It's All In The Lighting...My "day job" is in the television industry. I have worked behind the scenes for twenty (plus) years in either the production...reactionscomments
COPD: Letter to My Son...When I first started getting sick you were just nine. You were in Cub Scouts and I was one of the den...reactions4comments
I Came Out of the COPD Closet...My daughter got married a couple of weeks ago. It was a blustery outdoor wedding, but so pretty! Then there was an...reactions1comment
Halloween Costumes with COPD...I hope you will take this in the fun that it is intended. I was just thinking about my mom and her...reactionscomments
Why COPD Awareness Matters...November is COPD Awareness Month. It is a time that many of us will collectively bring more awareness about this disease to...reactionscomments
What We Need to Hear and What You Can Do...My friend rubbed my upper arms as if she were warming up someone who'd just come in from the bitter cold. Her...reactions2comments
Focusing on The Things That Matter...As I get older, it’s easier to see that some of the things in life that I thought mattered really don’t matter...reactionscomments
The Past and Outdoor Fun...As a continuation of my previous article, Getting Fit with Pulmonary Rehab, I wanted to discuss the past and also some outdoor...reactions2comments
The Year Was 1987: My 30 Years with COPD...I have journeyed many years with COPD. Next year will be an incredible 30 years since being first diagnosed by my then...reactions5comments
Our COPD Christmas Wishlist...Christmas is upon us, and what is Christmas without a little gift wishing? Right now, doctors are wishing they had something in...reactionscomments
Tidbits and Tricks - Tried and True...We often hear of unconventional things people do when they are struggling to breathe, to feel better or for any reason. These...reactionscomments
What I Learned From A Trip To The Emergency Room...Recently I had to listen to reason and go to the Emergency Room. It was something that I've never thought I would...reactionscomments
Help During the Holidays...The holidays are here, and if you are like my family, we love this time of year. The last few years have...reactionscomments
Respiratory 101: The Respiratory Tract...It's helpful for anyone with a respiratory disease like COPD to at least have a basic understanding of the respiratory system and...reactionscomments
A New Year, A New Management Plan...Over 11 million Americans live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) a lung disease which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, and makes...reactions3comments
Some Dreams Have Come True...So often talking with COPDers, the discussion goes to what they can’t do anymore, how they failed, let themselves down, let others...reactions1comment
How a Pet Can Help You Stay Healthier...COPD can change your life in so many ways. Sometimes, as the disease progresses, it requires you to become more of a...reactionscomments
Confessions of a Crazy COPD Cat Lady...With a cheery "See ya, wouldn't wanna be ya," the Mighty Tiger zoomed through the open door, out of his castle and...reactions2comments
Dispelling A Caregiver's Fear of Being Unprepared...I live close to Charlotte, NC, and while the riots were occurring, I thought about what it would have been like if...reactionscomments
What If I Have To Call An Ambulance?...Having to call an ambulance can be very intimidating for some people. Some worry that they will feel sicker than they are...reactionscomments
