How 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…

A 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…

I 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…

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. …

The 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…

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-53c3ce089535

for 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.

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 — as well as the priority of writing for you. I had great hope for the Medium system, but promotion…

Chicago is my favorite city in the U.S. Its beautiful blue waters rival the Caribbean in the summertime, but it’s just as majestic around holiday time if you know the right places to go. These are my favorites (in no particular order): 1. Zoo Lights at Lincoln Park Zoo Lincoln…