Russ NewtonJan 11, 202212 minDwight Clark. ALS Victim. This story made me cry six or seven times while reading it. And I think it was because he got it when he was 59 (As I did) and died with...
Russ NewtonJan 11, 20222 minADA and am I pissed about it not being followed!History of the ADA The ADA was signed into law on July 26, 1990, following many years of advocacy by the disability and civil rights...
Russ NewtonJan 11, 20222 minA Busy social calendar for me yesterday. Good day yesterday but it really wiped me out. First up was John Otterson. I worked with and met John with my first full time Newspaper...
Russ NewtonJan 9, 20221 minSite Maintenance. I tried to organized the site a little better. It is a work in progress but for now I have tamed the size a bit. If you look closely at...
Russ NewtonJan 9, 20221 minCan't sleep so I will post a little story about over the top medical costs.So I started physical therapy in my home about ten days before i went to Texas for a month. I started this because the nurse that...
Russ NewtonJan 7, 20221 minKeeping you all in the loopJust a short note to say I am up to 22 days without a fall. Even though I tend to wobble when I walk I always keep something in mind to...
Russ NewtonJan 6, 20222 minCaroline ThorpeCaroline and her husband Dale. I know Caroline from my time at the Los Angeles Times. She was the Executive Secretary to the Publisher....
Russ NewtonJan 5, 20222 minUpdate! An old problem but no clue how to fix it this time.I think I figured out to stop this. At least I have not coughed once during the day so far. Step one, break out the rags. A rag in my...
Russ NewtonJan 3, 20221 minThis and that. Well I forgot rule one. Don't put yourself in position to fall. I cooked myself a slow cooked chuck roast today. Salt and Pepper, Onions,...
Russ NewtonJan 1, 20221 min2022! Never thought I would see it.When I was diagnosed on 11/01/19 I was given 22 months to live. I was diagnosed with Bulbar On set ALS, the most deadly form of it. It...
Russ NewtonJan 1, 20221 minMinor Health updateSo I have not had another fall or episode of not breathing in five days. Taking steps to work around my balance issues and staying...