Reconnecting With Nature

The trees in North Carolina are beautiful right now. I don’t even mind running into traffic during my commute to work these days. The trees that line the route are gorgeous draped in their autumn colors. But seeing nature’s beauty from the vantage of a car…

Leaning on Friends

I don’t particularly like hiking. Steep inclines and unpaved pathways make me nervous. And sometimes it feels like I have pogo sticks instead of feet. I don’t always know which direction my body will propel me. Nevertheless, the hiking trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway are gorgeous. And whenever…

I Can Be Both Disabled and Happy

The other day, I watched a video about the late Claire Wineland. In it, she said many people believe that if someone is sick or disabled, they must be unhappy. When someone who is sick or disabled receives that type of message over and over, they may…

My CMT Symptoms Can Get in the Way of Fun

Do I want to go hiking with you? Yes. But the bigger question is, “Can I?” Will the path be steep? Is it narrow? Is it rocky? You see, these things scare me and make it difficult for me to attempt to hike, even if I truly want to join…