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Confession from an Artist with Parkinson’s Disease
It’s been – and still is – a long, hot summer. Miraculously, I’ve managed not to melt. More incredible, I worked up the courage to buy some real art supplies. Stuff I intentionally stopped using when diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Why? By avoiding … Continue reading
Today’s Big Pharma Forecast For Robyn Michele Levy’s Brain
Today is a brave new day in your neurodegenerative life! Your brain chemistry — probably your dopamine levels — are out of whack and causing havoc: On/Off symptoms; body trembling; sleep deprivation. Begin neurologist’s new (and improved?) medication regime. Keep track of side-effects. Resist urge … Continue reading
Making a splash with my #oneword to guide me in 2015
Last week I visited my friend Cyndee’s blog. Instead of making New Year resolutions, she selected one word — “DO” — to guide her professionally and personally throughout 2015. Inspired, this got me thinking about which word I’d choose. Reflecting … Continue reading
Parkinson’s Breakthrough! Cougar Trial Finder Extracts Dopamine from Disgraced Dalhousie Dental Students
OK, it was just a dream — but if you ask me, those misogynistic dentistry students at Dalhousie University have way too much dopamine flowing in their brains. I say round ’em up, shave their heads, and extract some of … Continue reading
Happy Noisy New Year Haiku
who knows the new noise you’ll yell YELL breaking out of your New Year’s shell
My Merry Medicated Christmas Message to Everyone
Wishing you all a loving & uplifting season!
Postcard from David Sedaris! Best book blurb ever!
“I accidently left your book [Most Of Me] in the seat back of an airplane the day after I got it. I liked the first page though.”
Vancouver’s Porridge For Parkinson’s Fundraiser Is On Sunday, November 16
Marg Meikle, the founder of Porridge For Parkinson’s, passed away in December 2013. Dearly missed, Marg’s legacy lives on, and so does the search for a cure for this neurodegenerative disease. Join her family, friends and community at this year’s … Continue reading
Lunch with Margaret Trudeau at Mental Health Event in Vancouver: Thursday, November 6
Did you know that 500,000 Canadians will not go to work today because of mental illness? This greatly impacts the people with mental health issues, their families and communities. It also hurts the bottom line of businesses. Enter The Economic … Continue reading
Dear Generic Medication Side-Effects
I’d rather have a side salad or a side of beef ride sidesaddle wearing a fig leaf grow sideburns sideways to my teeth oh…what I’d do for a little relief Yours Truly, Robyn’s Brain (recovering from adverse reaction to Bupropion … Continue reading
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