Living

Living in a city with fairly reliable and accessible public transportation means that we don’t have a car. However, …

We have all heard about how certain events or changes in our lives can produce stress.  Marriage, divorce, the death …

It was a dream job. One of those once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to do meaningful work you enjoy with people you respect …

I’ve mentioned I’m an avid rock-climber in previous articles. It is not only a sport I hold dear but it …

Rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) is a misunderstood condition. First, there are the common public misperceptions about the disease. Most …

I recently found myself suddenly in the middle of a heated debate about opioids and pain treatment via an …

One of the inevitabilities when you live with rheumatoid arthritis is the day you start googling about it. I …

I love gadgets.  Those little things that make life easier?  Like the amazing automatic pot stirring device that sometimes …

If one were to think of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) as a social clique, pain is …

I live in the same place I grew up. I guess I love it, maybe? The biggest reason I love …

I met my friend Luna a couple of evenings ago for some pints at a wonderful little brew-pub, …

I’ve been thinking a lot about the distinctions of living with a chronic illness while also living with physical disabilities. …

So there is no lack of amazing and informative articles, blogs, research, posts, books, etc. that offer suggestions and advice …

Summer is coming, and with it comes sandal season. While some people may enjoy making purchases for the changing …

When was the last time you pushed yourself too far and suffered the consequences of extra pain, stiffness and …

In the 11 some years battling rheumatoid arthritis, there have been many encounters fought in joints from throughout my …

It’s been said that RA patients, along with others receiving a chronic illness diagnosis, often go through the five …

Well, I’m sitting in one of the original brewpubs in the Southwest, also my favorite breakfast spot in town, Carver …

It’s been a while since I’ve had such trouble with side effects. I didn’t have big problems with …

I believe that among the many emotions those of us with chronic illnesses like RA have to contend with, …