Monthly Archives: March 2015

I’m Your Puppet

In 1966, two years before giving birth, James and  Bobby Purify (and R&B Duo) released the song I’m Your Puppet. The opening lyrics go like this, Pull the string and I’ll wink at you. I’m your puppet. I’ll do funny things if you want me to, I’m your puppet. Enduring a radical autoimmune disease and […]

Why I Walk; Why You Walk

Why I Walk for Walk Your A.S. Off Why do I walk? I walk because I have to. I walk because walking is a fundamental action that on certain days seems impossible to me. I walk because spending a few weeks counting my steps, managing a team and encouraging others is what I do. Why […]

I'm Mad As Hell!

I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore! Frankly, this isn’t something that I get ‘mad as hell’ about. Perhaps I should. Decisions are being made about which medicine you have access to. It’s not based on science. It’s not based on evidence. It’s not your doctor’s decision. You do have […]

When I get knocked down…

As many of you know, dealing with A.S. can be quite a battle. A few nights ago, I was walking in my bedroom when I slipped and fell to the ground. Thankfully, I landed on the carpet, but it still was not a good feeling especially because I was in the midst of a bad […]

Welcome New Walk Blogger Nicole Maher

Teams are beginning to register for our 2015 spring event and the weather seems to be getting better for many. As we prepare for our fourth year we are looking for bloggers to post about our walk, awareness activities, team highlights, general information about Spondylitis, and possible gear reviews. If you are interested please email [email protected]. […]