brucepresslerNov 19, 20241 min readAri’s DreamI’m Ari, a spirited JackChi with a heart full of dreams—or at least, dreams full of squirrels! Last night, I found myself in a...
brucepresslerNov 8, 20241 min readLet’s Work TogetherPart of the reason Democrats lost the election is that many Americans perceive the party as dominated by left-wing ideals and coastal...
brucepresslerNov 8, 20242 min readThe Endurance of DemocracyIn the complex tapestry of American politics, my choice not to support Donald Trump for President stems from deep-seated convictions...
brucepresslerOct 26, 20241 min readParkinson’s Sucks - But I Choose OptimismParkinson’s sucks—there’s no sugarcoating that. The tremors, the stiffness, the unpredictability of it all. Some days, just getting out...
brucepresslerOct 24, 20243 min readThe Little Man- A Short StoryIn the summer of 1965, the California Bay Area was a kaleidoscope of sun-drenched afternoons and the distant hum of cars whizzing by on...
brucepresslerOct 12, 20241 min readDonald Trump - A PoemIn a tower tall, he made his claim, A brash facade, a self-made name, With words like daggers, he took the stage, A tempest brewed,...
brucepresslerOct 11, 20241 min readExercise is the only way to slow Parkinson’s Disease - A Poem.Though Parkinson’s whispers, a thief in the night, I’m learning to fight it, exercise brings light. With every punch thrown, every mile...
brucepresslerSep 27, 20241 min readWriting inspired By the Butchart GardensButchart Gardens, a floral paradise, Where colors bloon and fragrances entice, Paths winding through manicured splendor, Each turn a new...
brucepresslerSep 13, 20242 min readParkinson's and the Availability of HealthcareLiving with Parkinson’s Disease has educated me on not just PD, but on how everyone is different. All persons with PD are different in...
brucepresslerAug 30, 20241 min readLiving with Parkinson’s Disease - A PoemIn a body that once moved with ease, Now tremors shake and limbs freeze. A silent battle, unseen by most, Yet courage and strength shall...
brucepresslerAug 11, 20241 min readCorrections by Jonathan FranzenI'm reading Corrections by Jonathan Franzen. This is not a book review as I have only begun and am about 50 pages in. The book is about a...
brucepresslerAug 9, 20242 min readThis Post Was Written The Day President Biden Dropped Out Of The Presidential RaceI was going through my blog post drafts and saw this one that I wrote the day that President Biden dropped out of the Presidential race....
brucepresslerAug 7, 20242 min readParkinson's Disease; After Four Years, I'm Not In Denial AnymoreHearing the words “I want to talk to you about your Parkinson’s ” from a Neurologist should have put me into a spiral of “why me” “what...
brucepresslerJun 7, 20243 min readThe Bonneville Salt Flats and Childhood MemoriesWhen I was younger, I had only heard of the Bonneville Salt Flats from car commercials on T.V. Driving, it becomes obvious why they would...
brucepresslerMay 31, 20242 min readChicago And the Architectural River TourChicago has always been in the background of my life. There was a part of my Grandfather’s family that lived in Chicago. They were known...
brucepresslerMay 26, 20241 min readGreat Cleveland RestaurantsNot far from our hotel is 4th St. We ate at two of the restaurants. Mable’s BBQ and Cordelia. After we sat down at Mable’s BBQ the server...
brucepresslerMay 26, 20242 min readThe Rock And Roll Hall Of FameMusic has always been important in my life. The first record I bought was Sergio Mendes and Brazil 66 “ the Look of Love. The first...
brucepresslerMay 23, 20242 min readAshtabula OhioWhen people think about Ohio, it’s; Cincinnati, Cleveland, Youngstown and even Dayton. No dis to the fine people of Dayton. So, why...
brucepresslerMay 21, 20242 min readOverland Park To Cleveland OHLeaving Kansas we are heading to Cleveland. Our first stop is in Indianapolis IN. Indy is a good place to stop as it’s only 4.5 hours...
brucepresslerMay 21, 20241 min readOverland Park KansasOverland Park is a suburb of Kansas City Kansas. Remember that Kansas City is in Kansas and Missouri. Mark’s niece Emma graduated high...
