On Temporary Leave…
…until the school year ends (last day of June). Meanwhile, check out these other terrific blogs: Tomorrow Edition‘s latest post is a 1st person account of deep brain stimulation (DBS). […]
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Other People’s Stories
Gay, with Parkinson’s? Have I got the book for you!
Peter Anthony Fields, one of this blog’s readers, sent me news of a play he recently wrote, titled “That Guy,” and I bought it on Amazon. I’ll copy the book’s
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“Mything” the Point: Some Thoughts on “Living Well” with Parkinson’s Disease
Guest Column by David Schneider Any survey of publications, conference and discussion topics related to Parkinson’s disease is sure to include numerous references to the importance of maintaining a positive attitude
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Double Whammy: Parkinson’s Disease & Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension (nOH)
I was delighted to be asked to spread the word on my blog about a secondary condition many Parkies will face: Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension (nOH). What is nOH? Let’s copy-and-paste
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Fan Fiction: The Joke Machine
Parking Suns reader David Schneider contributed this amusing-but-still-kinda-scary short story about a man dealing with Parkinson’s on a typical day. Thank you, David! The Joke Machine – – David Schneider
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Jack’s Sonnet
I wrote this sonnet during the height of the Covid-19 lockdown last spring. It’s not autobiographical, but I can relate to parts of it, especially bounding out of bed in
Ping-Pong Parkinson’s: Humanity Above Winning
Here’s another great video showcasing the growing awareness worldwide that ping-pong helps Parkies control and reduce their symptoms. In the upcoming years there are world championships for Parkinson Ping-Pong players,
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Nenad, Who Plays Ping-Pong
Nenad Bach is a world-renowned musician who also has Parkinson’s disease. He found that playing ping-pong reversed some of his symptoms, and he is the driving force behind Ping Pong
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My Niece Stars in Two Tampax Commercials with Amy Shumer
Our whole family is thrilled!
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Adapting to Online Teaching with 2nd Graders
I work at a public charter school in the Bronx, New York City’s poorest borough. We teach pre-K through 5th Grade, and my primary job is to train and support
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