Posts Tagged ‘Narcolepsy’
Cherry Blossom Festival 2011
Photography by Julie Flygare I’m not a morning person, but the blooming of the cherry blossoms in Washington DC is one of the few things that gets me out the door before dawn – three days in a row! To get nice photos, it is important to get there early in the a.m. before the…
Read MoreBreaking News: U.S. Supreme Court takes on Case involving Person with Narcolepsy
The U.S. Supreme Court will take on a case to decide whether a Lutheran Elementary School can be sued for possibly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in firing a teacher with narcolepsy or whether the school is exempt under the establishment clause of the First Amendment. First – a brief summary of some…
Read MoreMy Friend Has Narcolepsy – Guest Blog Post by Gail Pean
(Readers: For the first time, I’ve invited a Guest Blogger for REM Runner! The author of this post, Gail Pean, is a great writer, accomplished artist and close friend. Since meeting in a writing class a year ago, Gail has been a pillar of support and understanding – her shoulder has served as a pillow for…
Read MorePondering the Elusiveness of Sleepiness at NSF’s Sleep Health & Safety Conference
Last week, I attended the National Sleep Foundation‘s Sleep Health & Safety Conference here in Washington, DC. The conference featured a Public Health & Safety Track and a Health Care Professional Track. Reviewing the lists of speakers – both sessions sounded fascinating, so I spent one day on each track. Both mornings, keynote speakers gave…
Read MoreA Flower A Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Today, I woke up from a late afternoon nap around 5pm. My stomach clenched – I’d slept too long and “wasted” my day. Yet, bright sunshine poured in through the windows. With the recent time change – there were still two hours of daylight! Determined to make something of myself – I changed into…
Read MoreSleep-achusetts
Dear Massachusetts,I love you but you’re officially one of the sleepiest States in the country. Please get some rest!!Xoxo,The REM Runner Want to know how sleepy your State is? Check here! (Data Source: CDC. Perceived Insufficient Rest or Sleep Among Adults — United States, 2008. MMWR 58(42);1179-1179.) Today, I represented Wake Up Narcolepsy at the National Sleep Awareness Roundtable in…
Read MoreSLEEP WALK 2011
I’ll never forget today. I’ve dreamed of a Sleep Walk for the past couple years. Today – my dreams came true. Yesterday, I visited craft and party stores in preparation for SLEEP WALK 2011. Although I love festive creative projects – a knot clenched tighter and tighter in my stomach as…
Read More“Kiss Me, I Have Narcolepsy!”
In honor of National Sleep Awareness Week (March 7-13), I’ve decided to do something out of my comfort zone. I’ve decided to SLEEP WALK around the national mall, raising awareness of sleep disorders! I love holidays – I’ve designed silly outfits for every holiday I could think of/create. I’ve worn bunny ears on Easter, heart-shaped…
Read MoreRain Showers Bring Energizing Powers
Rain makes me drowsy. On rainy days, all I want to do is curl up with a book and fall asleep. So when yesterday’s weather report called for torrential downpours, hail, high winds and lightening – I thought, “Hurray, I don’t have to go running.” Rainstorms aren’t for runners, or are they? I went…
Read MoreA Dreamy Valentine’s Day
The stage was set for a perfect Valentine’s Day. Walking into my boyfriend Ben’s house, I saw flowers and gifts beautifully displayed on the entryway table. Butterflies fluttered in my stomach and I smiled to myself. I didn’t know yet that this evening of love would bring me down, literally. For Ben, I’d planned a…
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