Hello coleagues,
Yes indeed, I've returned to the list after a 6 months or so absence.
I actually returned a couple of months ago but I remained quiet hoping to
learn some net manners.( Sorry Ivan, I can not pick on you any more!) I do
have a couple of questions and a comment or two
The Questions
About a year ago I stopped publishing a health newsletter which
came out monthly, was in color, ran about 10 pages and cost me
about $180 an issue (110 copies). In addition to providing
infomation about chronic illness it proved to be a great learning
experience for those that were new to writing. But alas, it folded
because of money and my stubbornnest in not yielding to less
expensive measures
The time has now arrived for me or me and someone else to
resurrect THE GOOD TIMES NEWSLETTER but I need to find the money
or cut cost. I've tried various organizations including the
national PD groups but to no avail.I've tried individuals, said
to be rich. Again, no go. For the first 6 months I survived on
contributions from local store owners but that wonderful grass
root effort faltered. I even contacted to the manufacturer of my
printer and heard "we don't give to individuals". I kind of
understand that but it is hard to listen to repeatedly.
So what I'm going to do this time is to cut the cost of which ink
cartridges account for about 70%. Online Auction houses are one
source but as I read, say, E-Bay, there is no way to be sure of
the quality. As I understand PD medication the effectiveness
of the drug is maintained for at least a year depending on its
storage. But when the notice on the cartrudge says "use before"
I assume the worst.
So my first question is ....Who knows something obout purchasing
ink on line. It sells for about 1/2 to 1/3 the price in a store.
What do I need to know?
My second question has to do with funding. Suggestions?
My third question is What would you pay for such a year
subscription to such a newsletter as described above. I will try
and put a back copy on my web site.
My fourth question has nothing to do with anything noted above.
Who has attended any of Landmark Educational programs.This is a
program that is of a transformational education nature. I have
been attending for the past 6-8 months and have found it to be
a wonderful experience.
My only comment today is about how I'm doing since my staged
bilateral pallidotomy in August 1995 and Sept.1996. I'm doing
very well. There has been no suggestion of any symptomatic
return. Prior to my surgeries I carried a diagnosis of end stage
PD and was being lind up for a nursing home. Today I'm free of
any primary symptoms and while I still take medication I'm free
to live a near normal life.
Regards
George
Editor of the GOOD TIMES NEWSLETTER, A home grown product that stands for
the notion that Parkinsons is not a sentence but rather an opportunity.
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