Russ NewtonFeb 20, 20201 minResearching Speech OptionsSo one of the first side effects of Bulbar onset ALS is the gradual loss of speaking ability. No one can tell me how long it will take,...
Russ NewtonFeb 18, 20201 minMinor Health UpdateGood news, a new drug I started taking designed to reduce saliva flow is really working wonders for my speech. I had doubts about taking...
Russ NewtonFeb 15, 20201 minMy son, Matthew NewtonMy son is an interesting cat. He was identified as gifted academically when he was six years old. He proved that out through his sixth...
Russ NewtonFeb 15, 20201 minZZ Top Concert!I was fortunate enough to get an invite to the ZZ Top concert at the San Antonio Rodeo last night. Here is the famous La Grange for your...
Russ NewtonFeb 15, 20201 minOly photo GallerySome of my favorite shots of her over her life. Good dog! Here she is after going after a small animal in a thick set of sharp branches....
Russ NewtonFeb 13, 20202 minHealth UpdateSo, yesterday I finally made it to the ALS doctor here in San Antonio. My appointment was at 10am, it ended at 5:30pm! My first...
Russ NewtonFeb 9, 20201 minEmotionsI am not one who has a lot of emotional feelings. Due to my abusive relationship with my father, I learned not to react with emotion as...
Russ NewtonFeb 7, 20201 minClosing VideoAfter riding 1,400 miles in 3 days to make it back home, I'm taking a few moments to sit down and reflect on the this incredible...
Russ NewtonFeb 2, 20201 minMy Perspective on Life & DeathBefore the excitement and adrenaline of the Super Bowl, Mark and I had an important conversation about what life is all about.
Russ NewtonFeb 1, 20201 minCheck Out These Super Bowl TicketsSomeone spent a LOT of time on these tickets for the Super Bowl