“Success is not achieved by winning all the time. Real success comes when we rise after we fall. I am grateful for the victories, but I am especially grateful for the losses, because they only made me work harder.” [3, pg.119]                                                                       Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali felt like he had to prove that he was … Continue reading FIGHT!!! part 3 →

After Muhammad Ali’s loss to the Heavyweight Champion, Joe Frazer and his second career loss to Ken Norton, who broke Ali’s jaw, he considered hanging up his gloves and walking away. Maybe he couldn’t comeback after all and should just retire. Ali took some time to assess the situation, He decided not to retire, but … Continue reading Continue Fighting – part two →

"Stand up and fight.!" I had promised a three part series on how we should be like Muhammad Ali when it comes to fighting Parkinson's Disease. I figured to write the articles in a couple of days. I have joined the Rock Steady Boxing group in Chelsea, Michigan, which helps us KO Parkinson's from our … Continue reading QUICK APOLOGY – part ?? →

You call this a Boardwalk? Legal disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor. Before I retired, I was a Lutheran Pastor. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in April of 2021.  Everything that follows comes from books, articles, testimonials, and magazines I have read, watched, and listened to. I am eager to share what I have … Continue reading FIGHT LIKE YOU’RE THE GREATEST! – part one →

I vividly recall when I was much younger being called demented. At that time demented meant I was stupid, dumb and/or ignorant. I would make a comment and one of my sisters would say, “Don’t be demented.” They knew how to make an appropriate eye roll and use a tone of voice that was sure … Continue reading DEMENTED MINDS →

The results from my Neuropsychological exam are in. and I do not have dementia. After four hours together their impression, or conclusion was: “Mr. Woodby’s current test results contained evidence for intermittent difficulties with attention and executive function, but most measures tested in the Average range or better including intellectual functioning, simple attention, verbal learning, … Continue reading DEMENTED MIND – NOT! →

I went to the Rock Steady boxing group in Chelsea, Michigan, today. We fight the effects of Parkinson’s using techniques and moves also found in boxing.  I Am The Greatest!¡! Like Winston Churchill said,        "We will fight Parkinson's on the beaches, we will fight on the landing strips,                  We will fight in the … Continue reading Never stop fighting!! →

I'll Drink to that!!! "A toast! to our good health." My Primary Care Doctor burst through the door and with as much emphasis as he could muster declared, “You Don’t Have Parkinson’s!!” If I had a very quick mind, I would have said something like, “I’m so glad you cleared that up because the Neurologist, … Continue reading YOU DON’T HAVE PARKINSON’S!!! →