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My life with Parkinson's Disease
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Jeremy Likness
Jan 59 min read
Nuances of the New Year
Reflections on what I did too much of in 2024 and how I will be more present as "me" in 2025.
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Jeremy Likness
Sep 17, 20243 min read
Tap. Tap. Is this thing on?
Yes, I'm back. Why'd I stop posting? What am I up to now? What's this I hear about YOPN?
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Jeremy Likness
Jan 9, 20245 min read
Hawks and rocks: the Colorado Springs adventure
Visiting the beauty of Colorado Springs with the uninvited travel companion: Parkinson's Disease.
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Jeremy Likness
Dec 21, 20237 min read
Deep Brain Stimulation
What a year! Astrophotography, whales, waves, new homes, work opportunities, a conference, travel, and so much more. As I celebrate 2023...
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Jeremy Likness
Sep 24, 20238 min read
Ain't Nothin' but a Coast Thang
From the gateway to the cascades to the Oregon Coast, my life just went through a major change. Parkinson's Disease made it interesting!
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Jeremy Likness
Jul 26, 202314 min read
Getting comfortable with my voice
There's a new conference coming to town, and it was designed by the Young Onset Parkinson's Community *for* the YOPD community!
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Jeremy Likness
Jun 7, 20235 min read
Finding my new normal
On those days when you can almost forget you have Parkinson's Disease...
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Jeremy Likness
May 7, 20238 min read
The Long Climb Ahead
The struggles of living with Parkinson's Disease and the way I find peace and comfort, plus a trip to Colorado where I saw a rocket fall.
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Jeremy Likness
Apr 1, 20236 min read
Parkinson's Awareness 2023
April is Parkinson's Awareness month. Learn about how Parkinson's Disease, or PD, has impacted my life and ways you can help support.
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Jeremy Likness
Feb 17, 20236 min read
The National Bill to End Parkinson's Act
Support the National Bill to End Parkinson's Act! How I use pain to fight Parkinson's Disease. Can PD beat me in a game of 9-ball?
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Jeremy Likness
Dec 14, 20225 min read
Motivated by Pain
PD can be unrelenting and painful, but pain can be motivating. This is my journey through life with a disease that doesn't rest.
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Jeremy Likness
Oct 1, 20224 min read
17,541 Days
I just turned 48. These are my reflections on how my life has changed and the magical gift I received on a remote island near Canada.
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Jeremy Likness
Sep 11, 20228 min read
No time to tame time
A look at my experiences with work, astrophotography, and Parkinson's Disease over the past several months.
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Jeremy Likness
May 14, 20225 min read
Assistive Technology at and by Microsoft
I had the chance to use Microsoft's adaptive accessories, including a special mouse and "super button." This is my review.
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Jeremy Likness
Apr 29, 20226 min read
PD is not welcome here
Everyone's PD journey is different. For Parkinson's Awareness month, I share some common symptoms, how they affect me and what I'm doing.
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Jeremy Likness
Jan 17, 20224 min read
The Burpee Bootcamp Rap Update
What do burpees, bootcamps, and raps have in common? I've been involved with all three and these are my updates!
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Jeremy Likness
Dec 28, 20216 min read
2021: Mixed Reviews
A look back at how I did with my 2021 goals, and a look forward at how I will grow in 2022.
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