Month: September 2013

Because I can barely do anything physical, Kim and I have this running gag. “Kim, we need to mow the lawn, and by WE, I mean YOU.” “Kim, we need to build a brick patio, and by WE…” “I know, Mitch. I know. When you say WE, you mean ME!” As satisfying as it may… Continue reading When I Say WE, I Mean YOU

I liken MS to premature aging. Not everybody has MS, so it’s sometimes difficult for people to identify with my situation. But everyone gets older. At certain milestone birthday parties, like a 40th or 50th, well-intentioned friends and loved ones often poke fun at the guest of honor by presenting him or her with symbols… Continue reading Thoughts on MS and Aging

Nature (Photo credit: @Doug88888) This post was originally published in 2011, but on the heels of last week’s post, I think it is particularly apropos. Enjoy. My friend Keith ruptured his aorta a few years ago. The bleeding was slow enough and the medical attention he received was timely enough that he survived, despite the… Continue reading Bonus Time