By Lisa Salvatore Some days I don’t feel disabled or handicapped. I’ll park in a distant parking spot, and confidently walk into the store or restaurant. I want to exclaim to the passersby – hey, look at me, I parked in that far-away spot, way over there! Other days, I may appear strong and healthy,… Continue reading Handicap Pitfalls
I went to my first vision board session with Kristal over 7 years ago. The vision board I created was awesome but it was the process, the sharing and Kristal that made this event extraordinary. It is the work you do afterwards that brings those goals and dreams to life. Kristal is the reason this… Continue reading Guest Blogger: Kristal Fiorentino – The VisionBoard
I have always been blessed with beautiful hair. Full and wavy, I could wear it short or long. I’ve had fun with it throughout the years. I’ve worn it really short, with perms or highlights, or asymmetrical cuts. Now, with this chemo treatment, being without hair is a new experience. I had lost a lot… Continue reading 6) Cancer Journey – Phantom Hair Syndrome
I was out and about at the Celebrate the Valley fair in Granby a few weekends ago and there was one booth that jumped out at me. It was called Strong Poss-Abilities. It reminded me of my blog Finding Abilities! Read below about Tessa and this great new training facility available to individuals with special… Continue reading Feature Friday! Tessa Eichelberger: Strong Poss-Abilities
Photo by Black ice on Pexels.com · I am one in 2,500. · I am one in 75. · I’m 1 in 3. It is MY awareness month. And you get a two-for-one with me. September is Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Awareness Month. It’s also Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month. Yes, I have both conditions and I want… Continue reading My Month, My Numbers
I did it! I finally accepted the fact that I have a disability and requested a handicap room for my vacation in Ogunquit, Maine. My need for a handicap room is mostly to avoid any potential stairs leading to or from the room and an accessible bathroom setup. I need a walk-in shower. The room… Continue reading Handicap Accessible?
By Lisa Salvatore In January, my anxiety was so strong I felt as if I was going to jump out of my skin. It was that time of year when I have to get scans and have blood tests to confirm I am cancer free. “Scanxiety” they call it. With a rising blood tumor marker… Continue reading 5) Cancer Journey – Stay In The Present
It seems as though there is an Awareness Month for everything these days and often there are so many things to be aware of we have to double, triple even quadruple causes for a given month. Honestly, I wish I didn’t have to be quite so aware, but I am; especially in the month of… Continue reading Quadruple the Awareness….
Vision Powered Coaching and Widows Coach Introduction by Lisa Salvatore I met Iris 19 years ago when I started my search for an Adoption Agency. After interviewing and visiting several agencies, I chose Thursday's Child, Iris' Agency. Iris was knowledgeable and supportive and always available to answer questions and offer guidance. Best choice ever! Matched… Continue reading Feature Friday! Iris Arenson-Fuller
I started working with Gina years ago, meeting her in her studio. With Covid, I was able to transition to workouts via Zoom. Gina is amazing! She has so much knowledge about the body and knows so many different techniques. We’d work on everything but my biggest area of improvement was with balance! I have… Continue reading Feature Friday! Gina Marecki, Personal Trainer and Author
Finding Abilities 