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“When the score is 27-1, not in your favor, there is plenty of time for introspection.” — Sister Rain  

This is what it looks like before the blog is written. White. Empty. Daunting. I usually don’t even log on until I am ready to put finger to keyboard because staring at a blank space waiting for my creativity to happen is depressing and frustrating, causing my head to fill…

What is it about the eyes of our feathered and furried friends? They seem to hold the secrets of the universe, old souls with wisdom we humans can’t begin to comprehend. Moments before this picture was taken, Piper was throwing his toys off the table then squawking until his mommy…

“The rain came. It came down hard. I had no choice but to close the windows.” —- Sister Rain  

The new cast of Dancing with the Stars has been announced. Don’t know the difference between a paso doble and Viennese waltz? No problem. Stay with me anyway. One of the contestants this season is Danelle Umstead, an alpine skier. I became familiar with Danelle when I was riveted to…

“It is through the kindness shown to us by others that we can learn to be kind to ourself.” —- Sister Rain  

I had this dream on Saturday morning. I don’t blame you if you stop coming around after this. I’m thinking of avoiding this site myself! ************************** I meet a friend’s girlfriend at our local library. At this point in the dream I can drive but it comes out later I’m…

I recently got together with an old colleague I had not seen in over fifteen years. She was aware of my vision loss as she’s in touch with a mutual friend. We had a great time catching up and at the end of the night, in her ultra-direct manner, she…

Choosing a paint color can be tricky for anyone. Not all of us have the designer gene, but if we are lucky, we know what we like, how we want our home to represent us and what brings us joy. My husband is color blind and I don’t really see…

Piper It is as if my heart has left my body and is now encased in mischief, gentleness and feathers. And where it once beat inside me, there is a cavern that expands and contracts with love. — Sister Rain