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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
World Parkinson Congress 2016 Launches “Portland Countdown” #WPCPodcast Today — Tuesday June 2, 2015
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
Sayonara Synthetic Dyes — I Was Still Raised on Kraft Dinner® and Gold Stars!
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
Lessons Learned From “Chasing Hope Through Humour & Art” in Medicine Hat
Parkinson Alberta‘s Beth Metcalf — who read my book twice and started planning this speaking engagement 3 years ago — is a multitalented, multitasking, make-it-happen maven (aka Client Services Coordinator). Parkinson Alberta has an awesome team of staff and volunteers dedicated to the Parkinson’s community. Medicine … Continue reading
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Meet the World Parkinson Congress 2016 Ambassadors!
WPC 2016 Ambassadors play an important role: They all have Parkinson’s disease and have established themselves as dedicated and passionate leaders in PD communities close to home and around the world online; they’ve all attended at least one World Parkinson Congress; they … Continue reading
Prescription Drugs in Blister Packs: Beware of Human Error — Even at the Best Pharmacy!
When I was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s, I asked Marg Meikle — aka The Answer Lady — for advice. She said, “Find yourself a good pharmacist.” So I did. How do I define a good pharmacist? Professional. Trustworthy. Knowledgeable. Accountable … 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
Somewhere In The Rainbow: Sean Rossiter — Beloved Vancouver writer
1946 – January 5, 2015 Sean Rossiter writer, illustrator, hockey goalie, son, brother, husband, father, friend, Parkinson warrior May he rest in peace
Happy Noisy New Year Haiku
who knows the new noise you’ll yell YELL breaking out of your New Year’s shell
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