Poetry: Alone At Night

Now I lay me down to go to sleep. Away from prying eyes, I often weep. I do not let others see my worries or my tears. No one needs to know about my true pains or fears. I want to be seen for my strengths and not my weaknesses. For my greatest fears I want no witnesses. At night, I lie alone in th

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Poetry: Friend to Lean On

We all need a friend to lean on. I am glad we met. I know I found a great friendship in you. You are very special to me. I hope you understand and see. It does not matter what our relationship is, I will always remain your friend. Just being able to talk with you and be your friend is thanks enoug

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Product Review: Elegant Tea Spoons

Everyone who knows me, knows how much I love anything to do with spoons, so when I find a new spoon themed gift, I can't wait to spread the news about it. I found these spoons from our friends at roses-and-teacups.com. They have such a variety of spoons, I am sure you will find one that you love t

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Movie Review: Rory O’Shea was Here: Inside I’m Dancing (2004)

A personal commentary and review. Michael is a 24-year-old man who has cerebral palsy and resides at the Carrigmore Residential Home for the Disabled. His life is changed when outspoken Rory O'Shea moves in. Michael is stunned to find out that Rory, who can move only his right hand, can understand

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2007’s Top Ten “Disability Hygiene” Helper List

These helpful items and ideas will soon become a staple in your home. 1. A long, absorbent, cotton terrycloth robe is soft and can take the place of having to use a towel. 2. Make soap, shampoo, and hair conditioner easier to use and more cost effective by buying a container for each with a pump

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Isolation Due to Illness

Do you ever feel isolated and alone due to your illness? Isolation or alienation from family and friends can become cumbersome and hard to deal with, as your disease/illness progresses. I hate to keep using the phrases “I remember” or “I use to be able to..." and to be perfectly honest with

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Product Review: Burger Press

This past holiday everyone in my family knew exactly what to get for me- kitchen gadgets. Opening presents was so much fun because I got all kinds of new kitchen toys to play with. One thing I make all the time is hamburgers, but lately with my arthritis being so bad I have a hard time. Patting o

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Movie Review: Eragon (2006)

A farm boy finds a dragon's egg, leading him on a journey, where he discovers he's a dragon rider and the only person who can defend his home against the evil king who had killed off most other dragon riders. When I first saw the trailer for this movie I thought that the dragon looked really fake

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Poetry: Wish I could…

By Nicole Hester-Francis For Steven a Lupus survivor Tell you how much you mean to me The joy the sadness the endless nights we share talking Lonely feelings—thoughts of the end you wouldn’t let be Just being yourself…I wish I could…… Covert lives we both are livin’ Masking the pain Th

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