As Foster the People Sang, Sit Next to Me – Fork MS
So this weekend, a story came out that Madonna called a concertgoer out for sitting at her concert, relenting when she realized that the person is in a wheelchair. She was rightly called out for being ableist, but that story made me nervous, because I don't really think I can stand through an e..
As Foster the People Sang, Sit Next to Me – Fork MS
So this weekend, a story came out that Madonna called a concertgoer out for sitting at her concert, relenting when she realized that the person is in a wheelchair. She was rightly called out for being ableist, but that story made me nervous, because I don't really think I can stand through an e..
As Peter Allen Sang, Everything Old Is New Again – Fork MS
WELL. It's been a minute, sorry about that. I have two scripts whirling in my head, I had a documentary crew in my home last Tuesday-more on that in a minute-and the theme of the last five days has been menopause and why it's terrible. I thought previously that if hell exists, it was cold,..
As Peter Allen Sang, Everything Old Is New Again – Fork MS
WELL. It's been a minute, sorry about that. I have two scripts whirling in my head, I had a documentary crew in my home last Tuesday-more on that in a minute-and the theme of the last five days has been menopause and why it's terrible. I thought previously that if hell exists, it was cold,..
Is MS Actually a Superpower? Part Two – Fork MS
So it has rained a lot this month. I'm not sure if I live in Los Angeles or Seattle. Southern California, no matter developed it is, and no matter what the terrain looks like, is the desert, so the rain is a good thing. But precipitation is caused by a drop in pressure, which can…
Is MS Actually a Superpower? Part Two – Fork MS
So it has rained a lot this month. I'm not sure if I live in Los Angeles or Seattle. Southern California, no matter developed it is, and no matter what the terrain looks like, is the desert, so the rain is a good thing. But precipitation is caused by a drop in pressure, which can…
As Olivia Newton-John Said, Let’s Get Physical – Fork MS
I apologize in advance, this is not the post you want it to be...this is actually about exercise. I also want to give you a heads up, because I am on a deadline with a script, the dispatches with be less often, but I'm still here :) Photo by Kampus Production on Pexels.com So I…
As Olivia Newton-John Said, Let’s Get Physical – Fork MS
I apologize in advance, this is not the post you want it to be...this is actually about exercise. I also want to give you a heads up, because I am on a deadline with a script, the dispatches with be less often, but I'm still here :) Photo by Kampus Production on Pexels.com So I…
The Only Thing That’s Certain Is Change, I Guess – Fork MS
Well, I had my six month-up visit with my neurologist on Tuesday afternoon. She opened by telling me this is her last week at UCLA and she is going to Kaiser, who has their own insurance, so now my former neurologist. It was a good visit. We covered a lot, she gave me guidance to…
What a Marvel Is the Brain… – Fork MS
Well. As I continue along the hormonal roller coaster of hormone replacement therapy, I know I'm not having a relapse, because I've had one and I know what those feel like, and I was told it would be weeks to months by my pharmacist for my body to adjust. But still sometimes, I wonder-ever..
What a Marvel Is the Brain… – Fork MS
Well. As I continue along the hormonal roller coaster of hormone replacement therapy, I know I'm not having a relapse, because I've had one and I know what those feel like, and I was told it would be weeks to months by my pharmacist for my body to adjust. But still sometimes, I wonder-ever..
As The Cramps Sing, What’s Behind the Mask – Fork MS
Well. Had to hit Costco today to fuel up, and ended up going inside because I got gasoline on my hand, because of course, and had to wash it off. I did have a few things I had to pick up, so I ventured into the store, and there are more people wearing masks, but…
As The Cramps Sing, What’s Behind the Mask – Fork MS
Well. Had to hit Costco today to fuel up, and ended up going inside because I got gasoline on my hand, because of course, and had to wash it off. I did have a few things I had to pick up, so I ventured into the store, and there are more people wearing masks, but…
New Year, New Flu – Fork MS
Hi Everyone! Happy New Year! I took a bit of a holiday break that went longer than expected, apologies, because I picked up a bit of flu that lasted a whopping two weeks. Immunocompromised life, I guess... Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I'm not sure if I picked it up seeing The Color Purple on&..
Guess who’s on TikTok? Lord Help Me… – Fork MS
Well, in a turn of events that made my attorney very happy, I have finally joined TikTok! That's right, I can now be found on clock app at @jenny.big.cat-a tip of the hat to both my giant sweetpea Curry and my last name Gattone, which means big cat in Italian. Photo by Karolina Grabowska on&hel..
Guess who’s on TikTok? Lord Help Me… – Fork MS
Well, in a turn of events that made my attorney very happy, I have finally joined TikTok! That's right, I can now be found on clock app at @jenny.big.cat-a tip of the hat to both my giant sweetpea Curry and my last name Gattone, which means big cat in Italian. Photo by Karolina Grabowska on&hel..
As Martina McBride Sings, This One’s for the Girls – Fork MS
Well, I had the best visit at the lady doc yesterday. MS has pushed me down the runway towards early menopause (I'm 45, so it's not unheard of, but it's on the early side, and it's early for my family). I have spent the last eight months having hot flashes like my body was gettin..
As Martina McBride Sings, This One’s for the Girls – Fork MS
Well, I had the best visit at the lady doc yesterday. MS has pushed me down the runway towards early menopause (I'm 45, so it's not unheard of, but it's on the early side, and it's early for my family). I have spent the last eight months having hot flashes like my body was gettin..
Well Well Well…Look Who’s Back… – Fork MS
As you all know, Alanis Morrissette is my absolute favorite. A touchstone on my MS journey is nodding off at an Alanis Morrissette concert at the Bowl-three times-something I would never do under normal circumstances. I have wanted a rematch now that I am in better shape (I say that even in the midd..
Well Well Well…Look Who’s Back… – Fork MS
As you all know, Alanis Morrissette is my absolute favorite. A touchstone on my MS journey is nodding off at an Alanis Morrissette concert at the Bowl-three times-something I would never do under normal circumstances. I have wanted a rematch now that I am in better shape (I say that even in the midd..
As Ebenezer Scrooge Said, I Fear You Most Of All, Spirit – Fork MS
So I had a bit of a scare this weekend. No, I had a big scare this weekend. MS gave me its monthly tip-off that my period was coming with two days of heck. Neither was particularly terrible painwise, to be honest, but in the spirit of every day something new, my swallowing issues were…
As Ebenezer Scrooge Said, I Fear You Most Of All, Spirit – Fork MS
So I had a bit of a scare this weekend. No, I had a big scare this weekend. MS gave me its monthly tip-off that my period was coming with two days of heck. Neither was particularly terrible painwise, to be honest, but in the spirit of every day something new, my swallowing issues were…
As The Velvet Underground Sings, Cool It Down – Fork MS
Well hello, Autumn! Photo by Charles Parker on Pexels.com After three and a half months of unmitigated torture, the weather has finally cooled down. It has been a balmy 72 degrees in my apartment. I have been sitting pretty in my apartment in pajama pants and a cardigan, and have had five good days ..
As The Velvet Underground Sings, Cool It Down – Fork MS
Well hello, Autumn! Photo by Charles Parker on Pexels.com After three and a half months of unmitigated torture, the weather has finally cooled down. It has been a balmy 72 degrees in my apartment. I have been sitting pretty in my apartment in pajama pants and a cardigan, and have had five good days ..
As Ani DiFranco Sang, Face Up and Sing – Fork MS
In the last I'd say five years, I'd found that whenever I tried to sing, or sing along with the radio, nothing would come out, or it would be all snap, crackle, pop. I did not understand. I wondered if it was, use it or lose it, since I stopped singing professionally when my dad's&hel..
