Top 10 Irritations of Hemiparesis*

10. Saran wrap

9. Playing Texas hold-um

8. Trying to squeeze a pillow into a pillow case

7. Trying to squeeze myself into pantyhose

6. Can't let go of the steering wheel to gesture rudely while driving to work

5. The Hokey Pokey

4. Anything involving Scotch tape

3. Sign that reads "grasp firmly and pull down with both hands"

2. A big round of applause

And the number one frustration...

1. Having to dress as Bob Dole every Halloween


* partial paralysis of one side of the body

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