Why should you wear blue today? Because it’s Arthrogryposis Awareness Day! Arthrogryposis, or AMC, is a condition I’ve lived with my entire life. It impacts one in 3,000 people and its characteristics are defined as having joint contractures or joints “stuck” in one position or exhibiting limited flexibility (For more in depth information on the … Continue reading Why Wear Blue For AMC?
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Dead Ringer
“Oh my God! How are you?” asked a man I’d never seen before. “I’m well,” I responded, not sure what to say next. “How are you?” “What’s it been? A dozen years?” he asked. “You look great!” “Ah, thanks.” I smiled. I studied his face and nothing rang any bells. Admittedly, I’d always been terrible … Continue reading Dead Ringer
“Discovering” Salem
I love living in the city of Salem. It has this tremendous attitude and energy that appeals to me. I can only describe it as Creative Blue Collar. The people in this working class city embrace culture as well as people who walk to a different beat and I adore that. When I first started … Continue reading “Discovering” Salem
Introduction
Thank you for dropping by. Introductions on these things always feel like trying to get something going on some silly dating site. I shouldn’t knock dating sites, I met my girlfriend on one and she has been the best addition to my life. Wait. Did we meet on a dating site or at the pizza … Continue reading Introduction