Now that I’ve had my new chair for about six weeks, it’s time to reflect and review the Omeo, a relatively new power chair device for wheelchair users. I first heard about the Omeo in 2020 when my husband saw his friend Gretchen on Facebook using the chair. As it turned out, she is an […]
Homeward Bound. Or Maybe Not?
I vividly remember watching my dad’s eyes turn to saucers. “Trish,” he said lovingly but unmistakably stern, “You have to say something or they’re not going to let you go back home with us.” While I didn’t understand the gravity of the situation, I did know that for me, opening my mouth was out of […]
My thoughts on being 52
52. The other day was my 52nd birthday and as I write that I can hardly believe it. I remember my mom turning 50 and thinking, “she’s so old!” But that’s not how I feel. What I feel is that of a person whose life has kept me on my toes (figuratively speaking, of course). […]
Wheelchair Traveler
As anyone who has ever traveled knows, it’s not always easy to ‘get there from here.’ There are rules and regulations to know, fluctuating prices, overbooking issues, and a whole host of security dos and don’ts to keep in mind. But if getting from one place to another is difficult for even the most seasoned […]
Reinventing Yourself One Brush Stroke at a Time
How do you reinvent yourself when you’re not sure where to start? Like everyone else, when life starts to get dull or when I start to think about starting over or working harder, it can be hard to wrap my head around where to start. Change for the better can happen to anyone at any […]