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On this Blog, you will read Tamar Mag Raine's rants, raves, poetry, and articles. I hope you'll enjoy the blog, and please let me know what you think of it!

I have always known I was a writer, The computer has enriched my life by enabling me to write, and edit my stories easily. Then the Internet has changed my life by putting me in touch with other people with disabilities. This has helped me feel much more connected. So read, enjoy, and feel free to comment on my posts, and share your own ideas and life!

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Saturday, October 30, 2010

Helpful Hints #3 Pipe Cleaners and Satin Underpants

Pipe cleaners and Satin underpants                   
This is the third set of helpful hints for those with disabilities

I had always had trouble opening and closing plastic bags with twist ties, but now my fine finger ability has declined, so one day, I got the bright idea to use pipe cleaners instead of those really short plastic twist ties. It works great. You can find pipe cleaners in the arts and crafts section of your big CVS or art supply store, as well as, of course, where pipes and tobacco are sold.

Pipe cleaners also come in handy for cleaning the caps of my plastic bottles. You know the kind with the pop up spout. If you don’t clean those spouts, it can become black and yucky tasting. I also have my helpers boil the caps to ensure I don’t get sick, or add to my dental woes.

I have worn leggings for many years; my issue has always been they are difficult to pill up and down over cotton underpants. Recently, I realized my underpants were all worn out, so I went on a mini shopping spree and bought many different types of underpants. Among those that fit, were some satiny types of underpants. I was pleasantly surprised when I went to the bathroom one day, and it was so easy to pull my leggings down, and then it was easy to pull them back up. I wasn’t struggling to pull them up, nor was I struggling to keep my balance. So, when I wear leggings, I now wear my smooth, satiny underpants.

These are not earth-shattering hints, but every small thing that can help people be a little more independent is worth sharing. 

Tamar Mag Raine

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