Category Archives: Disability
New doctors, new answers, new path
I have been fortunate enough to have most of my care transferred to the “Pain Clinic” at Wishard Hospital. The director of the clinic, Dr. Palmer Mackie (pronounced Ma-ki) received his M.D. from the University of Health Science, Chicago Medical … Continue reading
Illegitimi non carborundum
My mother and I never saw eye to eye on many things, actually most things. She was a lifelong Democrat, I became a conservative once I got out into the real world and saw how social engineering destroyed lives rather … Continue reading
Abraham Lincoln, Edmund Burke and Wishard Hosptial
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was a man known for his passion for the country, and his sense of humor. He was also known as one, who when upset with someone or situation, would write a … Continue reading
On Taxes, Disability and Advocacy
It’s been a bit since I last posted, and there has been quite a lot going on in this wonderful maze I call life. I have had the joy (note heavy sarcasm) of having to deal with both my local … Continue reading
The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
In 1972 Judith Viorst published the classic children’s book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. It was a book that was read to both my children, and one that I always enjoyed. If you have children, … Continue reading