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World Parkinson Congress 2016 Launches “Portland Countdown” #WPCPodcast Today — Tuesday June 2, 2015

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Robyn Michele Levy

I’m a firm believer that knowledge is power. That’s why I’m so excited to tell you about Portland Countdown.  This new series of free educational podcasts — hosted by two highly experienced journalists (who are also living with Parkinson’s) — … Continue reading →

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Sayonara Synthetic Dyes — I Was Still Raised on Kraft Dinner® and Gold Stars!

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Robyn Michele Levy

Raised on Kraft Dinner and Gold Stars © Robyn Michele Levy 1989 Raised on Kraft Dinner® and gold stars Chauffeured ‘round in fancy cars Pop-Tart® farts at the breakfast table T.V. Dinners with Rogers cable Froot Loops® drowned in two-percent Do … Continue reading →

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Heart-Breaking News: The Flying Pig Presumed Lost in Space After Failing To Meet Curiosity on Mars

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Robyn Michele Levy

Like many Cyberspace stories, it all started with a GreatDismal tweet: “Okay, when is Curiosity ETA in PST?” Intrigued, I quickly discovered that Curiosity was NASA‘s hightech Space Rover and somehow it was flying autonomously and closing in on Mars. Knowing “it’s … Continue reading →

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Mirth Shattering News! Scientists Discover Location of Funny Bone in Female Writers

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Robyn Michele Levy

Scientists have long debated when female writers first mastered humour — a transformative event that influenced what pictographs were displayed in ancient caves and may have even fueled the evolution of modern day literary contests. Now, new evidence has emerged … Continue reading →

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Robyn Michele Levy Talks To The Vancouver Sun About Battling Disease With Humour

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Robyn Michele Levy

“I have always had a dark sense of humour… (it’s) a social instrument that reconnects me with people; a defence mechanism that protects my emotional fragility; an escape mechanism that distracts me from my health issues and an artistic device … Continue reading →

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