AskShan, the AI bot who focuses on all things Parkinsonian, is now acting as a mental health therapist as well as a medical doctor who advises. Here’s a replay […]
AskShan Answers: What’s “Neuroplasticity” and “Neuromodulation”? Read More »
Here’s a poem about Parkinson’s disease which shocked me.
Parkinson’s + Poetry Read More »
I just came across this poem by Galway Kinnell, and every time I read it I find it more and more shocking. It’s been around for a couple of decades,
Another Elephant in the Room – Shocking Poetry Read More »
Next year the world’s Parkinson community will gather in Phoenix, Arizona, from May 24-26, 2026, for the fifth World Parkinson’s Congress.
Turning the Page with Parkinson’s TC alum Bruce Ballard (Ed.D. ’94) is the author of his own story, from pedagogy to poetry On Bruce Ballard’s (Ed.D. ’94) bucket list, you’ll
News from Teachers College Columbia University! Read More »
The first round of daffodils have arrived; different varieties will bloom later. They always bring to mind the following poem by Archibald MacLeish. His grandson, Keith MacLeish, and I were
January 18, 1967: Muhammad Ali celebrates his 25th birthday in Houston, Texas, with a giant cake and candles. Muhammad Ali has one of the longest Wikipedia entries I’ve ever read.
Happy Birthday, Muhammad Ali! Read More »
I just finished an online poetry workshop with Georgia Heard and Ralph Fletcher, both of whom I took writing classes with while a doctoral student at Teachers College Columbia University.
Poetry: “That Tree” Read More »
Check out my recently-published book of poems and short stories, many of which concern Parkinson’s disease.
I Published a Book…. Read More »
