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October 21, 2020October 19, 2020

Life Amid a Torrent of Fire and Rain

Columns, Notes From the ALS Front - a Column by Rick Jobus

“Won’t you look down upon me, Jesus?/ You gotta help me make a stand./ You just got to see me through another day./ My body is achin’ and my ... Read more

October 20, 2020October 16, 2020

How to Find Balance in an Unbalanced Life

Columns, Living Well with ALS - a column by Dagmar Munn

It’s always gratifying to know what I write is helpful to others living with ALS. Recently, I wrote about how I periodically take the time to review my daily ... Read more

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

Our Bittersweet Family Life

Columns, Joyful Sorrow - a Column by Kristin Neva

We had an unseasonably warm fall day while Todd’s sister was visiting from out of state last week. I asked Todd if he’d want to head down to McLain ... Read more

October 14, 2020October 12, 2020

What’s Next After Your Ship Comes In?

Columns, Notes From the ALS Front - a Column by Rick Jobus

“What do we do now?” That line from the 1972 movie “The Candidate” came to mind recently. The movie stars Robert Redford as a political neophyte. Redford’s character, Bill ... Read more

October 8, 2020October 6, 2020

Creativity Is a Life-giving Activity

Columns, Joyful Sorrow - a Column by Kristin Neva

We had snow in the air last week, reminding me that Christmas is coming, and with it, one of my favorite creative projects: wreath-making. I’ll start clipping the Fraser ... Read more

October 7, 2020October 5, 2020

Applause Springs Forth From a Crash Landing

Columns, Notes From the ALS Front - a Column by Rick Jobus

No one applauds when the train is on time. That was the metaphor I invoked during the portion of my career spent in system implementation and post go-live support ... Read more

October 6, 2020October 2, 2020

Evaluating What’s Working in My Life, and What’s Not

Columns, Living Well with ALS - a column by Dagmar Munn

Happy October, everyone! It’s time for a mini-celebration. During this crazy year, each new month means more of 2020 is behind us. We have all undergone change over the ... Read more

October 1, 2020September 29, 2020

Finding Strength to Keep Going

Columns, Joyful Sorrow - a Column by Kristin Neva

On most days, I walk three laps around the fields on my mom’s property next to my home. My stress diminishes as I drink in the natural beauty while ... Read more

September 30, 2020September 29, 2020

A Surprise Course in Life Support 101

Columns, Notes From the ALS Front - a Column by Rick Jobus

“Love the One You’re With.” In his 1970 release, Stephen Stills advised folks to show carnal affection for whomever fate paired them with. If the prurient intent is replaced ... Read more

September 29, 2020September 25, 2020

Why Ruth Bader Ginsburg Is My ALS Role Model

Columns, Living Well with ALS - a column by Dagmar Munn

My heroes and role models come in all shapes and sizes. For example, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who stood barely 5 feet tall, has always held a mighty spot in ... Read more