Down Days – Take 1

  Everyone experiences a down day every now and again!  Persons with a disability, who live with chronic pain, endure more down days than most.   One of my favorite go-to lift-me-up techniques centers around baking and cooking.  So tonight I am dehydrating strawberries for special loved ones.   Then tomorrow freshly made lasagna with homemade noodles will fill the kitchen with delicious smells.  Even more heavenly, I love the mess.   What is your favorite "cheer me up" activity?

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Why This Title? Why This Blog?

Why This Title? The title came about like so many great ideas—at a favorite restaurant.  The credit belongs entirely to Dave Bulkowski, Executive Director of Disability Advocates of Kent County, Michigan.  As board president at the time, Dave and I regularly met to discuss board business, issues about disability advocacy and future trends.  I distinctly remember the booth where we ate.  Dave faced the kitchen and I faced the tables, the entrance, and the huge picture window.  I love people-watching. Since both of us have exploring minds, our conversations always veered off topic.  This particular time, we spoke about difficulties with some acquaintances. Then Dave calmly stated in a nonchalant voice, “You know, I’m not O.K., you’re not O.K., but that’s O.K.”  I laughed, because he was so right.  Each person has habits, hobbies, characteristics, or passions that are so often annoying and unpleasant.  We humans then might complain about that person.  Of course, each one of us tends to believe that…

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