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Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

โฐ Today is Fight Procrastination Day!

Wellโ€ฆ I was going to write something about this earlier, but I kept putting it off. ๐Ÿ˜

All joking aside, procrastination can look a little different when you're living with COPD or caring for someone who is. Sometimes we put things off because they're not easy, they're overwhelming, or life just keeps putting something else at the top of the list.

And with this being a long holiday weekend, maybe that extra day gives us a little breathing room to take a bigger look at the picture.

Is there an appointment you've been meaning to make? Have you thought about looking into pulmonary rehab? Are there vaccines you want to talk with your health care provider about as we head toward fall and flu season? Maybe there's a bigger conversation about planning ahead that you've been avoiding because, wellโ€ฆ nobody exactly wakes up excited to tackle that one.

But procrastination can work the other way too.

How many times have you said, โ€œI'll rest laterโ€ or โ€œI'll take some time for myself after I get everything else doneโ€?

Sometimes the thing we need to stop putting off is taking care of ourselves.

So maybe this extra day isn't about getting everything checked off the list. Maybe it's about choosing one thing you've been putting offโ€”whether that's making a call, asking a question, having a conversation, taking a break, or finally letting somebody else help for a change.

๐Ÿ’ฌ What's one thing you've been putting off that might be worth giving a little attention this weekend?

Oh, and apparently it's also National Coffee Ice Cream Day. ๐Ÿจโ˜•

That is one thing I see absolutely NO reason to procrastinate on. ๐Ÿ˜‚

Priorities, people. Priorities.

5 hours ago

Liza M

Liza MView of downtown Manhattan from Brooklyn.  I took a magical walk and also got to see a beautiful marriage proposal.! I was blessed to be with two wonderful friends. Oh what a night!

57 minutes ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captaincommented onEating Well: From Debbie Bโ€™s Kitchen to Yours

๐ŸŸคEASY STOVETOP "BAKED" BEANS๐ŸŸค1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. salt1 very small onion, finely diced Two 15-ounce cans navy OR pinto beans, OR a combination of the two, rinsed and drained1/2 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4...

4 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Sunday, friends! Wishing everyone a bee-u-tee-ful day, buzzing with happiness! ๐Ÿ I hope your day will bee as sweet as honey! ๐Ÿฏ And, while you're buzzing around, don't forget to click on the LEARN MORE tab at the top of the page! Lots of educational information there! โœ…๏ธ

18 hours ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

It's been a crazy day - first, my power went out, even though there was no storm anywhere close.  10 other homes also lost power.  Turns out that the wiring in my meter box had decided to catch on fire!!!   I don't know how it ended up affecting 10 homes, but it did.  Luckily, it's away from the house.  So, the power company came out, did a few things, left, and I got a text saying it was back on.  Nope - so they came back out, 2 trucks this time.  It was 87 degrees in my house by then, and even hotter outside.   Right before they got it back up, a storm had rolled in, with a tornado warning!!!  So I went outside and alerted the guys working and then went inside again and sat in my guest bathroom which is the room with the least amount of windows.  I have no basement.  The power came back on very soon after that,  but for the last hour or so there's been a terrible thunderstorm.  I'm amazed that the power didn't go out again!  But if there was a tornado, it didn't touch down close to me, and I really hope there wasn't one anywhere else in the town.  It's finally cooling down inside.  81 deg now.

1 day ago

thehlk

thehlkDr. Mannino, this is my first ever PFT. I have mild emphysema on ct scan last year. My pulmonologist sent a message after reviewing the pft that says โ€œNo evidence of COPD.โ€ but no other explanation. Do you agree with this? With my ratio right at 70 should I assume COPD is knocking on my door?

1 day ago

HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain

HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain

COVID is circulating again. Iโ€™ve read itโ€™s a bad strain and our friend says she has a patient who has had it 3 weeks & counting and another has had it one month & counting. Iโ€™m getting my mRNA covid booster tomorrow with my husband. 

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Saturday on this very orange day! Orange is OUR color! ๐Ÿงก I know that you all wear it well! Have an awesome day, friends! ๐Ÿ˜€

1 day ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

๐ŸŒบ Aloha from Hawaii! ๐ŸŒบ
Our wonderful friend Val wanted us to help share an exciting event coming up for the COPD community.

The 20th Annual COPD Education Day, hosted by the Hawaii COPD Coalition, will take place on Friday, September 4, 2026, and whether you're living with COPD, bronchiectasis, NTM, chronic bronchitis, asthma, or caring for someone who is, there's something for everyone.


The event features presentations from healthcare professionals on topics including:
๐Ÿซ COPD, NTM & Bronchiectasis
๐Ÿ’Š Advances in COPD treatments๐ŸŒฟ Complementary therapies
๐Ÿƒ Exercising when breathing is difficult
โœˆ Traveling with COPD
๐Ÿ” Separating medical facts from fiction

The event is FREE and includes a light lunch for registered attendees. If you aren't in Hawaii, don't worryโ€”the educational sessions will also be streamed live on Zoom for those who register in advance.

๐Ÿ“… Date: Friday, September 4, 2026

โฐ Time: 9:00 AMโ€“2:00 PM (Hawaii Time) (3pm Eastern)

โžก Learn more and register: https://www.hawaiicopd.org

A big thank-you to Val and everyone with the Hawaii COPD Coalition for continuing this incredible tradition for 20 years. Education, connection, and support can make such a difference, and it's wonderful to see opportunities like this available both in person and online.

If you're planning to attendโ€”whether in Hawaii or on Zoomโ€”we'd love to hear about it! ๐ŸŒบ๐Ÿซ

2 days ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State CaptainI just wanted to remind everyone that this afternoon at 3:30 Eastern time, HIcopd - Hawaii State Captainโ€‹'s Annual COPD Education Day will be online for us to join. She always has excellent speakers, and works hard to make it an interesting and educational day for those both in oerson and those of us there virtually.
 
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2 days ago

JeanO53

JeanO53Happy Fluff & Feathery Friday!
This eagle has become a regular visitor to several of the parks along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
.. This sighting was about 2 weeks ago at the small Mill Pond along the Oak Creek Parkway.
I watched it for awhile and then heard it "chortle" - eagle call.   I waited awhile to see if there was a mate in the area, but no such luck.  I love that I live in a large city, can drive about 15 miles and see such wonderful sights.

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captaincommented onEating Well: From Debbie Bโ€™s Kitchen to Yours

๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซWILD RICE WITH MUSHROOMS๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซToday's recipe is dedicated to our community manager, Brandon. A little birdie told me that Brandon and his Mom enjoy eating mushrooms! ๐Ÿ˜Š3 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided 1 small onion, finely diced2 1/2...

2 days ago

Rican 16

Rican 16

Hope you get better.as for me.im having a terrible time with my COPD.my breathing is horrible and I need sleep n seem not to be able to due to my coughing n mucus which is terribly very hard for me to bring up..I'm on an inhaler n nebulizer yet hard for that mucus to bring up n to let me breathe 

2 days ago

Rican 16

Rican 16

Hi everyone in new here 

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappiest Fluffy Friday ever, from little Bonkers Gordon! This wee kitten was found outside, at my sister's house. He was bottle fed. His brother and sister have been placed in good homes. My sister and her husband have decided that this little guy is going to live with them, so he has a nice furever home! 

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captaincommented onEating Well: From Debbie Bโ€™s Kitchen to Yours

Pea Soup is so delicious, and so nutritious! I'm glad you enjoy eating it, Jean! ๐Ÿซ›...

2 days ago

JeanO53

JeanO53commented onEating Well: From Debbie Bโ€™s Kitchen to Yours

Wow... this sounds so interesting. I love hummus and I really like peas. Amy's Pea Soup is one of my "go to"s when I want something simple for lunch or dinner. I actually dip naan in the soup, so it sounds like this could be a cool version of...

2 days ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Today is our CEO Dr Jeanโ€‹'s birthday!! It's not too late to wish her a Happy Birthday and hope that she had a terrific day!!
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3 days ago

thehlk

thehlkHi everyone. I had my first PFT this morning. Iโ€™m not exactly sure how to interpret these numbers. It seems as though my numbers are high, but ratio borderline? My ct scan says mild emphysema. I had a video pulmonology appointment a couple weeks ago and she said โ€œThe emphysema is so tiny I had to enlarge the image to see it.โ€ Not sure what this means for me in the future. Pulmonologist also ordered pulmonary rehab along with PFT. I donโ€™t really have any symptoms, so do I need to do that at this point? I just donโ€™t know!

3 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

3 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captaincommented onEating Well: From Debbie Bโ€™s Kitchen to Yours

You're welcome, Brandon! This hummus is unique. Plus, it's healthy! ๐Ÿซ›...

3 days ago

JeanO53

JeanO53The Great Blue Heron Spin Dry Dance...
On Sunday, I watched a Great Blue Heron take a "water bath". And then fluff & flap and finally spin dry.
This is a collection of photos showing the Spin Dry Dance.  (Hope this works!)
.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MenZ2-rWLQs

3 days ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Managercommented onEating Well: From Debbie Bโ€™s Kitchen to Yours

Debbie, this sounds so good! I already love hummus, but using green peas sounds like such a fun twist. I can just imagine how fresh and bright the flavor must beโ€”and that color makes it look even better!Thanks for sharing it, Debbie! ๐Ÿ’š...

3 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captaincommented onEating Well: From Debbie Bโ€™s Kitchen to Yours

๐ŸŸข๐ŸŸข๐ŸŸขGREEN PEA HUMMUS๐ŸŸข๐ŸŸข๐ŸŸขOne 16-ounce package frozen petite green peas, thawed and drained 1/4 cup olive oil1 large clove garlic, pressed2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Set aside 1/4 cup of the...

3 days ago

Kaseykat

Kaseykatanswered the question How to keep my very long oxygen cord from getting tangled and kinked

I use my on the go oxygen concentrator through the day. It had got to where it was hurting my shoulder. So I found a little cart that you can put it on so I can just pull it or push it around with me. My battery lasts 6.5 hours and then it takes a hour …
HIcopd - Hawaii State CaptainDavid Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation ) also answered the question HIcopd - Hawaii State Captainand 1 other also answered the question

3 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Thursday, friends! It's all in your mindset. How you think. What your outlook is. So go ahead and set your mind to "Yes, I CAN"! There are so many things you can do. Every small accomplishment is actually pretty big! Take pride in your accomplishments! Enjoy your day, and keep on smiling! ๐Ÿ˜€

3 days ago

Caroline West Virginia State Captain

Caroline West Virginia State Captainanswered the question PFT Results, could this be early COPD?

CaptainCrunch Yes, WV is a beautiful state. I love it here.
Wildebeestdas23 also answered the question Wildebeestand 1 other also answered the question

3 days ago

Kaseykat

Kaseykatanswered the question Check-in: How does COPD affect personal hygiene?

I always play music while Iโ€™m taking a shower. I find that the music distracts me from thinking about breathing. And I donโ€™t get that panicky feeling. Also Iโ€™ve been wanting to get a terry cloth robe so I could just put that on and I wouldnโ€™t have to dry …
Caroline West Virginia State Captainevery breath also answered the question Caroline West Virginia State Captainand 1 other also answered the question

4 days ago

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