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Living As a Paraplegic
Добавлен 29 июн 2024
Norm Cowie is a paraplegic, thanks to being dumb enough to say 'yes" when his doctor asked him if he would like a shingles vaccine during a routine physical exam. He's also an award-winning business columnist and author of a dozen books, mostly humor, for adults and not-quite adults. Though there is some humor here, he is not a stand-up comedian (mostly because he can't stand), but these videos are more serious, so you might chuckle but don't expect to laugh. Go to his books if you want funnier stuff.
You can find Norm in a wheelchair or at his website:
www.normcowie.com
You can find Norm in a wheelchair or at his website:
www.normcowie.com
When a nightmare isn't a female horse
Sometimes a dream is a nightmare, sometimes life is.
More life about being a paraplegic from humor novelist Norm Cowie
www.normcowie.com
More life about being a paraplegic from humor novelist Norm Cowie
www.normcowie.com
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How did our ancestors treat the disabled?
Просмотров 15621 час назад
People have broken their backs and gotten paralyzed since we were caveman. How were they treated? Were they left to die? Norm Cowie is an award-winning business columnist and author of a dozen most humor novels. visit norm at www.normcowie.com
What the heck happened?
Просмотров 3414 дней назад
How did I get paralyzed? Was it something exciting? Or not. Norm Cowie is author of a dozen mostly humor novels. Visit him at www.normcowie.com
Am I a tool?
Просмотров 8621 день назад
As a paraplegic, I need tools more than ever. Here are some of the common ... and not so common ... tools I use. I'm a humor author of a dozen books. Feel free to visit me at www.normcowie.com
I'm a prisoner
Просмотров 3528 дней назад
As a paraplegic, I'm a prisoner in my own body. In my own home. Norm Cowie was paralyzed due to a shingles vaccine in 2019. He still writes though, and is author of a dozen novels, mostly humor. Visit Norm at www.normcowie.com
Dear YouTube, Can we talk about you banning my videos?
Просмотров 29Месяц назад
I've had a couple videos banned by RUclips, and just want a chance to explain to them. Norm Cowie is a paraplegic and an award-winning humor author of a dozen novels. Visit him at www.normcowie.com
We need our Dick-tater back!
Просмотров 49Месяц назад
The election is upon us, so we need to vote for the dick-tater trying to get back into the White House. We need him to destroy big government and make this a better place for billionaires. And best, of all, we can get rid of disabled people, like me, because we are a drain on society. Vote! Norm Cowie is a humor author of a dozen books. Visit him at www.normcowie.com
A Dream or a Nightmare?
Просмотров 25Месяц назад
I've been having some troubling dreams. No, not troubling. Distress-inducing dreams. Are they good for me? Norm Cowie was paralyzed by a shingles vaccine in 2019 and it helps to talk about it. He is also an author of a dozen mostly humorous books that get compared to Dave Barry's works, and the Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy. visit Norm at www.normcowie.com
A Crappy Thing
Просмотров 51Месяц назад
This is how bad things can get for a paraplegic. This is a revealing, vulnerable look into an issue many paraplegics have to deal with. Norm is also an award-winning novelist with a dozen mostly humorous novels for adults and not-quite adults. Visit Norm at www.normcowie.com
Why Big Government Needs to Protect Us From Big Pharma.
Просмотров 262 месяца назад
Big Pharma is all about sales and profit, and they don't care how many people die in the interest of their bottom line. Why this affected me. Norm Cowie is an author of of a dozen mostly humorous books and an award-winning business columnist. He's also a paraplegic. visit at www.normcowie.com
Cigarettes are good for you?
Просмотров 332 месяца назад
Cigarette companies used to be able to advertise on television, magazines and the radio. What happened, and why doesn't it happen to Big Pharma? Norm is an award-winning author of a dozen books. Visit him at www.normcowie.com
Teaching swimming from a wheelchair?
Просмотров 382 месяца назад
Okay, maybe I can't get to a pool, but I can still help others swim, even though my wheelchair doesn't float. I was paralyzed five years ago, but I still love pools and swimming. Norm is an award-winning author of a dozen books. Visit him at www.normcowie.com
What Big Pharma is willing to pay for crippling me (hint, nothing).
Просмотров 392 месяца назад
What Big Pharma is willing to pay for crippling me (hint, nothing).
Time for me to die, since Trump wants that.
Просмотров 173 месяца назад
Time for me to die, since Trump wants that.
Screwing the money grubbing medical providers
Просмотров 1124 месяца назад
Screwing the money grubbing medical providers
Thanks, I know those are available, but this way gives me a workout. I do it smoother now than I did when I did this video.
When sitting, find a good cushion specifically designed for bed sores. They look like a connect 4 board / grid where the cushion applies different pressure points on your butt so its not always at the same place. There are a lot out there so you'll need to figure out which one works. For laying down / bed, I totally recommend the bedsore rescue positioning wedge. That one is effective.
You keep fighting Norm! Is it Yellowstone you're thinking about at the end? I never correlated nightmare and the female horse mainly because I always thought a female horse was a filly. Didn't know that was the name for one 3 years or younger. Go figure.
Dernnit, as soon as I finished the video, I remembered the show I'm bingeing. Yellowstone.
I love this!!!
Woo!!
I think kits a good idea to wtrite both hands...kids can learn lanquages and stuff easily ....the neurons are able to carve many paths and that should not stop until your dead....life will be longer and better keeping that brain moving.
There are many studies that say trying to "force" a person to learn to be ambidextrous is not a good idea neurally, especially when young. It can stunt brain development including memory and logic. It's like the cliché "jack of all trades, master of none". But I do agree in your situation, trying to improve one's non-dominant side that is affected less is a necessity.
Wow, I thought it would be good for the brain. But maybe the word force is the difference. If you do it willingly, maybe it's okay?
i just googled it. Yeah, there are studies like that. Maybe that's why my memory stinks, LOL
Thank you❤🎉
Appreciate you watching.
Since I am a woman I know some about UTIs from a long time before either of us became disabled, so here’s my UTI prevention pro tip: Ellura concentrated cranberry, and D-Mannose. Both were recommended, strongly, by my urologist.
Thanks, Hanley!
I always thought calling someone "you're a tool" was just a polite way of saying "you're a d__k"! Although I don't hear that term used as a slang as much these days since we're in the times where directness is expected. Come to think about it, calling someone "you're a d__k" is probably polite these days.
At the end I mistakenly say I made my coffee in the vacuum cleaner, LOL. Norm
Is that possible you could show us how you get transferred in and out of car or bed, could learn a thing or two, appreciated.
Hi, maybe. I have a couple videos on my phone, but I have to figure out how to transfer them to my computer. I'm not very techy. Norm
@@NormCowie connect your phone to your PC via a USBC or lighting cable should do it, a new "drive" should show up containing your pictures and videos
@@dzfacs Thanks. I tried a few things that wouldn't necessitate hooking it up. I will try that if I can find the right cables. Thanks again!
Thank you❤🎉
Do you still "swim" in the pool just as a PT, would be lovely to see you do that , best regards!
I don't have the time or resources yet. The effort and amount of help I would need just isn't available right now. I have hopes it will happen, and have even looked at the paralympic records because, you never know. Thanks for the comment!
Amen. And remember the disabled reporter he openly mocked before he was elected? If he did this on a playground he would be called into the principal’s office and his parents would be apprised of behavior they would want to address and rectify. As you know, Norm, I am disabled, too. What he wants for you and me is terrifying. Even more terrifying? How many people voted and plan to vote for him again, and who would go along with his disability hating policies without questioning it.
Exactly! That's why I'm trying to shout it to the world. He would be the worst thing for humanity, wheelchair and/or otherwise. I posted this on a Facebook paraplegic site I'm a member of, and someone actually argued saying he is good and great. His cult is so misguided.
Spanky would make a great GOP advocate! At least Spanky is not disingenuous like Aaron Rogers!
No bones about it 🙃
Commenting for the algorithm. This needs to go viral. Can I share as well?
Absolutely!
Good morning Norm. Great video! Necessity is the mother of invention!
Thanks. Mary. Maybe my wife's new nickname should be Necessity.