Category: health

So Much To Say!


Wow! I have so much I want to say – so much to write about. As I’ve said before, I only wish I could type as fast as my brain spits thoughts out.

First, the closing of 2018? Christmas? What?….. What? How did I miss your leaving? Where did you go?

I feel like I missed you completely, because I was in a weird vortex of medical “Lord knows what,” which now it seems completely surreal: A minor cold, getting caught in snow storm without a hat on, which led to Strep throat, which likely led to being on antibiotics a bit too long, which led to a severe allergic reaction, which led to a reaction to the meds used to treat the allergic reaction, which led to being put on a med containing Sulfa – which I’m allergic to, which led to a blistering rash on my wrists, which led to thinking it could be Shingles (for a second time in my life), add frustration of walk-ins being closed, more snowstorms, unavailable wheelchair taxis, and ohh yeh, a short supply of available attendants due to holidays, a few quitting, new hires not following through, and on and on. That’s how I missed you! I’m so sorry I missed you! Advent, my favourite season, you’re a Blur. Christmas Eve Service, I’m glad I saw you, but I missed so much else. And 2019, you snuck in without me even realizing it. I’m glad you’re here. I hope we’ll get along. But 2018, you left without a proper Good-Bye. I’m sad about that. Overall, you were good to me. We did a lot of “firsts” together and I wish we could have finished on a much more upbeat note. But I do thank you for all that we shared. It was awesome and amazing. Thank you.

2019! Right, lets do this! Bring it on!

Part of creating is…..


If you work at home, make a comfortable, positive environment for yourself to work in. Surround yourself with things that mean something to you and that will inspire you. Pictures of family & friends, momentos, things that recognize your achievements, colours that make you feel good.

WE All Should Start Asking WalMart…..


After reading a post from a friend of mine on Facebook, I decided to do what I can to support her. I suggested that WE all should start asking WalMart to consider getting one or two more scooters in their stores, at least in their bigger outlets. If they get enough requests, they might actually comply. How awesome would that be! So lets start by:

  • Sharing this idea.
  • Writing our local WalMart a gracious letter or email, asking them to please get at least one additional store scooter for their customers with mobility limitations and to ensure that all their scooters are maintained in good working order, especially on high traffic days, such as Fridays and weekends.

The following is my friend’s (Vanessa Anne Barnes) original Facebook post. With her permission, I am posting it here:


October 19 at 10:15 PM , Vanessa Anne Barnes is feeling frustrated.

“With my disability, I’m not able to shop unless there’s a motorized scooter available. The only place I can usually shop is Walmart but on Fridays it’s such a s truggle to get a scooter. You’d think with such a huge store and tons of handicap parking, there’d be more available. Had to wait a half hour before I could start shopping. 😠 😫”

Now Hiring

I’m looking for new

Personal Living Attendants.

Please reference anyone

who may be interested to:

www.disabilitypride.net/jobs/casual/

When is “Free” not free?

When you get deducted $78.00 a month for a FREE bus pass!
Saaaaay……whaaaaa…..tf!!!!

The government giveth and then taketh away!
Nova Scotia’s Social Assistance is wacky business!