PinnedMember-onlyDreams Can Come True… Before They DisappearHow I went from constantly traveling the world to traveling locally with help and a medical scooter — “There are places I’ll remember All my life though some have changed Some forever, not for better Some have gone and some remain” — In My Life by The Beatles I’ve always loved that song. It was playing on the radio when I was in my car last weekend, driving…Mwc Death4 min readMwc Death4 min read
PinnedMember-onlySimone Biles Olympic Exit Isn’t Just About Mental IllnessA Subject Many Athletes Deal With Simone Biles announced that she would not be competing in the first two gymnastics individuals. It appears she will perform on balance beam next week. Questions are looming on exactly what happened. While Biles admits she is physically fine, she cannot say the same…Simone Biles5 min readSimone Biles5 min read
PinnedMember-onlyWhen the Service Dog Needed My HelpI had to find the strength to do it. — I planned for two years to get a dog. I wanted to make sure I was 100% sure of what I was taking on and that I could afford the necessary food, insurance, and vet visits. I also wanted him to become a service dog. While I thought I had…Life Lessons6 min readLife Lessons6 min read
PinnedMember-onlyWhy I Cringe When I hear “Medicare For All”Bernie Sanders has been touting “Medicare for All” since he introduced the bill to congress in 2019. His plan is to get affordable healthcare to all Americans. The premise is certainly something the country can use, but what why aren’t we fixing what we have. …Medicare For All4 min readMedicare For All4 min read
Aug 5Member-onlyIs it finally a Barbie World?It seemed like the perfect week for a little getaway. I took my service dog, Teddy, and a friend, to Chicago. The last month has been rough. Despite feeling my health was starting to improve, I received notice my custom power wheelchair was going to be delivered. Getting a new…Barbie4 min readBarbie4 min read
Jul 18Member-onlyThe Last Thing I ExpectedHope For My Health Came From Selena Gomez As a writer who has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for many years, I don’t get easily impressed with someone because they are famous. Selena Gomez did something that may change the course of my life through showing her pain, not her…Health5 min readHealth5 min read
Feb 26, 2022Member-onlyMy Relationship with WeightThe Complexity of Eating Disorders — Despite being my lowest weight since my 20s, I still sometimes struggle with seeing a fat person. National Eating Disorder Week has been yet another reminder to me that I border on the brink of an eating disorder. It’s not something I talk about a lot, but it’s an important…Eating Disorders4 min readEating Disorders4 min read
Feb 17, 2022Member-onlyTiger Woods still doesn’t know when/if he’ll be back.Tiger Woods still doesn’t know when/if he’ll be back. It’s a tough decision to know if it’s worth it when your body has been through hell. https://marcia-41118.medium.com/stop-the-tiger-woods-speculation-53c3ce089535Tiger Woods1 min readTiger Woods1 min read
Published inThe World Awaits·Feb 7, 2022Member-only9 Romantic Hotelsfor Valentine’s Day Getaways I’ve done quite a bit of traveling around the country and around the world. Some hotels stick out as ideal places to celebrate romance. Although Valentine’s Day is on the mind this month, you can have a romantic getaway any time of year at these places.Valentines Day5 min readValentines Day5 min read
Jan 6, 2022Member-onlyDear Medium,Dear Medium, It is a shame that you don’t supply writers with free membership (or pay them enough to afford it). I will definitely be eliminating my membership in 2022…Medium Writers1 min readMedium Writers1 min read