A Lesson in Adapting from my Dog

A Lesson in Adapting from my Dog

I learned a few lessons in the past few years about "adapting" and believe it or not I learned some of it from walking my dog, Sparky. A very long story short-- my puppy broke his little leg when I first got him. Now you would look at him and never know the difference. He jumps, walks, licks and run

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It is 5am. It’s a horrible, ugly hour to wake up, not yet morning, not quite night.

It is 5am. It’s a horrible, ugly hour to wake up, not yet morning, not quite night.

It is 5am. I can't sleep. We have been here before, me and insomnia. It is a date, we know each other well, but I wish I didn't. As many times as I am at night,and can't fall asleep... you never get used to it. It’s a horrible, ugly hour to wake up, not yet morning, not quite night. Nobody pla

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The Lupus Dating Game

The Lupus Dating Game

My family once joked with me that I only kept guys around for a 6 month to a year and a half rotation. My mother even joined in the fun and told me not to bring someone home, unless I was “serious”, because I sure had a lot of people who were “friends”. They claimed I had an emotional spring

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Pay no attention to the girl behind the smile -what I wish people knew about me.

Pay no attention to the girl behind the smile -what I wish people knew about me.

Pay no attention to the girl behind the smile... It has been said by many people that I am a very good actress. "But You Don't Look Sick" seemed to be all I heard. Is this a good thing? Sometimes it is an appropriate thing to say after a speaking engagement, or when I used to act in class, etc.

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My Roulette Kinda Life

My Roulette Kinda Life

I remember going to the bright lights of Atlantic City and watching people play roulette. I would just walk around and watch people. I liked to watch the “high rollers” because they seemed so carefree with amounts of money that would make me sick, if I lost. For a moment, I would love to be able

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Dear Lady Gaga: a Love Letter from a Lupus Patient

Dear Lady Gaga: a Love Letter from a Lupus Patient

Dear Lady Gaga, I just finished watching your interview with Larry King on CNN. If you knew me, you would know that running to the computer and vocalizing my thoughts to family, friends and even to you is nothing unusual! I have chosen to step up and “out” (so to speak) about my life with Lup

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The Spoon Theory written by Christine Miserandino

The Spoon Theory written by Christine Miserandino

Please take the time to read Christine Miserandino's personal story and analogy of what it is like to live with sickness or disability.  Click HERE to download "The Spoon Theory" in PDF format. The Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino www.butyoudontlooksick.com My best friend and I were in

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We All Have Lupus. - My Speech from The Lupus Gala Brunch

We All Have Lupus. – My Speech from The Lupus Gala Brunch

In Honor of Lupus Awareness Month. The following speech was given by Christine Miserandino - Donato at the Lupus Gala Brunch given by the Lupus Alliance of Long Island/ Queens. It is titled "We All Have Lupus" Thank you to the Lupus Alliance and the Board of Directors for this honor. I speak

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The Death of a Dancer - Who am I?

The Death of a Dancer – Who am I?

I was born a dancer. Well, I guess I was born a little girl who liked to move then I became a dancer. As a baby, music soothed me and I loved to wiggle and move. My mother remembers me spinning and twirling around the house to any music that was playing on the radio. When I didn’t have music, I wo

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Out of Hibernation- Thoughts on the Weather

Out of Hibernation- Thoughts on the Weather

I have been really enjoying this new summer weather. I love the warmth and sunshine- such a welcome relief from the dreary, gray days of winter. Although this seasonal metamorphosis happens every year, I can't help but be amazed at the changes. The days are longer and brighter and I can spe

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