Getting Older and CrankyAs the years seem to be flying by, I'm sure I am getting cranky and a little more irritable. The seasons seem...reactions1comment
Music on a Bad Mood DayWhen I woke up today, I was in a bad mood. It's funny how that happens for no apparent reason. I am...reactions24comments
Rediscovering MeMy daughter-in-law copes with a more severe form of Ulcerative Colitis. It’s been so severe that we feared for her life. I...reactions9comments
Don't Worry, Be HappyWhat a motto this saying became back in the 80's when the song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" came out. At that time, I...reactions2comments
How to Be the Architect of Your Own LifeWhen we are born, we are given gifts that help us navigate our lives. As we get older, we finally chisel those...reactions6comments
What's in Your Toolbox? (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1! Most of us with COPD have...reactions6comments
How to Prevent a Flare-UpI have to mention here and now that for the first two years after diagnosis, you are going to work harder than...reactions27comments
The Weather Is a-ChangingChange is hard for me. Any change is a challenge when you have a debilitating disease. Right now, the season is changing...reactions19comments
Stepping Out in My New ScooterDespite what the doctors say, I needed to step up my 'Granny game’. I was tired of watching from my window as my...reactions26comments
Oh Heck No!It all started when my husband took me to a brand-new Dollar Store. I was hoping to find fabric, as some people...reactions19comments
COPD and Its Devastating Effects on People's LivesThis article explores the theme of maintaining emotional health in the context of COPD. My COPD journey has been a long one...reactions19comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
What's in Your Toolbox? (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! Most occupations have particular tools that...reactions1comment
Making DecisionsSometimes in life, we have to make tough decisions that will chart out the way ahead of us. I had declined the...reactions19comments
COPD vs. Aging (Part 2)Editor's note: this is part 2 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part 1! We have been talking about...reactions6comments
My Covid Hospital Stay (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a two-part series. Be sure to read part 1! Looking back, I can now see...reactions4comments
If I Have COPD, Should I Be Tested to See if it’s Genetic (Alpha-1)?This is a good question. Let me share a few reasons why I think that answer should be...YES! One reason for testing...reactions12comments
COPD vs. Aging (Part 1)The other day I was talking to my husband about some ailment that was new. I think at the time I was...reactions8comments
Learning How to Live With COPDHaving a chronic illness like COPD can be all-consuming if we don't fill our days with other things. It isn't an easy...reactions6comments
The ShiftMy life has shifted. These days I wish for a lot of things. The things that I wish for now are much...reactions16comments
