December 2009 - Broken Clay - The Network of Care

Another Reason to Ask for an Accessible Hotel Room

Who knew? Mr. Buckler finishes off his routine with 20 to 30 minutes of brisk cardio. When he is in a gym, he uses a stationary bike, stair stepper or treadmill. When he is on the road or at the race track, he goes for a run outside or for a ride on his...

Published Mon, Dec 21 2009 7:23 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: accessibility, travel

Chris’ Triathlons

Chris, at It’s All About Me, writes about his first two triathlons: My First Try at a Tri Triathlon #2 Lesson two was learned when getting out of the pool. I told the guys on my support team that I would climb onto the deck and then they can grab...

Published Sun, Dec 27 2009 8:45 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: exercise/sports, disability

Insurance may pay for your wheelchair, unless you need it to go someplace

Haddayr Copley-Woods’ commentary hits it out of the ball park: The people making decisions that will affect our day-to-day lives are people like Missouri’s junior Democratic senator, Claire McCaskill — who said a few months ago that...

Published Wed, Dec 30 2009 11:00 AM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: wheelchair use, disability

PHAMALy actor Roucis tapped for Ed Zwick film

From today’s Denver Post: If you’ve known local actor Lucy Roucis for any appreciable amount of time, you’ve likely heard her popular stand-up routine on the pros and cons of Parkinson’s disease. You know the bit: “Pro: Mixing...

Published Sun, Dec 06 2009 9:24 AM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: disability, music/theatre

It’s Here!

The dog was terrified, and kept trying to climb into my lap, shaking, while we were putting on the wheels. And of course, since it’s here, it’s 18 degrees F outside. Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 01 2009 10:54 AM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: exercise/sports

WISE launches!

I’ve been working on a satellite called WISE (Widefield Infrared Survey Explorer) for the past several years. My husband and I were given the opportunity to attend the launch as guests. I figured that I might never get the chance to see another...

Published Tue, Dec 15 2009 7:54 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: aerospace

This Bathroom Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us

Or: Nature Abhors a Vacuum Seen in the restroom at my hair stylist: Apparently some decor-happy business owner saw a big empty space and decided it needed filling. Tip: that big empty space is there for a reason. Luckily that thing was lightweight and...

Published Sat, Dec 05 2009 6:45 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: accessibility

December 2009 - Broken Clay

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