Previously on Parkie and the City….. The Perky Parkie arrives in New York City just in time to shovel hot and delicious pizza into her mouth, while unknowingly giving a peep show in her skivvies from her hotel window. The next day, when the talent arrived, she got her hair and makeup done for a […]
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Parkie And The City
I am both exhausted and energized as I sit in my Jet Blue Airplane, waiting for take off. I have had the amazing opportunity of spending the weekend in New York City; one that I will never forget. I felt like Carrie Bradshaw from the television show, “Sex and the City”. Just like Carrie, […]
Who is Allison?
Who is The Perky Parkie? You know when you are meeting someone new, they always ask, “What do you do?”….a flash of your life goes through your mind as you slightly begin to panic. How do you define yourself in 30 words or less? Then, without a pause, you spout out the most superhero, ‘cliff […]
Parkie Nation
This is the start of an exciting time! This is the first post of a new way of bringing a community together. Parkinson’s disease impacts millions of people all over the globe. It is an illness that can make feel you feel alone in a very large world. But I am hoping that with the […]
2019 Parkinson’s Holiday Gift Guide
You still have time to find that perfect gift for your favorite Parkie. Get to shopping! The holiday season has arrived and although it’s an exciting time, it can be a bit stressful to find that perfect gift for your favorite Parkie… that’s why I’m here to be your holiday gift liaison. Now it doesn’t […]
I Hate Barbie, The Bitch Has Everything!
I hate Barbie! I could feel the rage building up inside me as I struggle to zip up a pair of sassy, yet sophisticated slacks. I am sucking my stomach in so hard, that angry tears run down my cheeks… not because I am crying… I am actually laughing. “Ha, Ha. Good one!” I have […]
And The Award Goes To…
It all started with an email from my Dad. He was describing this contest called the Bakken Invitation. I could win a trip to Hawaii and $20,000 towards my efforts in the Parkinson’s Community… “Yeah right” I thought to myself. It sounded too good to be true. Who really wins these types of things? […]
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Parkinson’s Superstar 2012 Video National Parkinson’s Foundation began a nationwide call for Parkinson’s Superstar nomination in February 2012, in a move to honor individuals who make a difference in the Parkinson’s community, to be announced during April, Parkinson’s Awareness month. The founder of “Parkinson’s in Balance”, Allison Smith-Conway, was picked as 2012 Superstar! Allison […]