DeAnn R

Lately I feel a lot of discontent. Probably most of it has to do with the current situation. Not only have I been in “hibernation” since November, I have to weigh the risk of every action. Also, some of it has to do with my physical limitations. There are so many things that I would do if I could. Despite those feelings I’m trying to look…[Read more]

As you may know, I’m on the waiting list for a successor service dog. With the organization I go through we have to travel to their facility for a two week training when the time comes. Needless to say travel is difficult. Even though it won’t be for quite some time I’m thinking ahead. Have you ever rented equipment like a Hoyer instead of…[Read more]

With all the turmoil over the past several months it’s hard to look to the future. I’m doing it anyway. Where do you see the world in 50 years? Most likely I won’t be around, but I hope the world will be less divisive and more compassionate. Right now it’s hard to envision that, but I see what we’re going through now as a learning opportunity.…[Read more]

I make videos, moderate the forums and do recordings for many reasons. Mainly though, I want to encourage others to embrace your differences and live your best life. Although it’s not always easy, I think by accepting ourselves it allows others to look past those differences more easily.

Since my SMA is obvious, maybe it’s not as difficult,…[Read more]

My favorite song of the summer is Better Days by One Republic.  Even though I could probably play it all day on repeat I’m looking to switch it up and would like Spotify playlist suggestions.  I took advantage of their 3 free months of commercial free Premium, so that should carry me through the summer. I’m still loving my favorite summer f…[Read more]

Hey everyone! Hope you all are doing well.

I have to say hibernation is getting old. I don’t really feel comfortable doing too much out in public just yet, so I’m having to find things to do at home. In this video, I show you something new I tried. Even though I wasn’t sure if it was somet…[Read more]

Let’s face it, surprises are hard to pull off. Not impossible, but certainly difficult. It’s one of my longtime PCA’s birthdays. I’ve done the whole gift card thing before, so want to do something more fun. Of course I came up with a brilliant idea to surprise her with a paid haircut. Even with everything planned out it still failed.

This…[Read more]

Have you read Katie Napiwocki’s latest column Waiting for Fireflies? Again she knocked it out of the park. I love nature. In fact I just watched a virtual firefly event on YouTube. Although I’m fascinated by the creatures, I never thought of them the way Katie does. Now that she’s drawn those parallels I’ll never look at them quite the same. I…[Read more]

It doesn’t take much to amuse me these days. Being in hibernation mode for months on end isn’t the most fun. So, when a momma cat took up residence underneath my shed with her three kittens last week it’s been quite the entertainment. They’re at the age where they’re chasing each other around obstacles and tumbling over each other. They’re…[Read more]

Have you ever had your opinion dismissed because of your disability? I have and it’s frustrating. Of course they wouldn’t admit it if you call them out on it. But I know if I wasn’t disabled I wouldn’t have to try nearly as hard to get my point across. Despite that I don’t let it stop me from expressing my viewpoint. My opinions are just as valid…[Read more]