What If Harry Potter Had RA?
Inflammus! Disfigurmantus! Fatigura Totalis!
Harry Potter’s most remarkable development though, is using RA to his advantage, when fighting his arch nemesis Lord Voldemort…
Read the full post at Ferhaan’s Blog: A Dad With RA.
Actress Kathleen Turner (b. June 19, 1954) came to fame in the 1980’s after appearing in movies such as “Body Heat”, “Serial Mom”, “Romancing the Stone” (for which she won a Golden Globe Award), and “Prizzi’s Honor”.
Her rising career was halted in the 1990’s, however, when Turner was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
There’s no question that [...]
The Etiquette of Illness: What to Say When You Can’t Find the Words
Susan P. Halpern
“The Etiquette of Illness is a wise, encouraging, and essential guide to navigating the complex terrain of illness. This collection of anecdotes and insights will help those who feel awkward and unsure about responding to a friend, colleague, or relative who [...]
Because there is no such thing as taking too many breaks!
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This collage includes photos that I took in Beijing, China. The sculptures and the architectural details are from both the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. I visited in the midst of winter, so the Marble Boat was floating in a completely frozen-over Kunming Lake. [...]
Two Novelists With Arthritis Share Their Stories
Aches & Pains
“Here is a great gift of wisdom and humour for anyone coping with actual aches and pains. Based on the author’s own experience as a hip-replacement patient, she provides funny insider advice about coping with the ordeals of surgery, a hospital stay, and at-home convalescence.
Highlights include: 10 little jobs you can give to [...]
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Poor Liam
Poor Liam was written by Jack McGlone for his brother Liam, who lives with Juvenile Arthritis. It’s a wonderful little book (I particularly enjoyed the drawings!) that will take you just a few minutes to go through, so be sure to take a look!
Don’t forget, July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month.
Thanks to Michelle at ArthriticJoints.com [...]
Because there is no such thing as taking too many breaks!
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A detail of the facade of L’Institute du Monde Arabe in Paris, France. Designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, this wall is comprised of 240 motor-controlled apertures which open and close every hour. This modern technology mimics brise soleil (sun-shading) techniques often found in Islamic [...]
Because there is no such thing as taking too many breaks!
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I took this photograph in San Francisco a couple of years ago. I love how the flower looks like it’s being illuminated from it’s center. I often look at this photo when I need a moment of peace.
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Yesterday was the 178th day of the year. [...]
