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Month: July 2026

Great summer listening

On July 15, 2026 By Andi BrownIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

You’re soaking up rays on some coast or other, hiking through a piney mountain pass, or.sipping your favorite iced tea on the deck. Just add some fascinating tales of medical weirdness. like the person with Parkinson’s who buys a store’s entire supply of prunes, and another who who can smell the disease on those who …

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Hidden talents

On July 9, 2026July 12, 2026 By Andi BrownIn Uncategorized6 Comments

84% of us have something special in our arsenal of abilities. Actually, that’s a totally made up figure, but I bet it’s true. But first, I shall treat you to a hilarious little video. This could easily be me ...or any one of us. Next up; here’s a nice little math problem for you; if …

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What was this Parky thinking? It takes a vacation to show she wasn’t thinking at all

learn what Parkinson’s feels like (video less than 2 minutes) Lately I have been feeling overwhelmed with my overly full plate. Is the answer a smaller plate or fewer items on my usual plate? Clearly this metaphor isn’t working since I’m not even sure I get it. Nonetheless, I have too many places to go…

Andi Brown's avatar by Andi Brown October 1, 2026October 9, 2026

Sleep is the new sex

Or so you’d believe if you read, well, pretty much anything. Coincidentally, I’d already decided on today’s topic; I just had to write it. I scrolled on over to my mail, clicked on the icon, and voila! My mail opened on this, from my friend and fellow Parky blogger (and so much more) Sharon Krischer,…

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Positive attitude: blessing or curse

I spent a day recently with two old friends. Someone mentioned another member of our friend group who had just completed her last round of chemo. Everyone made note of her positive attitude in the face of a scary diagnosis. We reminded one another that this friend boasted a naturally optimistic disposition; she fell into…

Andi Brown's avatar by Andi Brown August 13, 2026August 13, 2026
  • What was this Parky thinking? It takes a vacation to show she wasn’t thinking at all
  • Sleep is the new sex
  • Positive attitude: blessing or curse
  • Great summer listening
  • Hidden talents
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