'Tis the (Pandemic) SeasonSomehow time has sped forward at an impossible rate of speed. I know we have all said it, how can nine months...reactions1comment
The Anxiety of "What Ifs"Although I don’t think it is going to last too long, I am excited we are all being “paroled” this week. Released...reactionscomments
A Macular Degeneration CarolWe all know the ol’ Christmas story, A Christmas Carol, about Ebenezer Scrooge. You know, the guy who hates Christmas because it...reactionscomments
Video CallsAs we navigate a holiday season confounded by a worsening global pandemic, it is once again time to make lemonade out of...reactionscomments
3 Lessons on Seeing the Brighter SideNo matter your diagnosis or how long you have been challenged with macular degeneration (MD), we all know there is definitely a...reactionscomments
Life Is a Journey... Not a Guided TourLife is a journey, not a guided tour... Once upon a time, perhaps back in the 1980s, that phrase seemed to be...reactionscomments
To See What I SeeI was very fortunate in being born in St. Louis, Missouri, the Midwest, to a very loving family. I was born to...reactions1comment
Understanding the Costs of Macular Degeneration: Beyond Medical ExpensesI was reminded the other day of some of the additional costs of living with macular degeneration. I had been shopping for...reactions16comments
Vision Loss, A Family AffairVision loss was something I learned about early in life. At a young age, my father lost the vision in one eye...reactionscomments
When Macular Degeneration Is Triggered By Everyday MomentsI was in my kitchen last weekend cooking up some chili for a family chili cookoff. It was a beautiful fall morning...reactions1comment
Shoot. A Shot.Sometimes, the time between retinal rechecks feels like a honeymoon of sorts. Definitely not the holiday at the beach kind of honeymoon...reactions5comments
Seeing Is Not Always BelievingThis year has been strange and difficult for everyone. In this very unusual 2020, my family experienced a rare and unfamiliar condition...reactions2comments
Watch Out for Silent Cars!This is yet another attempt at trying to assure I - and everyone else - do NOT become roadkill. I don’t know...reactionscomments
Thanksgiving Will Look Different This YearLast fall was a really difficult time in my life. My sweet grandmother passed away and my ex-husband’s alcoholism spun out of...reactions5comments
Simple Changes Can Make Living With MD EasierWhen your vision begins to deteriorate, there are some simple things you can do immediately to make life a little easier. As...reactions3comments
My Imaginary WingmanIt didn’t happen this way, I wish it had but it sure didn’t! Let’s enjoy an imaginary journey back in time. What I...reactions2comments
The Importance of Emotional Healing While Battling Macular DegenerationMany of us here at MacularDegeneration.net are experiencing or are helping to care for a loved one with vision loss. There are...reactionscomments
How to Watch Movies with Audio DescriptorsStarting out as an interesting morning. My wireless mouse is “dead”, out of electricity. Note to self - and all you folks...reactionscomments
Practicing Gratitude for Better HealthIt’s November the month our nation sets aside a special day to be thankful. Already I am seeing numerous posts on social...reactionscomments
A Hard Act to Follow: My Mother's JourneyWhen my mother was in her mid-sixties she noticed problems with her vision and went to the best eye specialist she could...reactions3comments
