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Opinions are those of the voices in my head. Probably Chester; he's a loudmouth jerk sometimes. I like everybody, except for you -- you, I love.
Jan 28, 2020 17 tweets 7 min read
I tell you what: it's thinking like this that perpetuates the #mentalhealth stigma. It proves, yet again, that our primary obstacle is ignorance. I'm not using that as a pejorative; many people simply do not know much about the topic. I'm not offended by his comment. I'm intrigued by it and would welcome an opportunity to engage. People without #mentalhealth issues -- or who do not have friends or family who deal with it -- generally can't be expected to understand them.
Dec 17, 2019 42 tweets 8 min read
So I want to pitch a movie idea to @hallmarkchannel and need some feedback. My daughter and I come up with these all the time, but I think I hit the jackpot on this one.

I'll unroll it later. I'm on a roll now. So it is titled "A Dog Gone Christmas". (Not to be confused with the 2016 film "A Doggone Christmas". You'll note that in my pitch "Dog" and "Gone" are separate words. If you're confused, don't worry: it's all about to become clear.)
Dec 16, 2019 28 tweets 5 min read
Again, someone who has not had to navigate through the utter hell that is Medicare. Let me tell a story about my mom and Medicare.

My mom has advanced MS. She is quadripalegic. The only thing she is able to do is turn her head slightly. Maybe she has 30-40° of range (total, not each direction).