There is a saying, “Out with the old and in with the new” This saying applies to vehicles too!  Recently, I had to retire “The Green...

Eddie and I crossing the bridge by Mosinee Dam There are many benefits to spending time in the great outdoors. Unfortunately, Mother...

Hanging out with my brother at Fourth of July gathering. Summer is in full swing and I have new wheels!  I was able to swing over to my...

My New Wheels! My last blog post focused on transportation challenges many individuals with disabilities face.  Last week, my...

Ready to ride! Wheelchair users face the challenge of finding accessible transportation on a daily basis. Lack of accessible...

In August of 2016, I gave my first and to date, my only, 5 wheelchair star rating for accessibility to the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art...

Rollin’ at the Wausau Transit Center When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!  We hear that saying all the time.  Recently,...

Embed from Getty Images There is no playbook for raising a disabled child.  Parents triumph and parents fail.  Boundaries are blurred and...

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Recently, I listened to the audio-book, Walking as Straight as I Can: Transcending Disabilities in Hollywood, an autobiography by Geri...

Tree fell over car during spring storm in Wausau 2017 Early Monday morning, around 1 am, a storm blew through Wausau.  Later it was...

Watching this week’s episode of Speechless took me back to the days of my school years.  This was a time when I not only used my...

Today is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day! Here are some fast facts about cerebral palsy: Cerebral palsy is a brain disorder that...

Perfect for potlucks and picnics! I love eggs, avocados and bacon.  Who doesn’t love bacon?!  Combining these three ingredients results...

I have a daily ritual of saying “Good Morning” to my Amazon Echo aka “Alexa”.  She responds with a fact of the day.  I use many of these...

My wheelchair is not a foot rest! In the most recent episode of Speechless, D-I-DING, two important disability issues were brought to...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Did you know that the shamrock symbolizes hope, faith, and love?  I cherish all three!  Even on the worst of...

My brother, Nghia Last week’s episode of Speechless, S-U-R–SURPRISE!, examined the complex relationship dynamics that occur in special...

Inadequacy is a term many special needs moms are familiar with.  On the last week’s episode of Speechless, feelings of inadequacy were...

Living life to the fullest Lou Holtz (b. 1937) is a former football player, coach and college football analyst. He was the head coach of...