Procrastination
The problem with writing the first book in a series is that eventually, you have to write the second book. Especially as the best way to sell books is to write more books. When you would like your books to someday be your primary source of income so you don’t have to have quite so…
No, Really. Stay Home.
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about the theory about why it’s important to stay home when you’re sick. Today, I’ll be sharing the real life story of what happens when someone who has RA and is on an immunosuppressant gets “just a cold.” Two weeks ago, I picked up a cold. It’s…
Your Life with RA is One Year Old!
Today is the first anniversary of The Book being published! (Well, actually yesterday was, but I’ve been sick so that’s a bit of a delay). Most of my life, I’ve dreamed of having a book with my name on it. Not inside the cover, as a mark of ownership. No, the dream was the kind…
Live Bold Live Now – Behind the Scenes
We launched Live Bold Live Now on Friday – did you watch the RA story yet? It’s been very exciting to see the finished product. The HealthCentral team did a fantastic job putting it all together. I recommend you also check out the Crohn’s and psoriasis profiles — Rob and Laura are phenomenal people. Each…
Sex and RA: Asking for Help with a Delicate Issue
Updates June 12, 2020 We all have at least one. Your nemesis, if you will. That one thing that you can’t do because of your chronic illness or disability. Well, of course there are probably more than one, but the others may not bother you is much. Or maybe you found a way around it….
Live Bold Live Now Launch!
Remember this? Photo Credit: David Govoni Three months ago, I had a film crew following me around for two days while I told my story of living with RA, the big flare and reinventing my life afterwards. And today, you can see the result of all the hard work! Over the next few weeks, I’ll…
Living with Juvenile Arthritis Giveaway – Winner
I lied. Well, I didn’t exactly lie when I said the winner in the Living with Juvenile Arthritis: a Parent’s Guide giveaway would be announced on January 31. I had every intention of doing so, but there’s a saying about the road to a really warm place and good intentions that fits here. It’s been…