Addison’s Adventures
For so many of us who strive to live life to the fullest with Addison’s Disease, we are in a constant balance. People with Addison’s Disease do not make hormones that help the body respond to stress. Stress can be subjective. Each one of us experiences the world differently. There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to replacement hormones for Addison’s Disease. We have to weigh science and medical advice. Sometimes it helps to consider the experiences of others who have the same condition.
Stories from Addison’s Adventures
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Cinq à Sept (Five to Seven)
It was sunny and unseasonably warm for March. Every chair scattered around the Tuileries was taken by someone enjoying a pause in their day. The lucky ones had a view of the Eiffel Tower or cherry blossoms or both. It was around 5 pm. I passed through the park into the narrow streets around the… Keep reading
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Doctor’s Orders
It was one of those long drives that made us question whether we wanted to go straight to bed or buy firewood when we got to the campground. As I was throwing together a cheese platter for dinner, Bruce made a gorgeous fire. The campsites were very close together. When our neighbor came over we… Keep reading
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Small Talk
When traveling solo, I strike up as many conversations as possible with shopkeepers and anyone who looks like a fellow extrovert. When I was in France, I uncovered things like where to go for a coffee in a hidden courtyard in Montpellier. These conversations also gave me the opportunity to spontaneously practice speaking French. I… Keep reading
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Racing Home from Austin to Boston
We had a problem. The drive from Austin to Boston is nearly 2000 miles. We hoped to get home by Mother’s Day but that would require three days of overtime driving. Anything more than an eight-hour day, even split between the two of us, turns into a dashboard warning to take a break with a… Keep reading
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The Alamo Plot Twist
When you say “The Alamo” to anyone who grew up in the 80s, they think of Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, not high school US history class. In the movie Pee-wee Herman’s precious red bicycle was stolen and left in the basement of The Alamo. He went on a cross-country adventure to retrieve it. When Pee-wee finally… Keep reading
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Banjo and Bass
After we were settled at our campground in Waurika, Oklahoma, we took a walk to check out the other campsites, like we always do. Sometimes we note the most scenic site so if we return we can reserve it. The best site to us doesn’t just include a view of nature, it also demonstrates style… Keep reading
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Chasing Clear Skies in Tornado Alley
On this trip, we have become weather stalkers. Before we left three weeks ago, I monitored the weather for driving conditions. After we arrived in Minneapolis, I stalked the weather because there was supposed to be a thunderstorm with quarter-sized hail. I did not want that hitting the van. When that passed incident-free, I started… Keep reading
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Seven More Feet
It was time to leave our campground in Hermann, MO and head to Minneapolis. We offered our leftover firewood to our neighbors who were a retired couple from Louisiana. The gentleman came to our site to collect it. He looked over at the bikes on the back of the van and asked us if we… Keep reading
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The 240-mile Katy Trail
Our stopover in Hermann positioned us right on the 240-mile Katy Trail that spans the entire width of Missouri. This is the longest continuous rail trail in the U.S. This is not my average afternoon ride in Topsfield, Massachusetts with road crossings that slow me down—and give me a chance to catch my breath. It… Keep reading
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Walking & Wine Tasting
We landed in Hermann, Missouri for our next stop. I wanted to continue to explore local everything. If Hermann had a theme it would be wineries. I was very curious about how the local wine would taste and stand up to my French wine compass. I grew up drinking French wine and have searched for… Keep reading
