Summer nostalgia
I am not sure if it is because I am addicted to nostalgia, or my disease robbing me of abilities that I am not ready to release, but I do…
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A long time coming
As my trip to Sydney, Australia, for the Sydney marathon gets closer, so does my excitement to meet someone “just like me” for the first time. My Australian friend Rhi,…
Helpful gadgets
Throughout my lifetime, I have come across a lot of different “gadgets” that help me to keep my independence and make things easier and safer for me. Most people my…
The power of nature
One of my favorite parts about riding in the duo bike, are the things I see along the way. Each time, there is some magical piece of nature that sends…
The road to Sydney
In about one month, we will begin our journey to Sydney, Australia, to run the Sydney Marathon. For those who are new to my story, this will be my sixth…
Deciphering independence
One of the hardest things that I deal with as a disabled person is finding a balance between maximizing my independence verses managing my energy stores well. To be honest,…
Changing course
Last weekend, my husband and I went to the Jack Johnson concert at Ruoff Music Center. We did something we do not normally do and bought box seats. We had…
It won’t grow
One of the things I had the hardest time with when my husband and I decided to move back to Indiana, after living in Memphis, Tenn., for about five years,…
Authenticity blocked
One of my biggest downfalls growing up, and into my adult years, is that I think that I can read people’s minds. I tend to assume I know what others…
Humbly Courageous is growing
Many of you may know that my writing life started with my blog titled “Humbly Courageous” that I started back in 2019. Before starting my blog, I did not have…