You, Me, and PD

27/05/2024

This morning it was my privilege to get up early and workout with my son-in-law Solomon Farr to honor the memory of those who are no longer with us. The workout, "Murph" (in honor of Michael Murphy) starts with a 1-mile run, is followed by 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, and 300 squats. To wrap things up is another 1-mile run. Oh, and that's all done with a 20-pound weighted vest.

I scaled my workout. I did pull-ups (CrossFit "kipping style") for about half my rounds, then just kipped (kept doing pull-ups but didn't necessarily take my chin to the bar). I did most of my push-ups "regulation" but dropped to my knees for a few sets. The squats and runs I did, but I skipped the vest. I made it through 65 pull-ups, 130 push-ups and 195 body-weight squats. And ran two miles without stopping the first time in years! And all that coming from the ocean to a city over a mile high in elevation.

For me, this workout at altitude was a success.

Today, I set aside for a moment my Parkinson's and just focused on being a man pushing through a workout with the inspiration of those we remember and praise on this day.

Today, I shared a special moment with my son-in-law.

Happy Memorial Day. Remember. Honor.

24/05/2024

YES!!!!!!!!

Time to celebrate. This takes funding to a whole new level and will open doors that were locked before.

Can you see my excitement?

https://www.michaeljfox.org/news/national-plan-end-parkinsons-act-makes-progress-congress

25/03/2024

Saturday was supposed to be a rainy day, but God had other plans so sunshine it was. Doreen and I had an impromptu date and walked the beach then had lunch at the Newport Brewing Company. Awesome place and very close to home.

The "beach" required heading down several flights of stairs (good physical therapy for Doreen's knee, getting stronger every day) then onto a very unique surface. Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural area is where an ancient riverbed filled with lava after a massive volcanic eruption. The lava hardened in the river channel, then the ocean waves began chipping away. The chunks that fell were turned and polished in sea sand so now the beach is smooth, black pebbles and large rocks of lava.

No king waves today and the tide was in so no tide pools, but it still was breathtakingly beautiful and the few photos I snapped barely give it justice.

15/03/2024

Let's talk about apathy.

I was just going to leave the title and post the blog "as is." But I wonder how many people would have caught onto the humor. So, before we get into what is a more serious topic, let's talk about the good.Moving my disorderThat's me in the corner. That's me in the spotlight, moving my disorder...Bec...

10/03/2024

"Selfie." Vintage camera.

04/03/2024

Does anyone know which end is supposed to have the pot of gold?

20/02/2024

I sat cross-legged on the dark, round pebbles that litter the beach and watched spray-capped waves roll in. This shot captures the essence of the day - between the rugged yet colorful rocks, the bird family with balcony seating and the vibrating drops of water flung violently from explosive waves. "Nature's surround."

19/02/2024

I found a little slice of paradise I was able to enjoy all to myself. Can't wait to take Doreen there when she's ready.

17/02/2024

Some more sequences from my beach visit today while Doreen was in her physical therapy session:

- The waves are agitated off the shore
- Two people walk between the fresh water flowing from land and the salty spray of the sea
- The water is filled with surfers and their boards
- A surfer seems to float through the water
- A surfer comes to shore .... a bird takes flight ... a seal rests comfortably

17/02/2024

Agate Beach has a few beautiful creeks that flow into the ocean. They are in well-defined channels and the surface of the water is a complex, vibrating texture. This series of pictures explores the edge of the river, and the transitions from river to beach and river to ocean.

17/02/2024

RTS (Return to subroutine for some of us, ready to surf for others).

17/02/2024

A picture I took of a red rock on the beach.

11/02/2024

...and the sunset did not disappoint. What a lovely day!

11/02/2024

It's moments like these I wonder, "Why do they call it golden hour?"

11/02/2024

This couple is enjoying a moment as a wave collapses offshore in front of a pair of boats.

11/02/2024

I always enjoy looking at the lighthouse. Hopefully this isn't the one that ends up being area X.

11/02/2024

The waves were having a blast. They handled their business of waving like it was a breeze.

11/02/2024

There are many close-pictures of beautiful sea shells and agates and starfish. This isn't one of those. I just had this. I think it's a piece of kelp?

09/02/2024

Doreen needs to practice walking stairs, walking flat, and getting in and out of a car with her new knee. So, we drove down to the beach and enjoyed the sunset followed by a visit to the Fisherman's Memorial Sanctuary.

04/02/2024

"Triple threat."

04/02/2024

"Smashed."

04/02/2024

"Flight."

30/01/2024

And we're off... Up at 3am and getting checked in for Doreen's partial knee replacement surgery.

16/01/2024

A different side of the ice storm.

16/01/2024

Departing.

16/01/2024

"The landing."

16/01/2024

Lots of trees down from the 2024 Oregon coast ice storm.

09/01/2024

Had an incredible visit with my daughter in Colorado Springs! Check out the details (and my huge mess-up with meds) here:

Visiting the beauty of Colorado Springs with the uninvited travel companion: Parkinson's Disease.

01/01/2024

Happy New Year!

An interview with Jeremy Likness from You, Me and PD on October 10, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography