Things to Keep You Busy During Coronavirus Isolation
Reports about COVID-19 have been all over the news and social media. People around the globe are being urged or…
Articles by Halsey Blocher
Should I Bring Up My Disability While Volunteering?
For many years, I’ve been involved in a fantastic local organization called Turnstone that serves the disabled community with a…
Living at Home as a Young Adult with SMA
People look at me questioningly upon realizing that I live with my parents at the age of 22. Moving out…
Enjoying an Unusual Break from the Winter Cold
A few months ago, I shared a story about a family trip to a pumpkin patch…
A Friendship So Special that Distance Can’t Change It
Because of SMA, I have met people that I might never have crossed paths with otherwise. I’m blessed with the…
Keeping My Goals and Adapting Them to Suit My Needs
Congratulations! You have completed another rotation around the sun. Now that the holiday celebrations are over and we have resumed…
Preparing for Christmas Celebrations with SMA
It’s not a secret that I’m not a big fan of winter weather. But that doesn’t…
I Don’t Need to Win to Be a Winner: Volunteering Is Its Own Reward
My parents and I recently attended a National Philanthropy Day breakfast with a group of staff from Turnstone,…
Halloween Proved to Be a Treat for Me
I’m staying indoors more and more on Halloween. The cold is taking an increasingly large toll on my body.
Adventures from the Pumpkin Patch: Overcoming Obstacles to Enjoy the Last Warm Days
Summer has drawn to a close, and Mother Nature has begun painting the trees in beautiful fall colors. As…