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Dedicated to all care partners.
Lee and I met when I was 23. He was 33. He was old. He had gray chest hair. Then, he picked up his guitar and that was it. We realized...
Ellen Bookman
Mar 13, 2020


My happy place!
I am in my new happy place, Cataloochee Ranch, Maggie Valley, NC. http://www.cataloocheeranch.com/ Literally, the most beautiful views....
Ellen Bookman
Jan 5, 2020


Unrealistic Expectations
The other day I had a conversation with my best friend. Since the age of 11, we have loved, fought, laughed, and cried. Like all close...
Ellen Bookman
Dec 7, 2019


The times I forget I have PD!
The times I forget I have PD!
Every now and then, I just forget. It may only be five minutes, but it can happen.
Ellen Bookman
Jan 25, 2019


Where does your PD live?
I’d like to know where your PD lives.
Ellen Bookman
Jan 24, 2019


Stress and Pd...terrible combo!
I hate weeks like this one. — filled with sadness, a stiff body, a horrible cough and work. Lots of sadness, stiffness, coughing and...
Ellen Bookman
Jan 6, 2019


The "CAN'T" days suck.
Boxing became my only outlet. Life is funny. It throws many curveballs. Some we catch, and many we don't. It's those days where you...
Ellen Bookman
Jan 2, 2019


PD diagnosis tool kit.....
Tools of the trade! I am a PR/Marketing person by trade. I know a lot of marketing jargon. My favorite is “tool kit.” Now, for those who...
Ellen Bookman
Jan 1, 2019
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