Movie Review: The Sea Inside aka Mar adentro (2004)

Review of 2004 Disabled Movie, The Sea Inside aka Mar adentro The Joys of Life Found in Death This is the life story of Spaniard Ramón Sampedro, who fought a 29-year campaign to earn the right to end his life with dignity through assisted suicide. Ramón had non-sexual relationships with two wome

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Movie Review: Rocky Balboa (2006)

While this can be considered a "guy" movie, it really has something for everyone. There's no fighting until the end and this is really a good drama, with great lessons for viewers of all ages. Rocky Balboa has now been retired for some time and decides to step back into the ring against local boxe

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Movie Review: Borat (2006)

Kazakhstani TV personality Borat is dispatched to the United States to report on the "greatest country in the world." With a documentary crew in tow, Borat becomes more interested in locating and marrying Pamela Anderson than on his assignment. I loved this movie just from the trailers. It caused

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The Benefits of Tai Chi for Those With Chronic Conditions

With my slow legs, working out is something I’ve had to forgo this past year, but since I’m usually active, I’ve wracked my brain for absolutely anything I can do to keep the juices flowing. What I came up with is the low-impact sport of Tai Chi. Many of you may, like me, normally consider s

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Product Review: Elegant Tea Spoons

Everyone who knows me, knows how much I love anything to do with spoons, so when I find a new spoon themed gift, I can't wait to spread the news about it. I found these spoons from our friends at roses-and-teacups.com. They have such a variety of spoons, I am sure you will find one that you love t

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Movie Review: Rory O’Shea was Here: Inside I’m Dancing (2004)

A personal commentary and review. Michael is a 24-year-old man who has cerebral palsy and resides at the Carrigmore Residential Home for the Disabled. His life is changed when outspoken Rory O'Shea moves in. Michael is stunned to find out that Rory, who can move only his right hand, can understand

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2007’s Top Ten “Disability Hygiene” Helper List

These helpful items and ideas will soon become a staple in your home. 1. A long, absorbent, cotton terrycloth robe is soft and can take the place of having to use a towel. 2. Make soap, shampoo, and hair conditioner easier to use and more cost effective by buying a container for each with a pump

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Isolation Due to Illness

Do you ever feel isolated and alone due to your illness? Isolation or alienation from family and friends can become cumbersome and hard to deal with, as your disease/illness progresses. I hate to keep using the phrases “I remember” or “I use to be able to..." and to be perfectly honest with

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Product Review: Burger Press

This past holiday everyone in my family knew exactly what to get for me- kitchen gadgets. Opening presents was so much fun because I got all kinds of new kitchen toys to play with. One thing I make all the time is hamburgers, but lately with my arthritis being so bad I have a hard time. Patting o

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Movie Review: Eragon (2006)

A farm boy finds a dragon's egg, leading him on a journey, where he discovers he's a dragon rider and the only person who can defend his home against the evil king who had killed off most other dragon riders. When I first saw the trailer for this movie I thought that the dragon looked really fake

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