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Living Through Parkinson’s

by David

Stories. Life. If you ever wonder how a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease can change a life, listen to these stories from my life. Set down and listen, think, and stop wondering. This is my life Living through Parkinson’s. One day at a time. Join me, David Peter, for my story today.

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Episodes

  1. Getting all caught up

    Current medical appointments. Cooking, pickles, and culinary thoughts. #parkinsons #health #wellness

  2. Oh, what a difference a friend makes!

    Stories about the encouragement of a friend as I travel with Parkinson’s. The meaning of being still and being quiet for my every day life.

  3. back on the front porch again!

    Getting caught up. Taking stock of the small things in life. Remembering what is truly important.

  4. The eyes have it, or ocular issues with Parkinson’s

    The continuing saga of living with Parkinson’s. This episode includes the latest medical issues of eyesight, what you see, and what you don’t see. Just another day in my life.

  5. The sounds of the morning

    Sitting on the front porch and listening to the sounds of the morning. Trash day. The sounds and noise of the garbage truck. Enjoying today. #pd #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #livingthroughparkinsons #storytelling

  6. David goes to the doctor and then goes shopping

    The progression of Parkinson’s disease continues on. The next obstacle to work with, swallowing food. And then shopping, especially when you live an hour or more away from decent shopping. Reward. #pd #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #livingthroughparkinsons #storytelling

  7. The Sugar Maple Tree

    A story about a sugar maple tree in my backyard. I had to make a decision about the tree, and this tells that story. It’s also a story about living with Parkinson’s disease. Comparing tree to the body, Parkinson’s and movement concerns, and the act of selling a tree. #pd #parkinsons...

  8. This Memorial Day and friends.

    Memorial day ceremony at the local cemetery. Meeting, new friends and catching up with old ones. Backyard barbecue shared with neighbors. And the new directions for the podcast. #pd #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #livingthroughparkinsons

  9. The interesting week: home improvement, and the documentary.

    Home improvement and Parkinson’s, improving in spite of the disease. Thoughts about the Michael J Fox documentary, “Still.” #pd #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #livingthroughparkinsons

  10. A new symptom, a new doctor.

    A new symptom has introduced itself into my life. Requiring, of course, a new doctor to deal with this issue. Taking a tree out of the yard, and thinking about new things.

  11. Rain and other events

    Getting caught up can take some time. And when it rains? Let’s see how it goes.

  12. April 6th, just catching up

  13. Potpourri

    A thought here and there.

  14. Tomato’s and watering, fall garden

    My healthy tomatoes keep me busy in the garden and kitchen. The joy of watering from a rain water catch barrel. And starting to think about a fall garden.

  15. A cup of coffee

    From the back deck, a discussion about gardening, heat, and a new flag.

  16. Random thoughts on Memorial Day 2022

    • Introduction and welcome • Memorial Day • Final thoughts

  17. From the Backyard

    Rain water catch barrels, reel lawn mowers and a couple of other miscellaneous things.

  18. The outdoors

    How hard yard work can be a wonderful thing!

  19. A civics lesson, or how I went to City Hall seeking action (getting in good trouble)

    The story of the actions taken to get parking on Main Street, handicap designated parking on main street. From emails, to letters, city Council meeting, and phone calls, my saga from from here through action to resolution. See what one person can do when they take the time and make the effort to...

  20. All about peppers

    Growing hot peppers as a ornamental flower, keeping away squirrels, and making good food. The joys of food

  21. Simple living

    What makes the simple life work for me? I will share some thoughts on what works for me.

  22. This house

    The joys of owning a house and the tasks of the home. How this home helps me learn to live better with Parkinson’s, and celebrate every victory, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant.

  23. Garden in my yard

    My garden. My multi part garden, in the backyard, with plants, bugs, the occasional squirrel, and birds. A little about food, cuisine, and stewardship.

  24. The return

    Revisiting old friends, and new friends. Celebrating the events of the week. New food, new opportunities.

  25. Monday morning rain

    Rain, a cup of coffee, and listening to the rain. The early morning begins outside. From the rain, to the persistence of a robin building a nest, and the persistence of invasive plants all thoughts do go together. All thoughts from this morning, so join me. Grab a cup of coffee and join me, as…

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  26. Early morning

    With a cup of coffee, listen to the waking sounds of this day.

  27. Baked Chocolate Cannoli's

    Baked Chocolate Cannoli's. And, an anniversary.

  28. Yes, it is a typewriter

    Reflections and remembrances of my Dad and his electric typewriter.

  29. New Beginnings

    After a longer than anticipated break, I'm all set up, things are working, and I am ready to get back in the swing of things again! I'm getting ready to make changes to the podcast, and hope that you'll continue to listen.

  30. Thanks and thanksgiving

    Being thankful is part of my journey with Parkinson’s it’s options and opportunities that shouldn’t be missed it’s knowing that each choice I make can make a difference in life my life and maybe yours as well.

  31. Veteran’s Day 2020

    This is a different Veterans Day this year. The pandemic limits and restricts any public ceremony and recognition of veterans. This podcast is my gift as a veteran to you. A story that you may not be aware of that is appropriate on this Veterans Day.

  32. Time for now

    I work at a time. Thanking about baking bread, the time and effort involved in making bread. A little about time and thankfulness. Exercise and time, and quiet or devotional time.

  33. About healthcare and insurance

    Healthcare, private and from the VA.

  34. Thoughts for Thursday

    Thoughts and ideas on everything from exercise, just setting goals, good food, and big thinking.

  35. Final thoughts for this day

    Gardens, tomatoes and herbs. Tennyson’s poem Ulysses

  36. Quiet life

    There’s some thoughts about living a quiet life. Thinking about ambition, goals, and everything related. And finally, is Siering dessert from last night, oh it was a good one with dark chocolate and strawberries, grilled.

  37. Looking at the #EveryVictoryCounts challenge as a participant

    Taking the time to reflect on the Davis-Phinney Foundation Challenge. I “covered” 324.1 miles walking and riding my stationary bicycle, raised $1,340 to support Parkinson’s care and other venues. Shout out to supporters.

  38. Here's my story

    A bit about how and why communication is so important. Manual typewriters and what they can do. Telling my story, and why becoming a storyteller is so important.

  39. Morningwalk, friends, typewriters, and other things

    During my morning walk, I’ll share thoughts about sleep, visit from friends, and my trusty manual typewriter.

  40. Life in the time of pandemic

    Learning about ordering groceries and ice cream. Celebrating the local public library.

  41. Catching up

    Catching up with a few ideas.

  42. May 7

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  43. Endurance

    The word for THIS day is endurance. Listen in as I give my own take on the word.

  44. New setup, and some updates

    Time to do some updates and let you know what's going on.

  45. From the front porch, thinking about the deck.

    Sometimes you look at things, and you say things that need to be done. However, there are some things that I just can’t do, I need some help in getting them done. Here is a discussion or kind of a conversation about a front deck.

  46. Scavenger hunt

    Today was grocery day. And it was nothing short of an unbelievable scavenger hunt. Come with me as I search for 19 items. I share thoughts on the pandemic impact.

  47. In the yard

    Walking around in the backyard, describing some of the sites that I see describing the sound that I hear, bringing you into this place. Discussing dinner, with homemade pizza, and making bagels!

  48. Thoughts on Easter, food and unplugging.

    Easter 2020 was truly different. Unplugging helps find meaning, comfort and solace.

  49. Take it easy

    Looking at Thursday. I’ll go work outside.

  50. Yard work and weather

    Put in three good hard hours working in the yard this morning. Evening was punctuated with severe thunderstorms, but all is well.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Stories. Life. If you ever wonder how a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease can change a life, listen to these stories from my life. Set down and listen, think, and stop wondering. This is my life Living through Parkinson’s. One day at a time. Join me, David Peter, for my story today.

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Stories. Life. If you ever wonder how a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease can change a life, listen to these stories from my life. Set down and listen, think, and stop wondering. This is my life Living through Parkinson’s. One day at a time. Join me, David Peter, for my story today.

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