I have been writing for MSMusing's On-Line Magazine for the past 2 years.  I am so thankful I found an outlet where I can express myself without being judged.  Here are a few of my pieces that I had in the past issues.  Thanks to Car for the opportunity!

Good Morning By: Pincushion AKA Julie Cornelison The alarm clock goes off Sailing sung by Christopher Cross Do I hit the snooze? No I just can't lose Another morning filled with life Listening to the birds chirping, welcoming the sun's warm rays Wake up you sleepy head It's time to start the day Wants, needs, and pleads Yes those are my three Those loving children belong to me Sailing sung by Christopher Cross It's time to turn the alarm clock off Good Morning

Anniversaries By: Julie Cornelison AKA Pincushion Wow the years do fly by fast, don't they? Two years for the magazine that keeps going strong like the Energizer Bunny, I am sure it will keep going and going and going. And one and a half years since I was diagnosed with MS. I can't help but think that we wish our lives away. Always wanting Friday to be here so that we may enjoy the weekend with family and friends. Counting the days down till vacation. Even as children we waited in anticipation for upcoming Holidays or summer vacation. I have been reading the magazine for over a year. I have come across some encouraging articles as well as some "sit on the edge of your seat" short stories. I am always looking forward to the next month's issue even if you have to read from back page to front. I love the photographs that Ralph sends in and Tony's quote of the month. And of course I don't dare skip another humorous sales pitch from SEI. I started writing for the magazine in October of last year. At first I was a little intimidated in fear my writing would not be good enough for such a wonderful magazine. But now that I have been able to get over that fear, I enjoy it so much. I even tried my hand at Poetry. The response from that alone made me feel on top of the world. I think writing for me has helped get some of my fears and frustrations with this disease out in the open. Maybe someone else might be going through the same thing. My feelings are there for all to read but then so are so many others out there. It's a way to express what you might be feeling way down deep inside but are afraid to share it with your friends or family in fear they think you are making too much out of it. I love being able to write about anything. Sure the topic of the month is helpful but as Car says "It doesn't matter what you write just send it in. " We are so fortunate to have Car as our editor and for creating this magazine. It has been a wonderful outlet for us all. I wish her so much continued success as she is much deserving of all praises. I want to thank all the contributors, for without you there would be no MS MuSing. I know I have sent out the link to so many friends and family wanting them to read all the terrific information found there. Happy Anniversary MS MuSing! To all who contribute, and to the future contributors, long live MS MuSings, so that others may enjoy it as much as I have.

Here we are at our 2nd gathering in St. Louis 2002