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Button Making: New Year, New Vision

Feb 18, 2020
4 min

Button Making: New Year, New Vision

Button Making Business is Up and Rollin’ I predict 2020 will be all buttoned up and beautiful for Come Roll With Me! Why do I predict that? Well, because Come Roll With Me has started a Button Making business! Soon there will be buttons available for every occasion or cause! Why buttons? I needed a way to support the Come Roll With Me mission. In other words, to spread the “Keep Rollin’ and Keep Smilin'” message. Buttons are not only a way to finance the mission, but to

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Beer and Bacon Fest 2019

Oct 10, 2019
3 min

Beer and Bacon Fest 2019

2019 Beer and Bacon Fest 2019 Beer and Bacon Fest Fall is here! The leaves are changing and the air is brisk. Soon winter will be blowing in, bringing snow and freezing temperatures. I try to get out as often as I can during this time, knowing winter is no friend to the wheelchair user. One of my favorite fall traditions is the annual Wausau Events Beer and Bacon Fest. Every September marks the Wausau Events Beer and Bacon Fest. The tickets are $35 and include all you ca

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Birds In Art at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

Sep 10, 2019
4 min

Birds In Art at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

Birds in Art always marks the beginning of autumn for me. I look forward to it every year. This year did not let me down. Every year the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum staff invites me to the preview showing of Birds in Art. It is a night of art, wine and hors d’oeuvres (fancy, huh?)! What I love most is saying hello to the wonderful staff who work hard to make the joys of art accessible to everyone. Challenging Summer I had planned a fun filled summer. However, life h

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Save Your Hearing Day

May 31, 2019
4 min

Save Your Hearing Day

Today is Save Your Hearing Day. Hearing greatly influences your ability to communicate with the world around you. I encounter inaccessibility all the time but cherish the fact that I can communicate effectively with those around me. Hearing is something I used to take granted whether I was listening to music or just having an everyday conversation with a stranger. I have learned the value of hearing from my brother, Nghia. My Brother Nghia When I was 5 I began asking for

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Swallow Study at Marshfield Clinic

Apr 13, 2019
2 min

Swallow Study at Marshfield Clinic

Cerebral Palsy is not progressive. However, our bodies wear out quicker than others, so in a sense the symptoms become progressively worse. I have seen this in my hands, wrists, speech and back. Recently, I have had issues with eating and swallowing. Choking is always a concern, as life saving measures are difficult in a wheelchair. I consulted a specialist and he ordered a swallow study. Prepping for Swallow Study The night before I was really nervous and could not slee

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Great Dane Pub and Brewing Company Reveals Winter 2019 Menu

Feb 1, 2019
5 min

Great Dane Pub and Brewing Company Reveals Winter 2019 Menu

I love trying new restaurants when they roll into town. However, I also try to stay loyal to my select favorites. Great Dane Pub and Brewing Company happens to be one of those favorites. The Great Dane in Wausau features many amenities such as pool tables, shuffleboard, intimate seating areas, fireplace, and a banquet hall. Additionally, in warmer weather guests can enjoy a beautiful Beer Garden and an outdoor deck. On the weekends, Great Dane offers live music from loca

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Instacart: Perfect Holiday Gift for Caregivers

Dec 19, 2018
4 min

Instacart: Perfect Holiday Gift for Caregivers

Ask any caregiver what they want for Christmas and they are sure to say, “More hours in a day”. You may not be able to add hours to a day, but you can free up a few hours a week for a caregiver in your life. How? With an Express Membership to Instacart! When Hunter asked me to write a blog about perfect gifts for caregivers, I thought about the standard gifts. Not to say they are not valuable gifts, but Instacart has changed my life in many positive ways. I have witnesse

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Curbside Voting: A New Option for Individuals With Disabilities

Nov 6, 2018
4 min

Curbside Voting: A New Option for Individuals With Disabilities

My friend, Sara, posted on her feed today, “In what other situation does a poor man and a rich man get the same exact say? One vote each! Use it!” This is a brilliant perspective of the power of voting in the United States. This applies to individuals with disabilities as well. We by and large are an invisible population with muted voices, except on election day. Absentee Ballot The most common way for individuals with disabilities to vote is by using the absentee voting

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WGLX Brings Bob & Tom Comedians to Weston

Oct 18, 2018
4 min

WGLX Brings Bob & Tom Comedians to Weston

Front and Center! One of the most influential men in my life was my Uncle Mike. He died when I was 13, but left behind a lifetime of memories and life lessons. He also passed on his great sense of humor and his great love of the Bob & Tom Show. Living with a disability has taught me the value of laughter. I wish I had a recording of my Uncle Mike’s laughter. It was infectious. My mom may have cringed at times when my Uncle Mike sang Bob & Tom songs in my presence. Howev

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Festival of Arts and Birds in Art: The First Sign of Autumn

Sep 19, 2018
5 min

Festival of Arts and Birds in Art: The First Sign of Autumn

Wow, did summer fly by! However, fun and adventure filled this season! I will be sad to see the warm days fade away, but I am looking forward to the crisp air and the new set of adventures that always come with autumn. Apple orchards, pumpkin farms and a cruise down Cranberry Highway are just a few ventures on my list. So as we slide into September, I kicked off the autumn season with Birds in Art and Festival of Arts. Artrageous Weekend Every year, I look forward to Artr

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Traumatic Brain Injury: Brianna and Jody’s Story

Apr 30, 2018
9 min

Traumatic Brain Injury: Brianna and Jody’s Story

I apologize to my readers for the break in blog posts. We will be addressing the reasons behind it in the next post. Thankfully, I had the privilege of connecting with Jody via the wonders of the internet to bring you this incredible story about Brianna. I wanted to call her a Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor. However, I think referring to her as a Traumatic Brain Injury Thriver is better suited! I hope you enjoy this story of a mother’s love and a daughter’s courage to t

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Birthday Wish

Mar 31, 2018
5 min

Birthday Wish

When I was a kid, the most important thing about celebrating my birthday was all the Hoopla. You know…the cake, candles, gifts…basically, the whole shebang! However, as I became an adult, my outlook started to change. I grew out of the whole birthday party scene. Don’t get me wrong, I love celebrating with my friends and family. I guess I outgrew the need for the spotlight. So this year, for my birthday I am having a party! Say What?!! Didn’t I just say I outgrew the w

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Chang Garden Weston: A Family Owned Gem

Feb 22, 2018
4 min

Chang Garden Weston: A Family Owned Gem

Standing outside with Nee and Gumpy Family is not an important thing. It is everything ~Michael J Fox Spending time with family is always my favorite thing to do. I was so excited to find out my Valentine’s Day would not be spent as a lonely bachelor! My grandparents, my brother and my mom would be joining me for a day of fun and excellent food! A visit to the latest exhibit at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum would begin our day of fun. I was given the honor of selec

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Snow and Ice Removal for Safety and Accessibility

Jan 28, 2018
4 min

Snow and Ice Removal for Safety and Accessibility

Campus Drive in Wausau, WI. Photo taken 3 days after snowfall Winter can be a hassle. The bitter temperatures, snow, ice and lack of sunshine are a large part of this hassle. Another inconvenience of Wisconsin winters? Snow and ice removal. Property owners of corner lots know all too well the hassle of removing the mountains of ice and packed snow dumped on the corner sidewalks by the massive snow plows. Winter is an even bigger hassle to those with mobility issues, like

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Winter Travel Safety for Individuals With Disabilities

Jan 5, 2018
4 min

Winter Travel Safety for Individuals With Disabilities

Stay warm and safe! Winter 2017-18 has been brutal. Frigid temperatures have been responsible for the deaths of 9 people in Wisconsin in a weeks time. I am a born and raised Cheesehead. Packers, cheese curds and winter is in my blood. However, as a man with a disability and a wheelchair user, I am very aware of the dangers Old Man Winter brings. I have made winter safety a part of my daily life and travel routine. When temperatures and wind chills dip below zero the saf

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2017: Year in Review

Dec 31, 2017
3 min

2017: Year in Review

Tonight I will scratch one more item off my Bucket List, I will be venturing out to ring in New Years Eve. As I reflect back on 2017 and look forward to 2018, I feel so blessed! Along the way, I had many incredible experiences and met wonderful people along the way. 2017 was a year of growth for me as a person and a blogger. When I started out blogging, my goal was to review places I visited based on accessibility. I planned on eating good food, drinking a beer or two and

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Christmas Cabaret Concert at the Conservatory

Dec 15, 2017
6 min

Christmas Cabaret Concert at the Conservatory

Growing up I always looked forward to Christmas. Friends and family gathered at our decorated home throughout the entire holiday season. We would search out the perfect tree with a saw in hand. Miles of delicious food, laughter and chaos filled our holiday table. Unfortunately, my past few Christmases have lacked many of those things. This year my mom and I have made an effort to bring back the Christmas Spirit. Last week, we added the Christmas Cabaret Concert at the C

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Accessible Kiosk at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

Oct 4, 2017
3 min

Accessible Kiosk at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

Accessible Kiosk at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum Fall brings many things to Wisconsin, like crisp air and beautiful scenery. I indulge in cinnamon ice cream, apple cider and pudding shots at Lumpy’s when the Packers score a touchdown. Autumn also brings about one of my favorite events in Wausau, the Birds in Art Exhibit at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum and a new accessible kiosk! Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, 2017 Winner of the National Medal of Museum and Libra

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Beer & Bacon Festival: A Wheelchair Friendly Event

Sep 26, 2017
4 min

Beer & Bacon Festival: A Wheelchair Friendly Event

Bacon and Cheese Kabob Photo Credit: Sara Wolfe This past Saturday, Wausau Events hosted their second annual Beer & Bacon Festival at Fern Island. Rolling up to a beer and bacon buffet extravaganza, is there a better way for this Cheesehead to spend a warm September day? I think not! So, of course, I budgeted for tickets this month! This year I went with my friend (and caregiver), Randy. We met Randy’s wife, Diane, and his son, Seth there. Outdoor festivals by nature are

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Fall Bucket List

Sep 21, 2017
4 min

Fall Bucket List

Just about everyone I know talks about their bucket list. I never thought about sitting down and writing a bucket list. To think about everything I want to do before I kick the bucket is overwhelming, not that I plan on kicking the bucket anytime soon. Additionally, that it would take a lifetime for me to type it up with my one finger search and peck technique. I decided to start small and make a Fall Bucket List. There are so many fun activities I want to do each season.

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