voices heard. Both of the candidates have family connections to MS - Ann Romney and Michelle Obama's father - so both … [Read more...] about November Challenges