“Sometimes you are so focused on the future you don’t have time for the present. But at least you’re no longer consumed by the past.” — Sister Rain
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Fantasy Baseball
Yesterday Darren Daulton died. He was a catcher for the Phillies in the 80s and 90s. My husband gave me the news when he came to bed last night. We were both avid Phillies fans during Daulton’s playing years and although we never met the man we felt like we…
They Don’t Check Me Out
Sometimes when I’m at the library I have to ask for help in finding a book. I always tell the person I am visually impaired and I wonder what the librarian thinks about someone getting a book who cannot see well enough to locate a particular title on the shelf. I…
Big Returns
In a world where we can easily order anything online, competitive companies market their “hassle-free returns”. But here’s a secret: The best return is having to send back an article of clothing because it’s too big.
Inside Friendship
Sitting in a booth with a cherished friend of over twenty plus years is one of the greatest joys of my life. I cannot see her face across the table, but I would know her anywhere. We are connected by sharing, laughter and love and somehow knew each other before…
The Best Internet Connection Of My Life
2012 was the most significant year of my life as I would lose my mom and my vision within five months of each other. Therefore, 2017 brings many five-year markers and I have been documenting them here as they arrive. Today is not only the fifth anniversary of the beginning of…
The Stinker
Walking my neighborhood is a welcome change from my daily ride on an exercise bike and strength building exercises. It’s difficult for me to traverse the uneven sidewalks but I don’t let that stop me. This morning being a trash day, my already challenging environment included trash cans and recycle…
One Rung At A Time
“New things may be scary at first, but before you know it you have found a favorite new comfy place to perch.” — Sister Rain
OG Pandora In A Wi-Fi World
I heard there is a new movie out about Pandora’s box this made me think about how we all have access to our own releasing of things we shouldn’t but do: the internet. There you can self-diagnose a paper cut as the first sign of a rare and incurable disease….