Articles » August, 2005

In the coming weeks, residents of the Gulf Coast area will need all of our help. We don't often do this, but here at ChronicBabe we're asking all of our readers to make donations to the American Red Cross Hurricane 2005 Relief fund to assist in rebuilding our neighbors to the south.

Posted: 8/31/2005 in Announcements

Usually Babes ask us questions, and we do our best to answer them. Today, the Babe needs to ask a question herself! Do you -- or anyone you know -- use voice recognition software?

Posted: 8/26/2005 in Announcements  |  Also posted in: Cool Tools

Say, I don't suppose there might be some way I could get a ride from you? I mean, if it's not too out of your way or anything, feel free to say no..." I hear my voice rise an octave, and there is something unflatteringly girlish about it. Despite my attempt to sound casual, I know I sound needy.

Posted: 8/23/2005 in Relationships  |  Also posted in: Coping

Flat feet? I hear you say. "I read this site for information on serious, chronic problems. And this chick wants me to worry about my arches?"

Posted: 8/21/2005 in Fashion

"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference." For most of my life, I hated that $&^%ing prayer.

Posted: 8/15/2005 in Coping

Jenni Prokopy, ChronicBabe's founder and Editrix, appeared this morning on Chicago's own WLUW 88.78 FM's "Live from the Heartland."In case you missed it, she compiled some handy facts about chronic pain. Click here to download the PDF file. Enjoy!

Posted: 8/6/2005 in Announcements

ChronicBabe Founder and Editrix Jenni Prokopy will be speaking on "Live from the Heartland" this Saturday morning, August 6, between 9 and 10 am, on Chicago's WLUW 88.7 FM. The show is broadcast live each Saturday morning from the stage of the Heartland Cafe, 7000 N. Glenwood in the city's Rogers Park neighborhood. If you don't live in Chicago (or you live on the South Side - come on, this is community radio!), you can hear the show stream live from the station's web site.

Posted: 8/3/2005 in Announcements

A ChronicBabe recounts her experience finding--and learning to love--cognitive therapy as a treatment for anxiety.

Posted: 8/1/2005 in Cool Tools  |  Also posted in: Coping

Once again, a reader alerts us to the existence of foxy medical alert jewelry! The Beadin-Beagle offers cute, original alternatives to the same-old same-old.

Posted: 8/1/2005 in Fashion  |  Also posted in: Cool Tools