Christopher Reeve: A Fortuitous Encounter
September 25, 2024
When I became paralyzed in December of 1996, only 18 months or so after Christopher Reeve’s horse accident, he was a ubiquitous presence in the news.... Read More%20copy.jpg)
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The opinions expressed in these blogs are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
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A Shift In Focus
June 5, 2024
For most of my paralyzed life, certainly, on my darker days, I’ve thought of myself as one of life’s casualties. Despite any post-para... Read More-1.png)
The Nursing Home Experience
May 30, 2024
Back in my younger days, one of my favorite books was a 1961 non-fiction account called “Black Like Me,” by John Howard Griffin. Mr. Griffin was a... Read More.png)
Another Death
February 2, 2024
It is a truism since the dawn of man that a huge cost of getting old is the incalculable pain of losing friends. I have lost two dear friends in less... Read More
My Custom-Made Shoulder
January 15, 2024
I have been dealing with a seriously injured shoulder for so long that, like the senior citizen I am, I have to check my notes to see what day it is... Read More
The Wages of Time
December 6, 2023
On the cusp of my 78th birthday, I got some very bad medical news or what one peer-reviewed report called “a catastrophic failure.” Here’s what... Read More
The Media Access Awards Come to PBS
November 21, 2023
Back in the mist of time – actually, the mid 1990’s – Christopher Reeve, after his horrendous accident, created the Christopher Reeve Acting... Read More
Writing Is Good For You
October 4, 2023
Most people hate to write. They’d rather get a root canal than sit down and write something more substantial than an email to Mom. Professional... Read MoreThe opinions expressed in these blogs are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.