The Time We Got Engaged, Then Wandered The Sandy Dunes (or how not to panic when you think you’re lost)

10 years ago

First, some exciting news. We got engaged! He proposed at Little Sable Lighthouse on Lake Michigan, and it was super…

6 Tips for Trail Running with a Spinal Fusion (or in general, really)

10 years ago

Any semi-serious runner will tell you that trail running is different from road running. Some will swear that one is…

Healing and Rest: Yeah, It’s Important

10 years ago

Six months post knee surgery, I ran my first half marathon. Here what I learned (or re-learned, really): The body…

Quick Tips: First Half-Marathon with my Spinal Fusion

11 years ago

I know I've been a bit AWOL. I have a lot of draft posts started, so that's something! See? I…

How to Train for a Half-Marathon with Chronic Pain

11 years ago

I turn 30 this week, which makes me feel both old and grateful. Hey- I've made it this far! No,…

Beyond Cold: Reynaud’s

11 years ago

So, it's been over a month since I last posted. Shame on me. Although, in my defense, I write/edit blogs…

Diagnosis: Adjacent Segment Disease of the SI Joint

11 years ago

One of the most frustrating things about spinal fusion pain is finding a medical professional to help alleviate that pain…

Fighting Spinal Fusion Pain Upside Down

11 years ago

At least, twice per week I hang myself... ...with my Inversion Table! I call it my anti-gravity machine (I know.…

Resiliency Mechanism and The Why of Chronic Pain

11 years ago

My boyfriend and I went to hear Andrew Solomon lecture on Human Values (and his new book "Far from the…

Yoga for Spinal Fusion Pain (or Let’s Get Twisted!) PART TWO

11 years ago

This is Part Two of a three-part series on yoga for spinal fusion pain. Here's Part One. Please know I…