I’ve never had a job I didn’t like. I’ve been a radio news anchor, a record store clerk, an executive (on the business side) with the New York Mets, a media salesperson, and a sales trainer.
Married to PDXKnitterati since 1982. Two adult children, two cats, collectively known as Strikeforce. I’ve seen Bruce Springsteen live 51 times.
In May of 2023, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. In May of 2024, I retired after 20 years with iHeartMedia, and I launched this blog.
Hello,
I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease on May 25, 2023. At the time, I was only vaguely aware of Parkinson’s — primarily from articles in People about Michael J. Fox. And I didn’t know anyone with the disease.
Now, I know a lot more about the illness, and I’ve joined the Parkinson’s community in my hometown of Portland, Oregon.
I’ve found that writing helps me think through challenges, and this illness definitely qualifies as a challenge. I’ve started Shakin’ Street to help me think through the various obstacles, tools, and resources that a newly-diagnosed Parkinson’s patient encounters along the way.
I hope some of these posts help you address and tackle your own challenges.
Shakin' Street -- A Parkinson's Blog 