Enter The Dragon
In this episode, I tell all about the last scene in Enter the Dragon and how it connects to my experience going to Lollapalooza in 1994, the Wahl’s protocol, and the upcoming Season Finale in Episode 33. Inspired by playing Episode 1 in the last episode, I compare where I am then and now.
Episode 31 Recap
Last episode, Yoko was here. She in Tokyo now, but things continue to happen to me, so let’s talk about them. I fell out of the shower. I saw my MS doctor and we discussed my recovery, and I told him the blanket analogy about how MS is like being trapped under a blanket that can be very heavy at times. From the never-before-heard ancient history, I played Episode 1, about a visit to the occupational therapist, challenges with hot sauce manufacturing, and the desire to share my disabled experience both good and bad. I wonder aloud, should I be on disability? I told the blanket analogy to my occupational therapist. I resolve to try and make something out of crisis.
Enter The 36 Echo Chambers
The echo chamber of social media is like the final scene of the great Bruce Lee movie Enter the Dragon where he fights Han with all the mirrors.
When I went to Lollapalooza in 1994 before Smashing Pumpkins came out they played this scene.
I went to Lollapalooza see the Beastie Boys, and I thought Parliament was especially memorable because they had a guy dressed as a baby. Bootsy Collins was very far out. Cypress Hills was there, and Guided By Voices too, but I wasn’t hip enough to be up on that yet. I was fifteen, and I remember being confused.
Wahl’s Protocol
Listeners wrote in on the website and the Facebook page to ask if I knew about Dr. Terry Wahl’s protocol, which is a dietary approach to fighting multiple sclerosis.
One of the few things that seems to really affect how I am feeling is what I’m eating. Because of this, I try to cook as much as I can myself using minimally processed ingredients. This way I know more about what is going in to my body, so I can easily make changes and modify my approach.
Episode 33 Will Be the Season 1 Finale
The final episode of the season will be the next episode, Episode 33. I’m going to take a pause for a long-overdue upgrade to my computer and audio equipment. In advance of the Season 2 Premiere, I’m going to put season 1 back online. I’m already speaking to different people and making efforts to expand my network, so I can bring new voices and perspectives to the podcast in Season 2. Expanding my vision will increase my podcast’s Disability Consciousness, grow understanding and make our community stronger.
New Growth
Last week the landscaper was here and we planted new plants in the garden, cut some old ones back, and retired some others. New arrivals include red snapdragon, mexican sage. Everything is looking great in the garden and getting ready for Spring.
Differences from Then to Now
Listening to last episode, I was struck by how different things were in Episode 1 in comparison to the present time. In Episode 1, I wonder about getting disability. I applied for disability and received it in Episode 20, five months later. I got my ankle-foot orthotic (AFO) brace in episode 1, but it took until Episode 8, two months later, before I could wear it without too much pain. Even though it still hurts, now I wear it every day. I’m looking into getting a scooter, so I can increase my range and go farther. The best difference is that I feel better and more positive.
Stay Tuned
Tune in to Episode 33 for a look back on Season 1 and how we’ll get ready for Season 2.
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