Recovering from Thanksgiving - rainy and cold outside.

Rob, not sure where this goes, but I just found the best product - a waterproof bag for my smartphone that can be submerged yet has clear sides thin enough to operate while it is in the pouch. It comes with both a carabeener type clip and a lanyard. It solved my problem of how to keep my phone dry and accessible while bathing. URL: http://www.ROCgear.com/ Go to site & click "The Waterproof Store"

James,
You just used one of my very favorite quotes and truisms from St Francis of Assisi. I have a C5-8 injury, nearly 6 years now, and that particular quote was on my email signature for years. Th...

Enjoying the cool breeze of the first day of Fall.

You are not alone! I have velcro in my car that I added to keep my shoulder strap adaptor off of the floor so I won't run over it with my wheelchair. Bungee cords and carabiners are great adjuncts too!

Listening to the bullfrogs outside & reflecting on today (actually yesterday - it's after midnight). Frustrating and tiring day. Spent so much time on the telephone trying to resolve problem...

Learned my lesson about participating in research!!! Responded to a survey request from a Harvard researcher. After completion I am informed that this study is comparing persons with SCI to lottery winners. How is this to benefit those with SCI? I felt used and tricked into participating in an offensive study - and one that was sent to me via email by the CDRF!!!

One of the things I miss most is the ability to slip into a room quietly and unnoticed. I used to quietly enjoy gatherings, moving about from place to place, or person to person without my arrival be...

Woops! Rebel's birthday is 9/11/2001 not 2011 - THE 9/11...

My buddy, Rebel, sunning in the morning. He's a miniature dachshund, born on 9/11/2011, soon to be 10 years old. He's my early warning announcer & cuddler who fiercely guards me & my wheelchair (even when it's empty). He keeps me moving on days when I would rather not, has adapted the way we play to my mobility changes, and is always ready for a snuggle.

I have been so interested in this conversation on pain. I remember when we started using the 10 point pain rating scale and wondering why it replaced the way I learned to evaluate pain in the "g...