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My Team

With the holidays fast approaching, as cliché as it sounds, I find myself thinking about all the amazing people that are in my life and how lucky I am to have them. Right now, I have the best employees/assistants anyone could EVER ask for. I’ve been thinking about writing this blog for a while, but it wasn’t until I had all three of them in my house at the same time (which never happens) for a holiday party this weekend that inspiration finally hit.   NICOLE Superpowers: Finder of Lost Things, Organization [...]

Live Your Life. Show Up.

One of the most common questions I get asked is “How do you manage to have such a positive attitude when your life is so hard and full of so much physical pain?”  Well, there’s a few reasons. The first is that I was raised not to feel sorry for myself. My mother in particular just wouldn’t allow it, which as a child was frustrating, but now I couldn’t be more thankful. She taught me that everyone has challenges and that this physical one was mine. I could either find a way to deal with it or my life would be pr[...]

Clothing for EVERYONE: Classy Little Fashions

Any of you Facebookers know that there is a Facebook group for everything, and Osteogensis Imperfecta is no different. There are several out there, some for the different types, some with a focus on fitness, some with age restrictions, etc. I belong to several, and sometimes it's nice to talk to people who go through the same social and chronic pain issues that I do. There are moments where I disagree with the way some members manage their pain, but to each is own and how they handle their bodies is really none of my busines[...]

CranioSacral Therapy

Most people with Osteogenesis Imperfecta take part in some type of regular physical therapy and/or exercise program. You may think that because we break bones easily we would not be able to do that, but in reality, PT helps our bodies keep moving. Certainly we have to be careful, but anything we can do to allow our bodies to move in a more normal way, like swimming or walking in the water, is ultimately beneficial for our breakage rates, breathing, and overall pain levels. Aside from swimming, the absolute best therapy we[...]

Sugarlanding

“Some believe in destiny and some believe in fate, but I believe that happiness is something we create.” -Something More, Sugarland In 2009, I talked my aunt into braving the heat and the crowds to see an up and coming band called Sugarland at Jazz Fest. The duo had a few songs out on the radio, and I thought they were pretty good. Little did I know exactly how good they were and how much my life was about to change because of them.  I knew five minutes in that I was hooked. Jennifer Nettles literally has the vo[...]

Little Big Fans

For those of you following along, you already know that music is a HUGE part of my life, and that I live for my next concert. For those of you just joining us…You will soon know. I promise. There are a few bands my friend and I follow closely, and today I’m going to tell you about one of my all-time favorites – Little Big Town. Christy and I have been following LBT since before they had more than one song on the radio. Little Big Town consists of four members, Karen Fairchild, Jimmy Westbrook, Kimberly Schlapman[...]
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Partnering with the Humane Society of Louisiana

I've recently embarked on a partnership with the Humane Society of Louisiana where donors are awarded a piece of my art based on how much they donate. The Humane Society focuses on fighting animal cruelty, neglect and mistreatment throughout the entire state. As you would expect, my family has known the head of the Humane Society of Louisiana, Jeff Dorson, since before I can remember, and when he approached me with this partnership idea, it felt like a natural path for me. A local news station, WGNO, recently featured my[...]
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“Hashing It Out” with Jane Hash: An Activist With Osteogenesis Imperfecta

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Today on Looking Up, I'd like to introduce you to a TRUE entrepreneur, Jane Hash, who just so happens to have Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III like me. An activist, business owner, volunteer, podcaster, nutritionist, and blogger herself, Jane has truly done it all. Let's get started! Hey Jane! First, I want to start off with what exactly you DO...or maybe what you DON'T DO would be the shorter list! When someone asks you what you "do," how do you answer them? Thank you for asking that question because it’s someth[...]