Self Image and the Ostomate
Seeing some friends as we entered the barbecue at our clubhouse, I began to say “Happy Holiday.” Catching myself, I realized how foolish it actually was to use happy and memorial in the same sentence. I am old enough to remember Decoration Day, which originated in the years following the Civil War. In 1971, it […]
My friend recently traveled to Madrid, Spain and sent me this picture from the Madrid Airport. I was thrilled to see that parts of the world are recognizing that there are millions of us with ostomies on this planet, and anything that can make us more comfortable, should be a priority when planning buildings. I […]
My readers know that I am frequently stressing preparedness and proactivity with regard to our health. Staying in touch with the medical community, including the dentist, maintaining a healthy diet, exercising, staying hydrated, getting plenty of rest, all fall into the category of taking care of oneself. Checking in with ourselves emotionally and physically can […]