Staying Frosty
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#TruthsAboutMD
A friend shared an interesting, and slightly humorous article today: 21 Truths About MD. It’s funny how many of these I have encountered over the years, and while I don’t hold an ill will about these misconceptions, it is unfortunate the frequency that some of my friends have encountered these perceptions. One nice takeaway from this…
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Financial Woes
In September of 2009 I had run out of hours in my Limited Term Employment job. Finding myself unemployed I was left with my only subsidization being a choice of either a monthly check from Social Security or Unemployment Insurance. Social Security would pay around $800 a month, while Unemployment would pay roughly $1200. However,…
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Sleeping In? … Not so much
Nothing is nicer than sleeping in on the weekends. A rainy morning resting in your bed to the gentle sound of rain drops. A rainy morning, such as the one this morning, felt like a perfect morning to stay in bed. However, like everyone else, I had to be to work. 7:30 came far to…
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A Stressful Weekend
Last Friday we came home to our cat, Minerva, lying unresponsive, unable to walk or stand without toppling forward headfirst. We rushed her to the emergency vet, thinking she may have a broken leg. After 4 hours of waiting an tests, the vet came out and let us know that they couldn’t find any broken…
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The Price of Time
A friend of mine shared an interesting Huffington Post article on Facebook last week: The Precious Commodity of Time: Taking a Second Look at the Effects of Paralysis. This article outlines some of the considerations and tolls of time that individuals with disabilities face each day. For your consideration, here’s a look at my relative…
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Labor Day in La Crosse
For my Labor Day, I took an exciting opportunity to visit friends in La Crosse, WI while attending a wedding. It has been roughly 5 years since I had last seen my friends. Their son, who was 1 last time I saw him, is now a bundle of energy running two and fro with the…
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Working For New Wheels
A few years back I set up a Independence Plan to set aside money with the goal of purchasing a van that could be adapted for me to drive. I’ve been setting aside funds each month toward this goal. These funds are ignored from the Medicaid earnings limits and asset limits that I’m required to…
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Medicaid Management
Having much personal experience in the topic of managing finances to maintain my Medicaid eligibility, which pays for the required daily healthcare to get out of bed and off to work, I’ve been following some articles and stories of others struggles with maintaining their eligibility. These articles shares a nice perspective on the restrictions that…
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Fleeing the Fleas
Howdy all, It’s been a few weeks. This summer has been busy and crazy. My sister, who is 14 years younger than me, graduated high school and is going to attend UW Stevens Point in the fall (my Alma matter). My brother and his wife are expecting the first week of August (an exciting time…
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Zoo-ming to the Zoo
This weekend, my girlfriend and I decided to take a trip to the Zoo, whilst allowing her to try a rental bike. She has not ridden a bike in years, and has been considering getting one for several months now, as my chair easily outpaces even the briskest paced walkers. She decided to try one…
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