While switching over to a new purse, all of my everyday, personal items from my old pocketbook (a word which requires Grace Kelly gloves, a fashion-forward hat and, well, Grace Kelly) laid out before me. Looking at the pile, I realized something — not one of these I-must-carry-with-me-at-all-times-even-though-the-bag-is-so-heavy-I-need-a-chiropractor things would…

Two years ago today, my husband, 46 at the time, was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure. The cause? A virus. The effect? Our already shaken world was rocked once again, violently. Only eleven months before, I had lost my vision. My mom had passed away fifteen months prior. That was…

Today we took our air conditioning window units out, as fall temperatures are officially here.  Ironically, I was sweating while doing this.  Mother Nature. She’s a hoot. 

Brought down from the attic, five days agoDecorations for Halloween and fall Pumpkins and ghosts and witches and leaves Remain packed in their bins in the hall. What’s the delay? I haven’t a clue But I seem to be approaching it slow Put off much longer, there’ll be no more…

If only coffee had been foundon Mars, today, on National Coffee Day.  From the desk of Sister Rain Blogger Coffee Lover Astronaut

I have these funky-looking glasses I can wear to help me see TV better.  You can adjust each lens individually to compensate for the different needs of both your eyes.Just wanted to share in the hopes they could help you too. Google them or ask your eye doctor. 

A person very close to me lost her husband, suddenly, last fall. She is keeping busy, but the loss is immeasurable. She always decorated her home; all holidays were serious business. She mentioned to me that she wasn’t going to get out her Halloween and fall knickknacks. I suggested that…

“Brokenness does not exist in the body.  It exists in the mind, heart and spirit.  My mind, heart and spirit are whole.” — Jake Olson Google him. Inspiration awaits.