| Member's Web Sites
Many of our members have developed web sites which have the primary purpose of providing information which is of value to the quality of life of those of with this this affliction. Some of these sites include the human story of how COPD has affected their lives or how they cope with the disease. Others are more specific in their approach, representing lay viewpoints concerning specific subjects which affect our well being such as exercise and diet. Others have absolutely nothing to do with COPD or related health issues. If you have developed a web site and we have missed listing it here, please let us know at: [email protected]
Indicates a web site that is primarily focused on COPD and related health matters.
Living With COPD Bill Powell started his web site several years ago but did not change the theme to Living With COPD until July 1998. The site is a bit whimsical and focuses on the human side of COPD as well as advocating measures to improve the quality of life. The site does take a serious approach to ensuring that readers understand that just because you may have COPD, that does not mean you have been given an immediate death sentence. Then through comment, illustration, humor, and "papapoo ponders", provides the base of information on our affliction to guide the reader to more detailed and medically specific information from other sources. As Co-Manager of this List, Bill established a chatroom on his site which was used for List chat until we moved the List chatroom to this site. The chatroom still remains for your use should you desire to meet with family and friends. Unlike some chatrooms, this chatroom may also be used by individuals with WebTV using the same host that we use for the List Chatroom.
Ron Peterson's Web Site I am taking you to Ron's Web site through an introduction in the Second Wind Web Page. That introduction written by Ron starts out, "If you have lung disease, the most important reason to exercise is to stay alive. Once that is established, there are many other ways that exercise helps maximize the quality of life for those with lung disease. These pages attempt to introduce you to this subject and motivate you to immediately start exercising" Ron is a member of the Second Wind Lung Transplant Association Board of Directors and has devoted a great deal of time determining what exercise does for the lung diseased patient. The introduction to his program is located at this link and then carries you to his home page.
Olivija's Place You don't need a search engine just to find all the stuff that Olivija has on her web site. She has searched it for you. Olivija calls her information index for our affliction, "Olivija's COPD Resource" and is what you will find when you select "a COPDer" off her main page. This is a good place to stop in and browse around because there is likely to be something for everyone here. Olivija also maintains a very extensive links page which refers to items which have been of interest to individuals with COPD. This page, which she calls her Bookmarks page, is one which probably should be bookmarked on your own browser and is located at https://www.olivija.com/lungs/. As a side to her site, Olivija maintains a list of birthdays for members of our list although she does allow members of another list to which she belongs record their birthdays there too. Our Family of COPD programs staff does not participate in verification or maintenance of her Birthday List. The birthday list as well as a link to a multitude of free electronic card vendors is located at https://www.olivija.com/birthday/
Fragranced Products Information Network This is a site owned by Betty Bridges, RN. She has extensive information concerning products and the negative effect they have on individuals who react negatively to chemical products. In her introduction she states, "Fragrance sensitivity is far from an isolated event. Perfumes and fragrances are known triggers for asthma, rhinitis, sinusitis, allergies, migraine headaches, and an array of symptoms for those that suffer from chemical sensitivities. When you consider these populations combined, the impact on health and the economy are significant". Well worth the visit.
Darla and Don Arnold's Home Page Not designed to give any medical information. Darla just invites you in to say hello and see what they have to offer. Darla also has a year round Christmas
Web Site. Music will make your toes move! Write Darla Here
Arlene's Miniature Horses Arlene whose animals were featured in our Photo Page in October 1999 has other animals too. Among them is her prize miniature horses. Her web page tells of having to sell most of her animals off because of her husbands COPD, but there are a lot of photos of great animals to tug at your heart strings. Write Arlene Here.
The Computer Genie Anita Spring, AKA the Computer Genie, provides a lot of helpful hints to those who are striking out to prepare their own web page and also lets folks know that she provides training in a number of computer subjects. If that does not interest you, then she also has a site which discusses Shaggy Maggie who is a delightful pup and The Colony Journal which is a fictitious(?) log of a space travel. She even welcomes you to sign up for the trip on Colony 2. Relaxing browsing for those bad or lazy days. Write Anita Here
Welcome To Equistania "Melanee Lewis, Trainer and Artist" tells us about her horses, artistic works and includes the beginning of a memorial to her Mother who passed away August 1, 1999 from COPD related heart problems. The beautiful photographs of the horses makes the visit worthwhile. Write Melanee Here
The Bee Branch Collection (my name not hers) actually offers three web sites Pet Photography features some delightful original photographs, A miscellaneous page presents just that and A Personal Page invites you to follow as they move from Texas to the "sticks" of North Carolina. She didn't say so, but I think that Gomer Pyle lives down yonder cross the ridge. Did I tell you that I loved every minute that I lived in the Carolinas? Write Bee Here.
Jan's Home Page is just beginning and sports some lovely color combinations and music to soothe the soul. The site has a religious theme and provides poetry, personal testimony and dedication. Write Jan Here.
Rusty's Storm sports an opening page which hints the theme of Rusty's study of researching weather rings and associated phenomena. As her opening page unfolds (and if you have the proper browser) your curser will turn into a rose which pretty much is the theme of our web site. But, for Rusty's web site, you visit and be the judge...Write Rusty Here.
Charlotte's Place Charlotte provides a family web site with informatioin of an inspirational nature as well as information concerning her family. Her husband, George, is featured on a special page as he is afflicted with emphysema.
Write Charlotte here
Welcome To Barbara's Barbara gives us a collection of photographs which feature her home, studio, pets, artwork and her love - horseback riding. Nice to see this young lady is not afraid to have her photo taken with the hose in the nose. Write Barbara Here.
Grandma's Delight I suppose that every Grandma has a special place in their heart for all the grandkids. Here is a special offering that Eileen tells us about. Full of pictures of little Hannah Katherine's first year on earth. The story is even more special because in years to come, Hannah Katherine can proudly say, I know I am special because they picked me out from all the rest of the kids - you see, I am adopted! Write Eileen Here. |
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