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Gym Date

Evelyn Herwitz — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 13:00:01 +0000

Last time I saw my cardiologist, he made the brilliant suggestion that I try to find an indoor track at a local college, so I can keep up my walking practice when the weather gets too cold. I need the aerobic exercise to build up my endurance and stay strong. His idea was a very […]

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Au Naturel

Evelyn Herwitz — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 13:00:15 +0000

Every fall, as the days grow shorter and the temperatures sink, I start looking for a new sweater to add to my collection. This can be a challenge. While there are plenty of warm-looking sweaters on store racks, especially as the holiday shopping season fast approaches, you have to be a fiber detective to be […]

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One More Thing

Evelyn Herwitz — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 12:00:45 +0000

As my family well knows, I have a bad habit of trying to squeeze in as many items on my to-do list as possible before I head out the door. I get a lot done, but all too often I run late—not horribly late, and I manage to make most appointments on time, but when […]

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What Works for Me

Evelyn Herwitz — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:00:18 +0000

Every case of scleroderma is different. But after nearly 30 years with this disease, I’ve learned a thing or two about how to manage. So here are some basic suggestions that I hope will make life easier for you or someone you love with scleroderma: Get the Best Medical Care You Can Find This probably […]

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Don’t Do Anything Stupid

Evelyn Herwitz — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:00:05 +0000

It’s Sunday morning, overcast, nippy. I’m up at 6:00, most definitely not my favorite time to rise. But today’s the day that Al is running a 5K obstacle course race with his hospital co-workers at a track out in Western Massachusetts, and we need to be there by 8:30. Al informed me about this a […]

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On Turtles and Frogs

Evelyn Herwitz — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:00:35 +0000

When it comes to check-out lines, I’m slow. Really slow. Or so it feels when I’m standing at the register, fumbling to remove cash and slide coins back in my wallet without spilling them, fiddling with the receipt, finagling my wallet back into my purse. If I’m shopping with one of my daughters, I’ll just […]

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