About

About

January 14, 2026

2–3 minutes

Hello! And welcome to my site!

I’m going to be short and sweet.

Our country is under attack from a domestic terrorist organization known as MAGA – lead by their cowardly toddler, Donald J Trump.

The information I post are my opinions, protected by our Constitution’s First Amendment – the Right to Free Speech. They are opinions based upon facts that I gather from various, reliable news media, both “main stream media,” such as CNN, PBS, ABC, etc, as well as independent news media and independent journalism, such as Meidas Touch and Adam Mockler.

I do what I can not to post lies – but I am human, ergo, not perfect. Lies do no one any good, and we currently have a president that lies in just about every statement he makes, as well as all his minions. I am here to point those out and provide the facts as I have found them to be. If you have found anything I have posted to be false, please point it out in the comments and provide your resource. If I agree, I will update and remove any falsehoods as my intent is NOT to provide wrong information. A better, well-informed public is a stronger public and stronger nation.

Currently, our White House and its administration is, by far, the most corrupt president and administration in history. We have a midterm election coming up and I intend on doing my part to let people know exactly who candidates are before you go vote. Yes, I want to see our corrupt MAGA Republicans voted out of office. They are damaging our country and economy, therefore our lives and freedom.

I am a member of the Mensa Society with an IQ of 160 – I point this out as I have a very logical mind and an above average ability to take information, compile it, and provide reasonable, logical conclusions. I hope you agree.

Admittingly, I have been absent from posting for a while – I burned out after many years of posting several times per day. I do work full-time so I cannot commit to posting full-time, but I intend on posting at least once a day from here on out. I know – the pathway to hell is paved with good intentions. But I am going to try. I’m sick to my stomach with what is happening now because of Trump.

This is not my job nor my income – I do this because I love my country – although I am very angry with it at this point in time. I am passionate about protecting our Constitution, our rights and our freedom.

Times are tough for all of us and that includes myself. If you have it in your heart, and your wallet, to make any donation to help support this website and my work, I am humbly grateful for any amount you are able to spare. There is a donation section on the Home page of this site. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support.

Do not fear the unknown… learn from the truth. And help stop the hate.

“The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.”
~ Malcolm X

103 responses to “About”

mike

November 20, 2011 at 1:03 pm

Hello, this is a photograph of my son, in the cammo jacket, being arrested at OWS in NYC on 11/17/11. I was wondering if you could get me in touch with the photographer so I could purchase a hi-res version, and give them proper credit. Thank you.

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  November 20, 2011 at 2:46 pm
  
  Hi, Mike. I wish I knew but I do not. If I didn’t list a photographers name or a source, than that means I do not have any of that info. Most likely, I found these pictures on Facebook, which are typically posted, shared and reposted again, thus no source info available.
  
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PiedType

December 11, 2011 at 12:49 pm

I don’t know what brought you to my blog, but how fortuitous that it brought me to yours. Much of what you said above resonates with me. Good luck with your multiple blogs; I finally merged all of mine to avoid the constant indecision about which one deserved my attention.

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1. She speaks….
  
  December 11, 2011 at 1:24 pm
  
  Thanks. Actually you left a comment on “The Ranting Liberal’s” site which I found interesting and drew me to your site. LOL.. I actually went the opposite with my sites. I started out putting everything on this one and decided I wanted to split them up. Primarily because this one is where I “rant” and become opinionated. The other sites I want to keep neutral from opinions – and there are some other long-term goals they’re designed for.
  
  I was so thoroughly impressed with your site. Both the presentation – it is so clean and easy to cruise through – as well as your writing. It’s funny… When I created this blog in April, I really had no idea where I was going. I’m not a very strong writer. I started out primarily cross-posting the news. But talk about becoming addicted! Now I have 5 blogs, and two more sites to build (although they’re not going to be blogs.) Now I voice my opinion more often, but I still do cross post (always always giving credit to the writer and linkback to the site – I do NOT believe in taking credit for someone else’s work.) And I’m also discovering the blogging community here on WP. I enjoy this much more than the main stream media.
  
  Well, I’m rambling. Nice to “meet” you and look forward to more of your posts.
  
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Chris Sheridan

December 11, 2011 at 3:24 pm

I’m very impressed with what you have written here on your “About” page and your world view is very similar to my own. (although I don’t think they’d let me into Mensa unless I was delivering pizza) But unlike some in our society, I admire and respect intelligence and I don’t feel threatened by those who have more of it than I do. Besides, you smart people need someone to laugh at, and that’s where I come in. 🙂

Thanks for liking and commenting on my blog post “What Am I Gonna Do?” and for following my blog. I’ll try my best to keep you amused, and you can help to keep me inspired and informed. Sounds like a pretty good deal to me, and pleased to meet you!

Chris

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1. She speaks….
  
  December 11, 2011 at 3:41 pm
  
  There are people I used to meet when I attended Mensa meetings that were “out there.” I mean, I had more meaningful conversations with brick walls before. Mensa really is nothing more than a number, a membership, and looks good on a resume. I have done some extremely stupid things in life – and I have also met some very brilliant people who never graduated high school. Life is the best teacher to have – many people just need to learn how to learn from it (okay, that sounded redundant…).
  
  I truly did so love that post of yours. I’ve been recently diagnosed with MS so I haven’t had too many smiles on my face this past month – and you did for me exactly what I needed. Thank you.
  
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Kathryn McCullough

December 11, 2011 at 7:16 pm

Your site looks really fun. I loved the Fox news video. Just wanted to thank you for stopping by my blog and subscribing today. It was great having you.
Kathy

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  December 11, 2011 at 7:19 pm
  
  Thanks, and same about your site! I’ve had this up since April, but just now recently discovering the WP community… and loving it!
  
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eva626

December 23, 2011 at 9:12 pm

i love how there are so many activist in the blogging world…great stuff! and if that is you in the picture, I am loving your hair!

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  December 23, 2011 at 9:26 pm
  
  Thanks! Yeah, the hair…. been trying to let it grow, and it’s very close to being chopped off here next week. In the photo, that is actually “long” for me. For over 15 years, I’ve had it very short – about an inch in length. Now it is a few inches longer than the photo and I’m hating it.
  
  I heartily agree about the blogging community. I created this site in April, but really did not start exploring the WordPress blogging community until just recently… and I adore it! I love what “real” people have to say.. they’re saying what they want – not what the person cutting their paycheck wants. Now I’ve subscribed to so many blogs, and I check out each and every post that hits my inbox. I may not agree with everything, as I don’t expect the same from people who read my posts, but I respect everyone’s opinions when presented gracefully.
  
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barkinginthedark

January 6, 2012 at 2:19 am

Michelle, your last 3 posts dated 1/6 “cyber spider” @12:23 am,”singing horses” @12:14 am, and “barking dog widget” @12:10 am all came up as error pages. did u post these titles? continue…

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  January 6, 2012 at 4:04 am
  
  Yes, those are funny little widgets. WordPress.com users cannot upload plug ins, but I found a site that will send you the embed code to use in a text widget… but it sent the code by “posting” it. See my horses in the top of my sidebar. Those are the “singing horses.” Click on them all to start listening to the quartet, and clicking on them also stops them from singing.
  
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  1. Rachael Black
    
    January 30, 2012 at 10:32 pm
    
    WANT! can you send me the site with the plugin embed codes? That’s so cool.
    One big problem with WordPress is the limited amount of coding any theme or WordPress site will accept. No javascript, no flash, no nuttin.honey.
    You’re a doll
    
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barkinginthedark

January 6, 2012 at 7:14 pm

waaaay waaaaay over the head of a bear with very little brain…tech-wise anyway. but the horsies are nice. continue…

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barkinginthedark

January 6, 2012 at 7:15 pm

wow…how’d you do that? do not try to explain it to me. please. continue…

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  January 6, 2012 at 7:41 pm
  
  I’m still trying to figure the embed codes out. It’s short code called “gigya” but varies depending up the original embed code of the item you want to embed.
  
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barkinginthedark

January 6, 2012 at 7:47 pm

huh? no – don’t answer…thanks. just continue…

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Karmen

January 9, 2012 at 8:30 am

I love your blog! Thank you for finding and following mine — everything helps. I haven’t been as active as I want and need to be — so much ‘life’ — but am trying to organize, structure and dedicate a little more to the sharing/interacting of the blogosphere. The mental stimulation of finding “real” people, rather than the filtered, marketed news and opinions in msm is worth the extra effort.

Sorry to hear about your ms diagnosis. Hope all is going well. I guess things like that are the price we pay for being organic.

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  January 9, 2012 at 8:42 am
  
  Thanks. I’ve accepted the diagnosis and just now learning to adapt. I kept hoping that I would wake up one day and the fatigue and pain would be gone. Now I know it won’t go away. So having to make some decisions and changes in my life, most of which will occur mid-March. On the bright side, though… there are a lot worse things one can have. And it’s a relief to finally know why I’ve been feeling the way I have as I was beginning to think I was either imagining it or becoming a hypochondriac.
  
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Rachael Black

January 30, 2012 at 10:28 pm

Holy shit Batman! Not only do you work with Photoshop, write, subscribe to progressive politics, but you’re a sister Mensa member. No wonder I dig you!
Wish I had your eye for the photography. Your images blow me away 🙂

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1. She speaks….
  
  January 31, 2012 at 7:05 am
  
  Heehee… I could tell you were Mensan – even if not officially. I will humbly admit, though, politics is more of a recent addiction – about a year now. So I have had to play a lot of “catch-up” with how our system works. I sucked in poli-sci in high school. Didn’t take it in college since I was in the school of science. Could have as an elective, but didn’t. I would take sci-fi literature and stuff like that. So, really having to play catch-up on who a lot of people are. Thank goodness for google – and wikipedia!
  
  Here’s the link for widgets. Now, it’s rather odd… you request a widget for WP and it will send you one but post it. So we’ll all get these email notifications but won’t go anywhere. Then you take the embed code, through it in a text widget, place it – and it still doesn’t work. But what you get is the URL showing which is what you finally use to get the widget to work.
  
  I know… odd. But I’m sure you’ll figure it out. http://widgia.com/
  
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  January 31, 2012 at 7:07 am
  
  I’ll put the horses back up at the bottom of my sidebar so you can see what you can get.
  
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  January 31, 2012 at 7:57 am
  
  Oh, and thanks on the compliment of my photos. Also, here’s a site with some great tips for WordPress. Pied Type pointed me to this one…. http://wpbtips.wordpress.com/
  
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El Guapo

February 3, 2012 at 9:35 am

This is probably the best “About” page I’ve seen.
Do you engage with the other political side at all?

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  February 3, 2012 at 9:41 am
  
  Why, thank you! You really think so (best “about” page)? And I’m not understanding “do you engage with the other political side at all?” BTW… I love your blog! and have been reading your comments on Barking in the Dark’s site.
  
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El Guapo

February 3, 2012 at 9:56 am

Yes, you state quite clearly and eloquently who you are (or were at thetime of writing, if it’s changed)
I recognize you from BITD. You really put up great comments there.
I agree with you about the state of politics and the conservatives. I’m a registered democrat (mostly liberal)
By engaging, I mean that it seems like there are too many echo chambers. With so much niche programming on cable and the net, it’s very easy for each side to be wrapped in their own message without ever hearing another.

I find it very difficult to have conversations with conservatives, and was wondering if you are able to as part of your goal of waking people up.

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  February 3, 2012 at 10:13 am
  
  I thrive on hearing various viewpoints, theories, ideas, etc. But I am having a difficult time with listening to many of the Republicans simply because there seems to be an overwhelming lack of common sense in what they say and do. And they often bring in their own personal beliefs, such as religion and anti-gay stance, and that completely infuriates me. They are in the position they are in to serve the country as a whole, which is an enormous mixture in every regard. Rights should not be determined with any correlation to the bible (i.e. gay marriage). I have no problem with churches not recognizing gay marriage, but I have a huge issue with states not doing so. No, I am not gay, but I firmly believe in equal rights for all. And the fact that our government is now being ran by the corporations and moving thousands of jobs overseas, as well as our number one export being fuel (gas, diesel, jet fuel) while we sit here paying between $3-4/gallon is insane! Well, I could go on and on, but I am sure you catch my drift.
  
  I do, admittingly, have a very low tolerance towards stupidity. Nothing wrong with making mistakes – I have made and will continue to make them – but it’s so important to learn from mistakes. I also misinterpret and do not completely understand things, which is normal for all humans. I would rather someone teach me the facts better than let me continue to go on believing incorrectly. Learning is really such a gift.
  
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  1. captdg
    
    August 20, 2012 at 5:09 am
    
    I feel the same way..William F Buckley was some what of an intellectual..and most conservatives here cant stand him…The main thing about conservatives, or Neo-cons is they are mtivated by nothing but emotion, not fact.. When they here some absurd story like Gretchen Carlson saying a girl got kicked out of school for wearing a cross (not really ever true,they dont tell you she hit a teacher or some other circumstance) I really believe the NeoCons endorphin levels go up.. When Karl Rove made hay about the woman who spilled coffee in her lap from McDonalds, I researched it, and spoke about it on our local neo-con radio show..Nothing but facts.. she barely broke even and had second degree burns ,plus the video had shown the careless employee was to blame ,the coffee had no lid. The truth made people angry.. They like their urban legends…Conservatives would rather a dog at home that tears up the house while they are gone than a cat..The cats intelligence intimidates them.
    
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Jueseppi B.

February 5, 2012 at 12:52 pm

I forgot the 7 random things about myself, had to go back and edit that in….that was a lot of typing my lady. Finally finished. Thank you again.

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  February 5, 2012 at 1:24 pm
  
  Yes, I noticed. I figured you’d realize that. Or just thought that perhaps you’re more private and really did not care to share – and that’s fine.
  
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Jueseppi B.

February 5, 2012 at 2:55 pm

I’m a bit slow at times…rare but it happens. Is your hair white Michelle?

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  February 5, 2012 at 4:22 pm
  
  No, just bottle bleached a very light blond. In this picture I had just lightened my hair right before I left for that trip (that pic was taken on a ferry while I was in Seattle in July). I think when I tweaked the photo in photoshop, it made it just a bit more white than normal. I used to be a real tow-head, like that little girl in my Parting Shot. But like many blonds, it turned into dishwater with age.
  
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Jueseppi B.

February 5, 2012 at 4:54 pm

I was just curious….I love white hair….I love when I see a woman who refuses to color her white hair, it shows a bit of a rebel….which I kinda get that you are.

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  February 5, 2012 at 5:26 pm
  
  Rebel is often a good description for me. 😀 Actually, I’m in a quandary what to do with my hair. It’s been short and white-blond for years now. But with the MS, I just don’t keep up on it like I used to. So now it’s starting to look like bleach blond white trailer trash. I still love the white blond, but it takes a lot of upkeep as it tends to turn yellow fairly quickly. I am not sure how much gray I have now since i haven’t let it grow out that far before bleaching it. I may play around with colors and see what works. Maybe turn into a red head for a while. I dunno. But going back to the short short, like in the picture, here soon. It’s just so much easier to take care of. Hell, since I’m feeling older than my true years these days, maybe I’ll just do a true white-hair. I dunno. That’s the nice thing about super short hair. If I don’t like it, I just wait a few weeks than lop off the ugly color and start over again.
  
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Jueseppi B.

February 5, 2012 at 5:39 pm

Or do like i do and shave it bald….no trouble/problem at all that way, and bald on a woman is sexy.

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  February 5, 2012 at 5:45 pm
  
  Oh, I’ve already done that. I typically used a 0 blade, so there was but just a bit of fuzz. But I took it to the scalp once in the shower with a couple razors. Was unemployed and figured “what the hell.” I didn’t care for it all the way to the scalp. I have a dry patch in the back of my head and it stood out like a sore thumb. Having the fuzz tho was so nice! To wake up and not have to do a damn thing was wonderful!
  
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Jueseppi B.

February 5, 2012 at 5:48 pm

You are something else too…I’m coming to find you on FB.

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  February 5, 2012 at 5:52 pm
  
  I just “liked” your page, so shouldn’t be hard.
  
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Jueseppi B.

February 5, 2012 at 6:03 pm

Gotcha!!

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The Hobbler

March 2, 2012 at 9:03 pm

How is your MS doing?

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  March 2, 2012 at 9:35 pm
  
  Up and down. I finally have my first appt with the specialist coming up on March 27th. The healthcare system here in Albuquerque is very pathetic. I had my first MRI in August 2011, and did not get back to see the neurologist that ordered it until Oct 31st. Meanwhile, the fatigue kept getting worse, dizziness started, etc. Then he wants a lumbar puncture. That was Dec 5th. Didn’t get back to see him until Feb. 1st. Orders another MRI and refers me to an MS Specialist. So from the time the first MRI was done until I finally see the MS doc, seven months will have passed. In December, I really started going downhill and had to cut back to 30 hrs/week at work and step down from my directors position. A $15k cut in pay.
  
  I often wonder if I had been able to see the doctor in August, within a month from the first MRI, if I would would be in the condition I am now, or in the condition I was back then… which wasn’t normal, but better than now.
  
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  1. The Hobbler
    
    March 2, 2012 at 9:53 pm
    
    Are you on any of the a, b, c drugs…and tysabri now. Do they think you have relapsing/remitting? Am I asking too many questions? 😉 I was diagnosed in 2001, so I’ve been at this for a while. You may have noticed from my blog, but I’m in a wheelchair. Don’t let that worry you. My father-in-law has MS, and he is still walking, still doing a lot. Really, his diabetes is more of a problem than his MS, and he’s had MS for over 30 years.
    
    If you have any questions, or just want to talk to someone who understands, let me know. Also, ask your Neurologist about medications for the fatigue. Insurance doesn’t cover them all, but they are out there, and most have financial assistance programs if they are very expensive. They help.
    
    Sorry you have this, but I’m glad we stumbled across each other..
    
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      March 2, 2012 at 9:58 pm
      
      I am glad, too. But no, not on any MS med’s. The neurologist refused to prescribe anything and wants the MS Specialist to do that. All I’ve done so far is have two MRI’s and one spinal tap. My PCP put me on Zoloft to help with the depression, and it seems to help a bit. I have NEVER ever been depressed in my life! Sad, yes. Depressed, never. So for a year now, I was horribly, extraordinarily fatigued and depressed at the same time. I was a complete 180 from what I used to be.
      
      Anyway, the Zoloft, and also on Kepra which was prescribed to help with my ocular migraines (aura’s, but no headache) and it has stopped my aura’s. Yay! And my PCP also put me on Tramadol because I in horrible chronic pain.
      
      Speaking of which, were or are you in any pain? Does it ever go away? It’s horrible. My legs, my lower back and my neck. Constant. Day and night.
      
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    2. The Hobbler
      
      March 2, 2012 at 10:18 pm
      
      Yes, I have had periods of time when I was in pain…now I’m in pain constantly, but that’s because I broke my hip and it’s not healing well. I hate to just say “yes, the pain will go away” because MS is so different for everyone, but the odds are that it will. Just make sure you tell your dr. About it. When you go to the neurologist, they will check your eyes, which might have something to do with the auras.
      
      How much do you know about the disease?
      
      Oh yeah, most people with MS also have low levels of vitamin d. I don’t know if your dr. Would want you to wait until he tests you for it, but that is something over the counter that might help.
      Some neurologists don’t even test for it though, so ask about it if they don’t mention it.
      
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    3. She speaks….
      
      March 2, 2012 at 10:30 pm
      
      I have an eye doctor appt scheduled this month, too. I’ve done quite a bit of research on MS, but now I’m focusing more on just finding and befriending others. I have noticed that everyone is a little bit different. I do take a huge amount of vitamins, and one of them is specifically Vit D. But I have to humbly admit, I’ve been bad about it… keep forgetting. So now they sit in my little weekly pill case right next to me here at my computer. I’m always online day and night. So I’ve actually managed to remember my vit’s three days in a row now!
      
      From what I understand, it can go into a kind of “remission” stage where the symptoms either cease or just stop getting worse. But I’m not like that now. I seem to be getting worse by the day. I’m now getting pretty weak, my knees are shaky and legs are not very strong anymore. I’m fine walking a flat surface, but hate stairs. Sometimes I get very dizzy, almost like vertigo. And today I wasn’t feeling very good at all. Head was “disconnected”, spacey, a bit dizzy, and just slow to think. Legs hurt. Ugh. Sorry.. I don’t mean to sit and bitch like this, but I’m just so shocked at how different I am now from what I was like just over a year ago.
      
      I read someone else’s post about the med’s that were available and her choice and why. I don’t recall what it was she decided upon, or what the list was. It was a injection, though. I do remember that. All stuff I’ve never heard of. What do you take that is specifically for MS? And why? And does it seem to help?
      
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      March 2, 2012 at 10:22 pm
      
      Still typing, but I didn’t want to take too long. When do you see the specialist?
      
      Also, depression is part of MS, but medication should help. Part is physical and part psychological I think though. I’m so sorry…I know it’s scary at first…especially if you can’t get the tools you need.
      
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      March 2, 2012 at 10:36 pm
      
      I see the MS doc on March 27th. Way too long after the first MRI showed the spots. When the neuro told me what the results said, naturally my jaw hit the floor and couldn’t think of what to ask. Not even, “what now?” But I went home and googled the symptoms and started checking them all off. I think there are only one or two of the top 10 common symptoms that I don’t have. Well, no… that I didn’t have back when I pulled up the symptoms. I didn’t have difficulty walking then. I do now.
      
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    6. The Hobbler
      
      March 2, 2012 at 10:48 pm
      
      I am about to start a clinical trial, but I haven’t been on anything for about 4 years because the type of MS I have now is secondary-progressive, and it doesn’t have any specific MS Drugs…just symptom managers.
      
      When I was first diagnosed, I got on Betaseron, my Neurologist recommended it because the side-effects weren’t supposed to be as bad as some of the others. It was a shot that I would take every other day, and it helped. Definitely. The Betaseron foundation is a place that you can apply for some help with the costs. Even if you don’t need financial help, they have a support line that is wonderful. They even called me about once a month just to see how I was doing.
      
      No matter which medication you get on, if it is a shot they have this wonderful thing called an auto-inject that is incredibly helpful.
      
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      March 2, 2012 at 10:57 pm
      
      That’s one area I am still not quite understanding… the different levels like secondary-progressive. So if you know a website that explains this clearly, and in english, that’d be awesome!
      
      I’m on private insurance now. Not bad, but I’ve had better (haven’t we all). But I’ve also been without insurance. And if I keep getting worse, then I won’t be able to work anymore – or my boss will have to give in and let me work from home. We’re a virtual company and I can easily work from home. She just doesn’t like that idea. But if my head keeps getting foggy all the time like it was today, then I can’t work. So I may eventually have to travel down that disability road and Medicaid. I am NOT looking forward to that at all.
      
      Thanks for the info on the Betaseron. That may be what the other blogger told me she takes.
      
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  2. The Hobbler
    
    March 2, 2012 at 10:55 pm
    
    As far as your dr.s behavior…I’m sorry. They should have referred you to a neurologist right away, but they probably didn’t because you didn’t have problems walking. When I was diagnosed, I was 20 and they said from the lessions, I had it since high school. The problemm with MS is that at first, you might have little problems, but they could be other things, or you might just kind of blow them off. I didn’t go to the neurologist until I had to crawl to get down the stairs. I was in college…all family in other states, no insurance. My first really noticable problem was I worked at a day care and when the kids hugged me it felt like their hands were wet. I ended up going numb from the waste down, and around that time I started sitting to go down the stairs and I realized something was really wrong.
    
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    1. The Hobbler
      
      March 2, 2012 at 11:00 pm
      
      Anyway, sorry to talk so much and I don’t want to keep you up, but just make sure you tell the dr. about anything you’ve got going on…there are so many things that might be related. I hope you get a good dr. too. He or she should take plenty of time with you. Keep me updated please, and you can always email me if you have a more personal comment…just let me know on WordPress that you emailed me. I check this much more often than my email. 😉
      
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    2. She speaks….
      
      March 2, 2012 at 11:06 pm
      
      K. Will do! I usually stay on line for a few hours after I post my parting shot, but I may go watch a movie tonight. Pretty tired after a week of work.
      
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    3. She speaks….
      
      March 2, 2012 at 11:07 pm
      
      Oh, and thank you SO much for your information and support. Your knowledge and experience is what I’m really wanting and needing. Thanks again!d
      
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    4. The Hobbler
      
      March 2, 2012 at 11:09 pm
      
      np, have a good night!
      
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    5. She speaks….
      
      March 2, 2012 at 11:16 pm
      
      You, too. Thanks so much!
      
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    6. She speaks….
      
      March 2, 2012 at 11:04 pm
      
      That WAS a neurologist that I saw. My PCP referred me to get an MRI since I was having the auras daily, and sometimes several times a day. And referred me at the same time to the neuro. So three months after the MRI, I finally get to see the neuro and that’s when he told me about the spots and diagnosis. He then order the spinal tap, which was inconclusive. And by that visit, I was much worse than the first one. He then ordered another MRI for the MS Specialist to compare to the first when I go see him later this month. But in the meantime, still no MS med’s.
      
      I haven’t experienced any numbness though. Well, a few small patches, but hardly noticeable.
      
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The Hobbler

March 2, 2012 at 11:06 pm

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has great information, and if it is not clear in their material, you can always call, and they are very helpful. http://www.nationalmssociety.org/index.aspx They also have local chapters all over the place with meetings on just about everything you might want to know. The MS Walk is coming soon, and if you wanted to you could participate with me…as a virtual walker of course. I’ll put more info about next month (our local event is in May, but they are starting other places sooner).

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1. She speaks….
  
  March 2, 2012 at 11:16 pm
  
  Thanks! I’m on their site now. The walk sound interesting so will have to read up on it. I had been in this site when I was first diagnosed, but primarily to look at the symptoms and check most of them off. Now that I’ve accepted everything and it’s settled in, I need to start digging deeper in this site.
  
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artistatexit0

March 4, 2012 at 1:18 pm

What a fun blog! We share a love of art and politics and that’s a good basis for a friendship!! Thanks for checking out what I do too!

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1. She speaks….
  
  March 4, 2012 at 2:10 pm
  
  I LOVE what you create with the garbage along the river. Amazing!
  
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What A Start To March! « My story to you..

March 6, 2012 at 8:31 am

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SomerEmpress

March 8, 2012 at 8:04 am

Hello Michelle,
It is a pleasure to meet you! Thanks for stopping by my blog and reading today’s post “What I Learned Today”. You have a great blog here, chock-full of great information and inspiration. I’ll take a gander at some of your posts in the meantime.

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1. She speaks….
  
  March 8, 2012 at 8:06 am
  
  Thanks for stopping by!
  
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Jennifer

March 13, 2012 at 6:47 am

Thanks for liking my butternut squash post and thus introducing me to your site which had me from the first parting shot — such integrity and beauty in that woman’s lines. I look forward to experiencing more of your art down the road.

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doubleyooteeeff

March 24, 2012 at 2:39 pm

Hi from Florida (yes, the home of the Stand Your Ground “shoot first” law. We’re very proud.)! As someone who is relatively new to blogging in general and WordPress in particular, I’m always looking for new and interesting points of view. You are definitely providing that here and I am glad I found you. You have a lot of talents and it’s great of you to share them with the blogging community. Plus, it’s always very validating to realize that there are other people getting pissed off for the same reasons as I am. 🙂

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1. She speaks….
  
  March 24, 2012 at 3:27 pm
  
  Hi! Thanks so much for stopping by! Anyone is free to speak their opinion here, vent, laugh, whatever. Welcome to WordPress… I started on April 14th, 2011, so approaching a year. I was immediately addicted. Never blogged before in my life, and now I have several blogs. And the community is wonderful! I am house bound most of the time, so these folks are now my family. Our opinions may differ from time to time, but we are all respectful of one another. Hope to see you back! And all states have the claim to infamy as well as claim to fames. No worries.
  
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andy1076

April 2, 2012 at 7:38 pm

It’s weird, I’ve been following you forever and then wordpress decides that I should unfollow, just in case you wonder 🙂

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1. She speaks….
  
  April 2, 2012 at 7:53 pm
  
  It’s been doing that to a few people. At least you caught it. Glad you’re back!
  
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  1. andy1076
    
    April 2, 2012 at 7:55 pm
    
    Happy to be back 🙂 It’s as bad as FB where it forces people to ‘unfriend’
    
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    1. She speaks….
      
      April 2, 2012 at 8:11 pm
      
      Is FB doing that too? I have friended so many people in the last few months I can’t keep them all straight. Just so I have my close friends and family on FB, I’m good to go. I’m on WP more than I am FB anymore anyway.
      
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andy1076

April 2, 2012 at 10:34 pm

Yep FB has dropped a few of my friends, It seems it’s only because I haven’t spoken to them for some time. It used to be a good place 😦

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1. She speaks….
  
  April 2, 2012 at 10:46 pm
  
  Hmmm… wouldn’t surprise me. Sorry. Hopefully you caught it and re-friended them. I’m a bit of a hermit so I don’t keep up with everyone… just about a handful.
  
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Aaron the Ogre

April 22, 2012 at 4:50 pm

Michelle, I appreciate all your support and so I’ve just nominated you for a Liebster Blog Award. You can see my post here: http://ourprocess.wordpress.com/2012/04/22/liebster-award/.

Thanks for supporting my blog and your due diligence in posting constantly on yours.

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throughenglisheyesmark

April 22, 2012 at 8:25 pm

Hi Michelle, Cheers for taking the time to stop by my blog http://reflectionsofchina.wordpress.com/ and for the likes and the follow , they are appreciated 🙂 ….Wow..this brings me to your site….sooo much to see, to take in and to digest…Great!..Thanks for connecting and educating Cheers Mark

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1. Michelle at Motley News
  
  April 22, 2012 at 8:51 pm
  
  I love photography, and you have some great photos. Very nice work!
  
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  1. throughenglisheyesmark
    
    April 22, 2012 at 9:05 pm
    
    Thanks Michelle.
    
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tbone

May 3, 2012 at 8:49 pm

Nice video! 0:38 General Loan you r pure awesome!!!
BtW: the man he has just shot was responsible for the murder of an entire family on a Saigon street!
I have the sources,so just e-mail me for them if you doubt me.
I’d post them here but I;m just too lazy.:-)

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Miss M

May 8, 2012 at 12:51 pm

nominated you for the versatile blogge award…. 🙂

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1. Michelle at Motley News
  
  May 8, 2012 at 1:30 pm
  
  Awww… thanks so much! I am very flattered… (blushing).
  
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  1. Miss M
    
    May 8, 2012 at 1:34 pm
    
    inspiring
    
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    1. Michelle at Motley News
      
      May 8, 2012 at 1:55 pm
      
      Thank you!
      
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2 Blog Awards? Wow! I’m Feelin’ The Love! | Life In The Dash Lane (1962 – ?)

May 14, 2012 at 12:53 pm

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Tracy Pease

May 17, 2012 at 9:15 pm

Hi, I don’t know whether or not you will like this (because it seems a little Facebookish to me :)), but I am referring to your site and giving you a Very Inspiring Blogger Award later today. I love your photos, perspective, and views. I am even more inspired now that I have read your About page. Wow, that’s a lot to do in your time off from work! So, however you feel about it, know that this is just a token from me in exchange for the hard work, photos that make me smile, and being someone who has the courage of their convictions.

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1. Michelle at Motley News
  
  May 17, 2012 at 9:20 pm
  
  Oh, thank you! It is truly very humbling and I’m at a loss for words – which is rather rare for me… 😀
  
  I am sincerely honored and so glad you enjoy my site. Do please keep coming back. You may not agree with everything, but that’s okay. That’s what makes us each an individual and not a clone.
  
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Aaron the Ogre

May 20, 2012 at 3:52 pm

Michelle, I nominated you for another award. I’m sure you already have it since you deserve it so much: “One Lovely Blog Award.” Thank you for all your hard work as a blogger and pet lover. To read the nomination blog, go to http://ourprocess.wordpress.com/2012/05/20/one-lovely-blog-award/.

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silentlyheardonce

June 9, 2012 at 4:10 pm

Hi I just nominated you for an award. Congratulations!
http://silentlyheardonce.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=1325&action=edit#
Hugs,
Kim

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Rose

July 4, 2012 at 10:55 am

I didn’t realize you also suffered with aura migraines. I do as well. I hope yours are under control. I just wanted to tell you that you are an inspiration. Though I haven’t been able to keep up with blogging or reading as of late, when I do read, your blogs are always filled with inspiring information. Hugs to you, Michelle!

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1. Michelle at Motley News
  
  July 4, 2012 at 12:18 pm
  
  Thanks, Rose. The Keppra the doc put me on has stopped my auras. Finally, found something that works!
  
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captdg

August 20, 2012 at 5:13 am

Hobbler is right on about Vitamin D..Sunshine is even better..Plus, as with me, I have a severe lupus like disease, one builds up a tolerance to pain meds. Ive been using Proglumide and you will be able to take less than half the ususal dose..No prescription necessary,

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Helen Cherry

September 15, 2012 at 1:08 am

Congratulations on your million hits Michelle.. this is one blog I enjoy coming back to again and again. .. keep on keepin on 😀

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1. Michelle at Motley News
  
  September 15, 2012 at 10:05 am
  
  Awww… shucks. Thanks! And I do so enjoy and want to hear opinions from those on the other side of the pond, too.
  
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silentlyheardonce

December 20, 2012 at 3:51 pm

Here my friend is another well deserve award for have a great blog to visit. http://wp.me/p28tjX-zM

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1. Michelle
  
  December 20, 2012 at 9:46 pm
  
  Awwww… thanks so much! I replied on your post. Thanks!
  
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silentlyheardonce

December 22, 2012 at 8:32 am

Not an Award but a compliment. I enjoyed your blog during the year of 2012. Please follow the link to accept the honor. http://wp.me/p28tjX-A3

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seeker

January 5, 2013 at 2:19 am

I stumble upon you because I am looking for the Napam girl pictured at National Geographic. And Lo and behold, we both belong to WordPress. What a small world.

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simonsundarajkeun

January 5, 2013 at 9:15 pm

I am glad to have found your blog. Your articles and postings are informative, eye/mind-opening. I am going to visit your site. Thank you for your efforts in the fight for equality and human dignity! 🙂

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godtisx

March 28, 2013 at 7:51 am

You had me at “Avid Rock Climber.” I’ve always wanted to try it!!

But then you really had me at this: “I do STRONGLY support the blogging community. Our media has become very biased, and often only disclose what they want you to know, either skewing the facts, or not disclosing all the facts. Plus bloggers view points typically come from the heart, not from a paycheck from a major media corporation.” 🙂 🙂 🙂

I agree and agree. *Followed.* (Looking forward to diving into your blog here…)

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1. Michelle
  
  March 28, 2013 at 8:55 am
  
  Thank you! So glad you visited and decided to stay for a while. I’m not posting as much now as I like to due to my job keeping me very busy – which is a good thing. But every once in a while I find time to either post something funny, or I ridicule the GOP and their antics.
  
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  1. godtisx
    
    March 28, 2013 at 9:37 am
    
    Haha. Well, I’ll be around. :)) And your name is my middle name. :)) Read ya soon!
    
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kellygetthin

August 10, 2013 at 2:37 am

OMG! We are so different, yet we share the same views on politics,and Because of the views of women’s rights at stake I have become an avid activist for them. I have listened to my mothers stories of the 50’s and 60’s and how hard women fought for them then. It is my genereration who was complacent, to now stand up. Our mothers have passed the wand!
I work hard at rescuing the underdog, dogs pit bulls. Now own two who were abused and hard to place. I fostered many before adopting these two and giving them a home with my other four dogs!!!
I love to write and publish articles for an Italian/American newspaper.

So glad you found me. I love your blog and will be an avid reader of this one and will visit the others. So, greetings!!!
Kelly

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1. Michelle
  
  August 10, 2013 at 7:52 am
  
  Pleasure to meet you and thanks for coming to visit! I am soooooo for equal rights whether gender, race, sexual orientation, socio-economic background (which I firmly believe the wealthy should be treated just like any of the lower classes), and so on.
  
  My mother was born in 1925 so she came from a much different era and background. Poor Mennonite farmer. Even so, she worked every single day. Mom and dad owned a small business and mother ran the office and all the bookkeeping, etc. Faithfully every day 9 to 5. Would then come home and make a complete dinner for all of us. Do laundry. And anything else. Never once complaining. She died when I was 21 – just about the time when I’m becoming more interested in how she grew up. Other than the few stories and descriptions she would tell me, I really never got to know that side of her. Looking back, I can tell that she was old-school – but only in the way of morals and ethics, especially work and family ethics. Although she never spoke openly, I can now see that she was all for equal rights for women. Race is a different issue. It’s actually something she said that made me determined NOT to be a racist…..
  
  Our neighbor was a higher up executive at one of our largest employers in town. A gentleman from another location came in for whatever reason, but rather than stay at a hotel, he stayed at our neighbors house.
  
  The man was black.
  
  I will never forget my mother saying, “They [the neighbors] should never had let him [the visitor] stay here. Not in THIS neighborhood.” From that day on, that was the only thing about my mother than I did not want to be like. But I knew even then that she was a product of how she was raised, and that was her one old-school belief that did not evolve like the others, such as women’s rights, did.
  
  Well, hopefully I will be posting more often. I used to post at least one a day upwards to three. But a new job and a bit of burn-out after the election has pulled me away from writing like I used to. Last night was the first time in months that I really wanted and enjoyed posting, so hopefully that feeling will stay.
  
  Glad you came by and look forward to hearing your future comments. Have a good one!
  
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