The Little ThingsStanding in the kitchen and looking out the kitchen window, I feel a burst of joy. One that comes when I am...reactions13comments
Do You Have a Pet That Helps You Cope With COPD?I do. I had two at one time (during my COPD years), Sophie and Penny. Sophie was a beautiful rescue border collie mix...reactions21comments
PreoccupiedGood afternoon, all! It's been a good few weeks since I last wrote. Time certainly goes quickly, especially when things occupy you...reactionscomments
Personal HygieneMost days I must coax myself into showering. It’s as if I am coaxing a child, trying to get them to see...reactions6comments
How Wildfires Can Affect Your COPD No Matter Where You LiveIf you live on the west coast or in the mountain west region of the United States as I do, you accept...reactions6comments
The MotivatorAccording to the Oxford dictionary, “Motivation is the reason why somebody does something or behaves in a particular way.” That one word...reactions2comments
Change of Seasons With COPDMy lungs don’t really care for fluctuating temperatures when the seasons change. Some of my worst exacerbations have been going from the...reactions33comments
Get the Support You NeedIt can be so difficult to ask for help, especially if you have always managed to do things yourself. Then the day...reactions4comments
Researchers Home in on Possible Cause of EmphysemaResearchers in Japan have stumbled upon an interesting discovery. They think they have discovered a protein responsible for the early stages of...reactions10comments
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
Coping With Mental Health: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)If you or someone you love is struggling with a mental health disorder, you are not alone. Twenty percent of adults in...reactionscomments
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
Overview of Antibiotics for the Treatment of COPD ExacerbationsCOPD exacerbations can be scary and overwhelming. If you have experienced more than one exacerbation during your health journey, you've likely been...reactions14comments
