The Power of Showing Up: How Volunteering & Supporting Our Community Builds Culture In today’s crazy and often fast-paced world, the simple act of showing up can be revolutionary. Whether it's volunteering your time with a support group, or at a hospital ,nursing home,hospice, or just assisting someone in need, or supporting local church, food... Continue Reading →
I share a small fraction of my journey and efforts to raise awareness for osteonecrosis and osteoarthritis as a guest on Cheryl Crow’s *Arthritis Life* podcast.
Is there an age or year of your life you would re-live? Reflections: Would I Rewind My Youth? If I could turn back the clock, I’d love to relive my teen years. I often wonder what life might have been like if I had gone to college earlier, instead of jumping straight into work, hanging... Continue Reading →
In 2010, I got the official diagnosis: spondylolisthesis. L5S1 Basically, it’s what happens when a vertebra decides to slip forward over the one beneath it—think of it as my spine's version of a surprise move on the dance floor. Here’s the kicker: I didn’t even know I had it. Turns out, the whole thing might... Continue Reading →
My thoughts on the man who road the roller coaster and died
My Journey with Osteoarthritis This is just part of my story—my honest experience living with osteoarthritis. For over 30 years, I’ve endured the ups and downs of joint pain and stiffness in my knees, hands, and spine. The pain can come and go unexpectedly, but what’s truly the hardest to manage is the stiffness. Sitting... Continue Reading →
Living with chronic pain.
The eyes are often called the window to the soul, and keeping them healthy is important. Did you know that living with arthritis can also impact your vision? As a former ophthalmic tech and apprentice optician, I’ve always been fascinated by the eye’s beauty and complexity—seeing the back of the eye during exams never failed... Continue Reading →
Joint Purpose 
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