We've all seen and probably made fun of the the elderly woman moaning those words on our TV screens. Why not laugh? She has absolutely nothing to do with us, except perhaps as the old lady across the street, the one who never puts out candy on Hallloween. That one. Well, you know what's coming. …
Author: Andi Brown
I was born in 1951 and raised in Providence, RI. I retired in early 2022 from a long and successful career in fund development, helping nonprofit organizations secure the resources they need to fulfill their missions.
I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in July of 2021. I am attempting to box and dance the disease into submission despite being horribly uncoordinated. I'm a graduate of Colgate University and live in Brookline, MA, not too far from my adult son and daughter. When not “moving and shaking” I can frequently be found writing fiction, or with knitting needles in hand, eating chocolate.
Serendipity, coincidence or both?
Thought for the day: Happiness is two hours in the perfume department at Bloomingdale’s with one of your most fun friends. Serendipity: The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way, as in “a fortunate stroke of serendipity.” “There are no coincidences; everything happens for a reason.” Can serendipity and …
Super Bowl Blues
I'm not blue because the Pats aren't playing this year. Or because Tom Brady moved away (I think). Also, is he getting divorced? I'm not sure. Now, try to imagine that a friend of yours is having a party. They've invited all your friends, but not you. That's okay because you told them not to. Because...it's a Super Bowl party. …
A date for Parky
Thought for the day: I announced myself at the front desk at the breast imaging center, informing the receptionist that “I’m here for my manicure.” Once upon a time there was a Parky. For the unitiated, that’s a person with Parkinson’s Disease, PD for short. This particular Parky - yes, she adored alliteration, perhaps a …
Emotions Have Taken Me Over – The Bee Gees (and Me)
I've always been sensitive to criticism. I was about to type "a little sensitive" but that would be a lie. More than a little. Thanks, Mom. FYI, there is no statute of limitations on blaming your parents. Maybe a story for another day. Today's story is emotion and Parkinson's. If someone implies they don't like …
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If I were a country song
I’d be titled Something Always Lost or Broken. I’m supplying the lyrics; the melody is on you. It would go something like this: Last week I lost your love The second time around You’re out there with my other glove In some store’s lost and found You’re lost but never found, never found never found …
Holiday haiku for Parkies
Muscles tightening Susceptible to falling Fun with Parkinson’s ***************************************** Keep your bod moving Thank God for Michael J. Fox Still hope for a cure **************************************** Did you know that if You smile, it can lift your mood? Science says. Try it! *************************************** Happy and especially healthy New Year to all my friends and to all …
Is it Work? A Job? A Hobby?
How do we define what we do all day? When does a hobby become a job? (I'm talking to you lucky folks who get to make a living at what you enjoy doing most in the world, every day). Have you ever heard an interview with an actor? I think more than any other profession, …
Podcast Focus Group
Hello blog followers! I’m close to having completed one draft episode of my podcast “Shakin’ it up with Andi - Parky Conversations." I want it to be the best it can be when it launches, and for that I’m inviting some smart, insightful people - I'm talking about YOU - to join a focus group. …
Moving and Shaking 