“If you think the biggest, most difficult thing that has happened in your life is the biggest, most difficult thing you will go through, you are wrong. That distinction belongs to the period after.” — Sister Rain #sisterrain #alittlesightalotofheart #legallyblindwriter #writer #writersofinstagram #blind #lowvision #visuallyimpaired #visionloss #blindness #blindnessisaspectrum #legallyblind…
The Yosemite Valley Chapel was built in 1879 at a cost of between three and four thousand dollars. The wood chapel was originally located in another part of Yosemite National Park, it was moved to its present location in 1901. Restored in 1965 after a flood the year before, it…
This is the Piper story of the week so you may be wondering, Where is Piper? We needed a new bird feeder for our backyard, the existing one has been in use for many, many years. I am tempted to say we got it right after we were married but…
Traveling south on the Pacific Coast Highway to Los Angeles, I knew that there was a road closure coming up due to landslides and other weather-related issues. As we got closer to this area, my husband began to see signs warning that the road would soon be coming to an…
After several years of wearing the same sneakers, it was time for a new pair. Going to a local running company where I get all my sneaks, I worked with a woman there to find the right fit and functionality for me. I have bad knees and feet issues, and…
A very peculiar thing happens since I became legally blind, I see things that others don’t. That’s right, I, who can’t see much of anything, can spot a spot on the floor that someone else would not notice. The reason for this, as best as I can figure out, is…
I had been to Yosemite years ago on a day excursion. In planning an upcoming trip to California in present time I was looking forward to returning. Even more so I was excited for my husband to experience this absolutely incredible National Park for the first time. All of Yosemite…
Piper loves a bottle and immediately ran to the container of Tylenol that my husband set on the table where Piper was playing. Of course he can’t read the label (Piper, not my husband) but knowing he was hanging out by the headache medication got me wondering. What does Piper…
The stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway between the California towns of Carmel and Big Sur is one of the most stunning parts of our beautiful America. The coast here is what we all think of when we picture Monterey, when in fact this area is south of that city….
Although we have a wall calendar in the kitchen, that is more for my husband than me. I cannot see it plus I keep pretty much my every move on my iPhone anyway. He does not, relying on wifendar and the monthly pages hanging in our kitchen. I love always…
