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Jim Misener , 2008 BY Tess Moran
@ a Monday Night Photo MeetUp shoot
The Gargoyle's Domain
This web site has been built by me as a form of therapy .
A series of back injuries has taken its effect on me.
As far my doctors say , I am permanently and totally disabled .
I refuse to accept that and keep trying to find a way to help myself.
I'm extremely limited in what I can now do physically
but I still crave to keep as active as possible.
While the old body can't do what it used to ,
my mind and spirit still run rampant.
The Domain allows me a place to interact with the world.
Whether here at the website or online with pain support groups ,
I usually work at the computer until my back revolts.
That means about an hour or so of computer time and then
I see the pain increasing and I have to go deal with it.
Chronic Pain still RULES my life
it is a situation that I share with millions across the USA alone.
Most chronics suffer thru their lives in constant , under treated pain.
We don't want pity or sympathy ,
we just want to be understood and treated as people with different needs.
Unfortunately , that usually means DRUGS but it doesn't mean we are junkies.
Check out the pain section for more information on pain and how it has changed my life.
I have recently joined a great photographic group here locally.
This gets me out of the house , interacting with REAL people one night a week
I'll attend weekly providing my pain levels allow me to.
The Buffalo Photography MeetUp Group has introduced me to a wonderful bunch of people,
Truthfully most are highly skilled camera wise and have exceptional eyes for great photos.
Hopefully my skill with the camera will show more improvement as I learn more and interact with other photo freaks
Here you will also find some information on Gargoyles and Woodworking
Woodworking was my profession for the last 25 years until "the accident",
which set me off on my journey thru chronic pain .
I became interested in Gargoyles back when I was studying architecture
Pictures and a little history on these mythical creatures and
architectural decorations can be found on that page.
Chronic Pain
My journey with chronic pain started in 2005 thru a work injury.
Explore the pain area and you will find out more about my situation and how I cope with it.
If you are also dealing with a chronic pain lifestyle ,
there are many pages of information about life with chronic pain.
You will find many links to other pain websites and information on support groups ,
Thru those links you can get a taste of the chronic pain lifestyle and all it entails.
If you are living in chronic pain ,
before you act on any information found in these or ANY other web pages.
PLEASE , do the wise thing and clear all actions with your doctor before instituting any changes
Buffalo,N.Y. Chronic Pain Support Group
I recently under went training to become a support group leader.
All with the idea of starting a chronic pain support group, here in Buffalo.
The group IS NOW meeting at the offices of Action for Mental Health
Located at 1585 Kenmore Ave ,Kenmore,NY - between Elmwood and Delaware
Meetings will be held :
the first Wednesdays of every month from 1 to 3 p.m.
the third Tuesday night of every month from 6 to 8 p.m.
Our next meetings will be
Wednesday August 6th , 2008 at 1 pm - 3 pm
and
Tuesday night August 19th from 6 to 8 p.m.
If Your interested in information on attending the meetings,
PLEASE email me thru here.
Here is a page developed for the group.
Buffalo Chronic Pain Support Group
Also if you live in pain , visit "Chronic Pain Lifestyles" online support group .
The group is a great bunch of people and its turning into a fine home for chronic painers
So if your living in pain and want a good source of information and peer support.
Please check us out at the link below , you no longer need to feel alone with your pain.
We are at Chronic Pain Lifestyles - a yahoo group
Photography News These are some of my favorite shots
Check out the new pages in the photography section devoted to sunsets
and a page listing my favorite places to shoot- soon to include links and maps too !
The Gargoyle's Domain calendar page !
featuring a new calendar for each month
available for you to download.
feel free to pass the link along , if you like them.
2008 Calendar page
" There is only one difference between a madman and me.
The madman thinks he is sane.
I know I am mad. "
Salvador Dali.
I'll change this up as the urge hits
for others check the photography pages
In their recent contest on life , living on Grand Island
If you enjoyed your stop at the Gargoyle's Domain
and would like to comment on any pictures or information
Email your comments to
If your interested in using any of my photos for non-commercial work
feel free to do so or ask and
I can provide you copies of the images with out watermarks.
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Home Page Last Updated: August 15 , 2008