Dystonia/Parkinson's OPRAH episode airs again tomorrow, TUESDAY Sept. 1

Quick post:

OPRAH airs again tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1, ABC

Michael J. Fox, Rogers Hartmann and Dr. Oz

Second chance to see the episode...and for more details

on what Dystonia is, I will be more than happy to direct you

to sites that give you a very clear explanation about what it entails.

Picture is of my sister and me on the U.S.S. Harry S. Truman

A nuclear aircraft carrier

Norfolk, Virginia

Thanks to our Grandfather, R. Adm. Paul E. Hartmann

The Power of the Human Spirit

After many action-packed days with the little Hartmanns, they headed back to prepare for the school year. It's always hard to say goodbye, but thanks to the Wright Brothers, I can fly to see them whenever I like.

Thanks, Wright Brothers.

Yesterday I drove up north from Virginia Beach to visit a lovely woman who has generalized Dystonia. Even through all of her challenges, struggles and pain she has such a light in her eyes and such palpable eagerness. Her life force was evident from the moment I laid eyes on her.

She is an amazing artist -- needlepointing (even with her compromised hands)

and amazing quilting. Gorgeous.

Just from our short time together, she has my eternal respect.

Margo Bavry. You rule! Consider me a friend forever.

You know where to find me if you ever need ANYTHING.

Love,

Rogers

xo

Hugs and kisses to your dogs and kitties.

Picture above is the beach in front of our house. At Sunset.

Virginia Beach

Always soul-enhancing to be with your family.

For me, anyway.

Working, but also finding time to be present and have a great time

with the 5 little Hartmanns.

Virginia Beach is one of my homes away from home.

Especially, because this is where my parents met.

I am meeting with Dystonia brethren while here and I

am sure it will be a big lump crabcake-fest.

GREAT t-shirts soon. Thanks for all for all of the interest.

I have taken great care with them, so hopefully, folks will not

only be inclined to buy, but to wear.

My mantra these days (to myself and others, if they like) is

DO NOT LET DYSTONIA DEFINE YOU.

Pic is of Gus staring out at the ocean while we were

awaiting our lunch at Dockside.

Happy Weekend!

Me in my hometown of Dallas, Texas -- Thanks NBC-D/FW