At the end of 2018 I was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), as a result of my rare disease. I’ve had Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) since 2016; it’s considered to be both an autoimmune and a neuro-inflammatory condition. CRPS can cause a long Read More …
Many of the small cities and towns in my area offer free or low-cost workshops, across a wide range of topics. Some are demonstrations, while others take a more participatory or hands-on approach. I signed up for two of these activities this month, one of Read More …
Happy Friday! I hope you have something special planned for the weekend, even if it’s simply to take the time to read a book or go for a walk – to do something just for you 😉 Or maybe you’d prefer a more creative pursuit Read More …
Just for fun, this week I decided to post some of the micro-stories that I’ve written so far. These were all assignments for an online course that I’m taking; an introduction to fiction writing. Even though I’ve been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due Read More …
This week I’m sharing some of the micro-stories that I’ve written, as assignments for an online course. It’s a non-credit course, which I’m taking partially for fun and partially for a more serious reason. The latter is to (hopefully!) prevent my disease-related mild cognitive impairment Read More …
Yesterday I wrote about an introductory course that I’m currently taking, on fiction writing. Not because I want to write a book, but as a tool to force my brain to work by learning new things. I’ve opted to take a ‘use it or lose Read More …
