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Best Tire Pump?
I’ve decided to put an end to allowing my wheelchair from disrupting my social life. I don’t ALWAYS need to be in my 314lb powerchair. No siree bob. I’m lucky enough to have a lightweight manual, so I mine as well use it right? SO many of my friends, since the economic-crisis hit, have been throwing parties at their homes instead of going out, and I’m sick of missing out on all the fun. Time to be ok with getting lifted up flights of stairs, Tiff. There’s just one teeny tiny problem: The wheels on my manual lose air really fast, and going to the gas station in freezing cold Minnesota weather…
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Best Halloween Costume Ever.
Here’s Mike M., a C5 quad and a smarty-pants guy (he’s a law student), who I met at the World Stem Cell Summit last September. Dude, why didn’t I think of this?! – Tiff
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Dame Edna Makeup Line On the Way!
Are you a fan of the glamorous, iconic Dame Edna Everage just like me? If so (and if you’re a hardcore fan of MAC Cosmetics), then this is a happy day! Pictures (and descriptions) have just been released to the public and the collection looks divine! It will be available for purchase after the holiday season, and look at Dame Edna’s famous eye glasses decal on the compacts?! There’s also plenty of products in Dame Edna’s signature color: Lilac. OMG squee!! Check out all the fanciful details here! – Tiff
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My New Fav Eye Cream
And it’s not even made for eyes. That’s usually the best way to find things anyways. Last month I made friends with a woman nearing 40. And she looked 30. Her skin was immaculate, so I asked her what her secret was. She said BeautiControl’s Regeneration Extreme Repair Hand Therapy. It’s made for hands, but it contains Alpha Hydroxy and she swears by it (she too found out about this lotion via word of mouth). Consider this my public service for the month, people. Not only is this stuff amazing, it’s cheap too! For a mini-size (which is all you need because a little goes a long way) it costs only $4.50.…
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Technology Shows More Hope, AGAIN
Have you guys heard about this exciting new development in technology helping people with paralysis move again? Monkeys move paralyzed muscles with their minds: AMAZING! (a 10 minute vid from 60 Minutes) Again, I’ll happily use technology as my minion to walk again. Screw stem cells. THIS is future! – Tiff
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Hamster on a Piano!
Get ready to laugh your ass off. – Tiff PS. The hamster ends up ok in the end, despite getting his tootsie caught in between some keys.
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Covet of the Week: Colin Stuart Heels
The Shoe Goddess may have good taste, but little does she know that these Colin Stuart Mary Jane Platform Heels (available at Victoria’s Secret), which she recently recommended on her blog, are also a well-heeled fashion tip for women who use wheelchairs. The double straps, the stacked heel (great for balancing on foot plates), and the subtle color choices (making them a greart, core shoe closet item), are a simply fantastic buy for women like us. I too want these in rose satin. Talk about the most perfect shade of pink! Gorg. You can buy your pair here for $78. – Tiff
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Hey Jacket, Stop Being an Ass
Out of all the clothing on this planet, there’s one garment that’s without a doubt the hardest to put on if you’re paralyzed: And that’s the jacket. When you’re in a wheelchair, reaching behind/around you, while trying to avoid getting your jacket caught on your push handles (if you have them that is) is seriously one of the most scream-inducing things ever. And even though I’ve been injured for 15 years, I still haven’t found a trick that works every time. Have you? It’s almost winter and jacket-season is upon us. Help! I’m sick of fighting with my bloody jacket! – Tiff PS. And no, ponchos are not an option. Can you say EW?
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Transformer Tiff
Seriously, I’d be ok with this. If stem cells can’t cure me in my lifetime, I’d have no beef in taking robotic technology instead. Potato, potatoe. So…do I look sexy or what? Don’t know if you’re in the loop or not, but there’s been a lot of research happening this year in the robotic technology field (2008 is the Year of the Rat afterall, symbolizing activity, hard work, and renewal), giving hope to people with spinal cord injuries everywhere; providing real belief that being able to walk again will happen in their lifetime (with ReWalk being one of the companies that’s gotten the most attention). Check this bad boy out (yet to be featured on this blog…I think):…
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You Lose Gov’t Spray Paint Dude