Using the word scare-lift seems interesting terminology. Something made up, used as some kind of description. In fact, that was exactly how the term came out of my mouth. Sitting in the office of the psychologist, Dr. Dave. I was meaning to discuss my fear around riding a chairlift. Dr. Dave has skied all of … More The Scare-Lift

It was a chilly day for golfing. After a long winter, I was excited to get back out, and there were new clubs in my bag. Adjusting to them was going to be challenging. As they were much lighter than my previous set. Hopefully, the lighter weight would improve my ability to play with my … More Round One of the Year: Rope Rider

Playing catch has always been fun. Since I can remember, I have enjoyed throwing any kind of ball. Whether tossing a football or baseball back and forth. There has also been fun had with passing a basketball and soccer ball. Something I did not realize until recently was the importance of playing catch. The value … More Playing Catch 

Skiing had never been something I could simply go enjoy. The activity required many things challenged by my disability. From the number of buckles required to be fastened. Like, the strap to my helmet. Or, the buckles to secure the ski boot. There was also carrying the skies and poles in from the parking lot. … More Downhill Skiing on My Own

The speed rope was a completely new challenge. We had been working with a standard jump rope for a few months. Concentrating on building the coordination of my body. Starting with the double-jumping as a timing mechanism. While, the two jumps helped keep my balance, as the rope traveled. Then, we moved from gaining the … More The Speed Rope