You, Me, and PD

Parky. Dad. Runner. Candy. Coffee. Nat Geo. Skye the Dog’s human. I write things about life with #Parkinsons. I’m a big deal in Antarctica.

[You, Me, and PD @YouMeAndPD]

My Instagram was hacked. I am sorry, but unfortunately you can not purchase RayBan sunglasses for $25. I know, you’re disappointed. It’ll be okay.

[You, Me, and PD @YouMeAndPD]

@LizaBrings 😂😂😂😂 Even his walls are going bankrupt.

[You, Me, and PD @YouMeAndPD]

🙌🏼 💚

[MDS @movedisorder]

MDS has approved a new Diversity and Inclusion statement. The goal is to define values that drive MDS' approach towards its members and community. The MDS Leadership will use this statement to encourage all MDS members to act according to these values. https://t.co/sJdLz08B3s

[You, Me, and PD @YouMeAndPD]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[You, Me, and PD @YouMeAndPD]

@Shakeybloke Looks nice! People are painting rocks over here and leaving them in random places along nature trails. Very cool.

[You, Me, and PD @YouMeAndPD]

@MichaelOkun Sounds long. How about Short Circuit. 😂

[You, Me, and PD @YouMeAndPD]

That nap was epic! What? I had another seizure? Meh, a nap is a nap. 🤨😁

[You, Me, and PD @YouMeAndPD]

It’s ONLY the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Progress will only move as fast as we as a community allow it. Many of you have ailments outside of #Parkinsons. You aren’t PD. Move. Speak. Advocate. Support. Live. #DontBePD

[You, Me, and PD @YouMeAndPD]

A bigger, more welcoming community, is a stronger community. You don’t go to college to get a degree. You go to experience different perspectives from people from all over the world. It shapes you into a better person. POC aren’t participating. Ask yourself... why? Still blocked.

[You, Me, and PD @YouMeAndPD]

I just realized that I’m picking on @PdAvengers. That’s not my goal and I should stop that. Having more POC in leadership and overall prominent positions within our community is the goal. It’s a systemic issue that must be resolved. #Parkinsons

[You, Me, and PD @YouMeAndPD]

The disease may not discriminate, but we as a community need to understand that if the disease doesn’t discriminate then where are all of these voices of color? They aren’t participating. It’s a moral issue and a business issue. More POC are more people in our community.

[You, Me, and PD @YouMeAndPD]

@LindleyClare You’re dog is making me laugh. 😂

[Joy Milne @stumpw0rk50]

It is the 30th Anniversary of the Disabilities Act in America. In March 1990 people like 8 year old Jennifer left their wheelchairs behind and crawled up the steps of government building. She said she would do it even if it took her all night. Be brave.

[Handstand for Parkinson's @christinejeya]

No! The pleasure was mine. You guys are amazing and inspire me! You went out if your way to share my story! Above and beyond what one expects. I can't wait to meet you all one day.

[You, Me, and PD @YouMeAndPD]

@christinejeya I’m glad your interview went great! 💚

[You, Me, and PD @YouMeAndPD]

A minimum of 12/15 founders of the @PdAvengers are white. 80%!!! The one black person is the only black voice I’ve ever heard...and I listen. It’s the same people whether POC or not and they suck all of the oxygen out of the room. Actions speak louder than words. 80%! #Parkinsons

[You, Me, and PD @YouMeAndPD]

I just paid $400 for a video conference MDS appointment that lasted maybe 15 minutes. Most Americans don’t have that much money in their entire savings accounts. For POC the numbers are worse. If they find a cure, but you can’t afford it, then their is no cure. #Parkinsons

[You, Me, and PD @YouMeAndPD]

@NinjaGoodMoves Never... but I’ll keep trying to be. 💚

[You, Me, and PD @YouMeAndPD]

I’m exhausted. Goodnight from #Houston. 💚

[You, Me, and PD @YouMeAndPD]

I’m not trying to save the world... just one person. If that one person, saves another person, and that person saves another person, before you know it... we’ll have saved the world. All of us will have had a part in it. #Together #Parkinsons