


Hope in a Name
Before we got to my insurance issues, though, we exchanged stories about how rare the names “Jill” and “Steve” are now compared to their popularity in the 60s when we were born.

Parkinson’s vs. Birthday
You would think with all the money I pay them they could take five seconds to sign their signature or at least have their assistant forge it.
Sobering Thoughts
...so the next day I looked it up knowing that no doctor or drug company is going to say “go ahead and drink while using our drug.”


Old Folks Disease
I have tried to remain young-like in order to keep my YOPD status. It has been getting more difficult…

Do Not Say a Thing
April is Parkinson’s aware this month and this means educating the public about Parkinson’s. So for me, there are no dumb questions or comments you can ask or make. So here are my responses to the four things you should never say to someone with Parkinson’s.


Wet Shaking Man
I knew some kids in school who were dumb as boards. They passed tests by writing answers on the bottom of their shoes, or by copying off other students’ papers. Is that artificial intelligence?