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Perky’s Interview with Brian Grant

September 23, 2016 By: PerkyParkie2 Comments

It’s the last day of the World Parkinson Congress and although I’m completely exhausted, my fomo is keeping me from diving into those freshly ironed linens on my hotel bed. For those who aren’t well versed in hip lingo, fomo is the fear of missing out. And let me tell you, there is no way […]

Tips For Traveling to WPC

September 12, 2016 By: PerkyParkie9 Comments

  It is almost time for the World Parkinson’s Congress (WPC) in Portland and I’m as giddy as high school girl the night before prom. On top of being an Ambassador for the event, I going to make new friends, eat super yummy food and learn what’s new in the Parkinson’s world…. and I mean […]

Moving with Apple Workshop

August 24, 2016 By: PerkyParkie17 Comments

We live in a Splendiferous time of technology.  Did you ever think that you could talk to your watch and it will dictate what you said, then create a detailed text message that you can send to your dog to let him know you will be home late but will bring him a bully stick? Don’t […]

Perky’s Picks-AlignMed Postural Apparel

July 11, 2016 By: PerkyParkie15 Comments

It’s a perfect time for this blog as I find myself hunched over my laptop taping on the keyboard. I try to remind myself to focus on my posture, but as soon as I get distracted…. I morph into the Hunchback of Notre Dame. So what’s happening to my body with Parkinson’s disease and how […]

Perky’s Picks-MYTAGALONGS and Fashionable Canes

May 11, 2016 By: PerkyParkie13 Comments

Today on my Perky’s Picks page, I will be reviewing 2 products that I feel could be helpful for the day in the life of a Parkie. Before I continue, please read my small print disclaimer: * In an effort to be open and transparent with my readers, I was not compensated for this post, […]

Crash and I Are Recovering Together

March 29, 2016 By: PerkyParkie34 Comments

It started off as any other day, a bright sunny Monday afternoon in Southern California. My dog Crash and I were enjoying our daily walk to the community dog park. This was a place where we went often because he loved to dig, run, bark and play. I noticed that my Parkinson’s was a little […]

A letter To PD On Our Anniversary

March 18, 2016 By: PerkyParkie17 Comments

Today is my 6-year anniversary of being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. I wonder what Parkinson’s will give me to celebrate 6 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 was […]

What I Can Do

March 10, 2016 By: PerkyParkie37 Comments

I have been having a little bit of a challenge with my Parkinson’s disease lately. It has been, shall we say frustrating… yes, I can think of more descriptive words to describe the current state of my health, but I will refrain. I used to be able to know my body and how my symptoms […]

Just Say No

March 3, 2016 By: PerkyParkie17 Comments

Every time you say no to someone else, you say yes to you.” –Reiki Master Suri It has been a skill that I have been practicing for over a decade and am just now getting comfortable with it… saying no. I haven’t perfected the art of denial, without guilt, but I do appreciate the many […]

What would you say about Parkinson’s disease?

February 19, 2016 By: PerkyParkie5 Comments

If someone asked you, “Tell me about your Parkinson’s disease”, what would you say? Would it be something optimistic, inspirational or motivating? Or maybe it would be something fearful, angry, or sad? There is no right answer… just as long as it comes from the heart. One of the main reasons people read my blog… […]

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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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