Jun 1A Game ChangerAuthor: Sheri Denkensohn-Trott You are probably thinking that I’m going to write about something in my life that is super important. And while what I’m about to tell you isn’t filled with deep thought and meaning, it has changed my life in a positive way. …Routine3 min read
Jun 1Minor Hassle; Still AnnoyingAuthor: Tony Trott Recently, I got a cut on the tip of my thumb of my right hand. It wasn’t a terribly deep cut and it hardly bled at all, so I figured it was just a dumb mistake that I made, and I’d have to be gentle with my…Urgent Care3 min read
Apr 30Don’t Cry Over Spilt MilkAuthor: Sheri Denkensohn-Trott As a quadriplegic, daily life includes lots of spilling. Not just liquids, but also food from plates, chips from a bowl, you name it, and I can spill it. I used to get upset but now I laugh about it, and someone helps me refill whatever was…3 min read
Apr 30New LifeAuthor: Tony Trott There really is no question that Sheri and I have an incredible terrace on our condo. Arguably, one of the best in Arlington! …3 min read
Apr 20FocusAuthor: Tony Trott Sometimes we have to look at the big picture. If, for no other reason, than because the smaller picture really isn’t too pleasant. I am sure that many people, regardless of ability, have figured this out already. …3 min read
Apr 20Looking Back HelpsAuthor: Sheri Denkensohn-Trott I’ve am a big believer in focusing on the present. Through meditation and related classes, I practice centering myself, breathing deeply, and going inward. Focusing on the moment and getting rid of all the “buzzing bees” that create chatter in my head. You all know what that…Focus3 min read
Feb 28Daffodils & SunshineAuthor: Sheri Denkensohn-Trott March will be six months since my sister passed away. In some ways it feels like just yesterday, but in others I do feel the passage of time. I still have grief as my companion, but it is much more tolerable. Most days I think about happy…Daffodils3 min read
Feb 28Completed!Author: Happy on Wheels Sometimes (really most of the time) it feels good to complete a task even if it is not a particularly exciting one! Take, for example, folding clothes. Now I can’t say that I fold and put away all my clothes every single time I wash them…Completed2 min read
Feb 1Back to SchoolAuthor: Sheri Denkensohn-Trott (Happy on Wheels) At 54, I am a student again. I’m currently enrolled in the Cornell online certification course in Diversity, Inclusion, & Equity. After a three-day symposium, my first class began last week. It is module one, called Increasing Employee Engagement. So far, I am loving…Ecornell4 min read
Feb 1Better DaysAuthor: Tony Trott (Happy on Wheels) As we continue to deal with this pandemic, we probably are aware of one of the main issues facing most people, however, we can’t always see everything. And so engaging with people may require us to use a bit of tact. …Tact2 min read
