Ever since I started this blog, I've described myself as an arthritis advocate. This doesn't mean that I support the disease, and it has many different parts to it. To ... Read the Post...
How To Travel with Arthritis + DSW Giveaway
If you follow me on social media - especially Twitter and Instagram - then today you'll be seeing a lot about The Arthritis Foundation's Advocacy Summit or ... Read the Post...
Why We Need Feminism
One of my big pet peeves is when someone, especially a woman, says that they don't need feminism, feminism isn't needed any more, or some variety of that message. Some people ... Read the Post...
4 Easy Ways To Advocate
One of the things that gets me through the tough days of arthritis is the conviction that God has a plan for me. I believe that part of that plan is to help others with ... Read the Post...
Misplaced Modifiers: What They Are And How To Place Them Correctly
What are modifiers: They are words, phrases, or clauses that are separated from the word they modify (aka describe to further detail). Where they belong: By or near what they ... Read the Post...
Current Events in One Sentence
I haven't done this in a while (and I'm still toying with the idea of a linkup), but today it's time for another round of Current Events in One Sentence! Like the title ... Read the Post...
Spoonie Spotlight: Katrina
Happy Sunday and welcome to this week's Spoonie Spotlight. Today I'm featuring Katrina! Spoonie Spotlight is my way to use my platform to share the stories of others living ... Read the Post...
Chronic Illness While a Graduate Student
Hi everyone! I'm Alison from Simply A, and I'm really excited to be guest-posting today on Kate's blog! When Kate asked what kind of guest post I wanted to write, I had a few ... Read the Post...
The Ten Commandments of Chronic Illness
1. Thou shall not miss a medication dose. 2. Thou shall research all potential medical providers. 3. Thou shall express thou gratitude to those who help to ensure they know ... Read the Post...
Surgery, Infusion, Grad School, and More
Things have been ... interesting ... around here the past few weeks since my surgery. Here's what has been going on! Look at this goober. I wish I was as happy as he was in ... Read the Post...
Inside My Makeup Bag
I'm no beauty guru, but I love makeup and I wear it 5-7 days out of the week. Not because I'm trying to look a certain way for anyone, but for me because I like it. And I love ... Read the Post...
How to Prevent Sun Damage
Okay, so spring may just be around the corner, but it is never too early to start thinking about your skincare regimen. If you are like me, you will probably want to reduce ... Read the Post...
7 Key Lessons I’ve Learned from Blogging
I've been blogging here for about 2.5 years, although it has only been regular for the past 1.5, and I've learned a fair amount through it. So I thought I'd share what I've ... Read the Post...
The Best Winter Soups & Stews
Here in Boston - and all across the country - we are still in the midst of winter. Between that and the new diet my doctor has me on, I have soup or stew for lunch 6 out of 7 ... Read the Post...
To The Loved Ones of People with Arthritis
Arthritis is the kind of illness where it affects many more people than just the ones with it; it also affects the families and friends of its sufferers. So today is time to ... Read the Post...