Yep, it’s your Deep Brain Thoughts author, Tom, back at his blog writers desk, furiously typing away at the old typewriter! (Oops, wrong century… I meant computer). I’ve been gone way too long… but with it being Parkinson’s Awareness Month, I had to ‘jump back into the game‘ as they say. And as I always seem to say at this time of the year: ... The post Parkinson’s Awareness Month for 2023 has arrived! appeared first on Deep Brain Thoughts ..read more

This year, for me anyway; it's been a real challenge to be thankful! It's really been the first time since I was diagnosed with Parkinson's that I've felt "What have I got to be thankful for?" What with this crazy COVID-19 still affecting us all (and now it's re-surging); and even with this new GPi DBS I received back in May,... The post A Thankful Parkie 2021 appeared first on Deep Brain Thoughts ..read more

When talking about Parkinson’s, Michael J. Fox – I’m sure all of you know who he is! – is fond of saying, “Science is HARD!” And I totally agree with him – science, especially medical science ... The post I’m No Scientist, but … appeared first on Deep Brain Thoughts ..read more

I love the Christmas season… Always have – especially when I was little. It was magical in a way… of course, then I grew up to be what I am today – an old “fart” – and Christmas seemed to loose that magic, and instead became a stressful sort of yearly ‘chore‘ (and no, my name isn’t Ebenezer!) Well, let’s face it – I’m sure that all of us get pretty stressed out this time of year! ... The post Holiday Tips for Parkies appeared first on Deep Brain Thoughts ..read more

Man, I can’t believe its 2022 -seems just like yesterday I was a young 21 year old slick-looking (but kinda geeky) “punk” who had just graduated from college, and working at his first computer job… Now look at me!! (Uh oh, I guess I’d better not go down that road or I’ll be moaning and groaning on and on forever!) ... The post It’s Another Parkinson’s Awareness Month for 2022! appeared first on Deep Brain Thoughts ..read more

Well, hello again! ... I wanted to take a moment and give everyone a report on the 2021 Michigan Parkinson Foundation’s Annual “I Gave My Sole For Parkinson’s“ walk, which I once again participated in this year... The post A Good Day For A Walk – Parkinson’s Walk 2021 appeared first on Deep Brain Thoughts ..read more

Wow, this is my first blog post after ‘coming back‘ to the blog. And I’m writing it for this year’s Parkinson’s Awareness Month! Feels good to finally get back into blogging and... The post ‘My Life, Updated’ for Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2021 appeared first on Deep Brain Thoughts ..read more

You might be saying right now,”No No No, Tom! You got the title wrong – it’s supposed to be ‘ The Gift that keeps on GIVING’, not TAKING!” Well, I appreciate your concern, but I beg to differ – as the saying goes, “What I have written, I have written!!” Because the ‘Gift‘ I am going to be talking about today is none other than our old ‘friend‘ ... The post The Gift That Keeps On Taking… appeared first on Deep Brain Thoughts ..read more

“What?? What do you mean? I’m still here…” Yes, you may not have heard from your old Deep Brain Thoughts author in awhile… But I’m still hanging in there! I do realize it has been too long since you’ve heard from me... The post Tom, Tom, Where Are You?? appeared first on Deep Brain Thoughts ..read more

You might be saying right now,”No No No, Tom! You got the title wrong – it’s supposed to be ‘ The Gift that keeps on GIVING’, not TAKING!” Well, I appreciate your concern, but I beg to differ – as the saying goes, “What I have written, I have written!!” Because the ‘Gift‘ I am going to be talking about today is none other than our old ‘friend‘ ... The post The Gift That Keeps On Taking… appeared first on Deep Brain Thoughts ..read more