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Creativity & Parkinsons Calendar

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I bought a 2013 Calendar this year displaying artwork by people with parkinsons. The April entry shows part of a colourful patchwork quilt, with the words: "I may have Parkinsons, but I still do it my way!" My friend spotted it on the wall and said laughing, "That sounds like you!"

I liked that as it felt I have been able to retain a big part of myself and my individuality....

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CREATIVITY has always been important to my parkinsons,oblquely expressing what is sometimes impossible to express directly.

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