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My Safe Bag

April 19, 2017 By: PerkyParkie13 Comments

I have noticed lately that my balance has been a bit wonky. I can’t walk down a flight of stairs without holding onto the rail and I must concentrate on every step I take or else I feel like I will fall.  As I stagger down, I pretend like no one notices me. I hope to […]

Letters From My Parents

March 22, 2017 By: PerkyParkie9 Comments

I was spring-cleaning last weekend, which is something that gives me immense pleasure. I know… I‘m bizarre. I start by organizing my home and disposing the things that I hold onto needlessly… and yes, that does mean the red dress that just doesn’t quite fit right, but I still believe that I can magically morph […]

A Letter PD on our 7th Anniversary

March 16, 2017 By: PerkyParkie12 Comments

This Saturday is my 7-year anniversary of being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. I wonder what Parkinson’s will give me to celebrate 7 years of having a committed relationship with it? Whoa… to think back to all the memorable moments that we have spent together… Priceless. I felt that the best way to celebrate our courtship […]

Dreaming about Parkinson’s

March 2, 2017 By: PerkyParkie6 Comments

It was a bright sunny day as I pull up to the curb of a grassy park. The sky was bright blue with an occasional fluffy cloud leisurely drifting by. I feel the warmth of the sun beaming down on my face as I slowly get out of my car. I pull a yoga mat, […]

9 Freebies You Get With Parkinson’s

February 2, 2017 By: PerkyParkie21 Comments

When you have Parkinson’s disease, it’s easy to focus on what you’ve lost. You feel as if Parkinson’s has stripped away a part of who you are and you will never be able get that back.  This can be overwhelming and seemingly hopeless. But knowing I always look for the brighter side of things, I […]

Wellness Life Coaching

January 9, 2017 By: PerkyParkie2 Comments

What are your goals for the upcoming year? One of my intentions for 2017 was to expand my reach in the community, but seeing as there is only one of me, (thank goodness, one of me is enough) I had to come up with creative ways I could help people who were slightly out of […]

My Family Photo Booth Eggnog Challenge

December 25, 2016 By: PerkyParkie2 Comments

What is my family like you ask?  If my past two blogs in which I detailed how my family transforms into the Griswold Family from the National Lampoons Christmas Vacation didn’t give you a clear enough answer….well here they are as I introduce my family while playing the Photo Booth Eggnog Game.  Enjoy!  

Life Lessons From A Turkey

November 23, 2016 By: PerkyParkie6 Comments

My family lives in Arizona, so it ‘s my daughterly duty to make a valiant effort to celebrate the yearly turkey day in the desert.  But, 5 years ago, due to a hectic work schedule, I would have to spend Thanksgiving on my own in Southern California. A master plan was in the making…. I would demonstrate […]

12 Things Not To Say To Someone With Parkinson’s

November 3, 2016 By: PerkyParkie73 Comments

It can be difficult knowing how to respond to someone who has Parkinson’s disease (PD).  Trying to find one sentence that expresses your concern, compassion and your desire to help can be as difficult as hugging a greased pig. Sometimes our best intentions are taken out of context and we can sound insensitive.   So instead […]

Perky’s Pick-Stamina Compact Strider

October 12, 2016 By: PerkyParkiecomment

Let’s face it, sometimes I just don’t want to leave my couch. It’s almost as if the cushions become a vortex, pulling me back into its cozy fluffiness. It also doesn’t help that my dog Crash has magical snuggle powers. I believe that he flicks his supernatural dander dust on me which then turns me […]

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Perky Parkie

Perky Parkie

I am a medical anomaly, advocate for people, freakishly smart, believer of unicorns, self-proclaimed addict of frozen yogurt, secretly a ninja, and personally planning the assassination of Barbie...Oh and I have Parkinson's disease. If I could describe myself in one sentence, I wouldn't be blogging!

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A New Year’s Promise

2019. Another year for the books!  I have been busy working on some exciting things for the Parkinson’s community, that I can’t wait to share with you all…. and yes, it does include unicorns eating frozen yogurt.  But that has left me little time to blog the last couple of weeks. So please enjoy my […]

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