I can barely stand on one leg for any length of time without losing my balance, and the days of me being able to get my foot anywhere near my mouth are loooooong gone (although some may dispute). Piper, though, who impresses me on the daily, can do both, with…
Something I always take with me on a trip is a kit consisting of two sets of plastic utensils (in case of take-out), a few grocery store plastic bags, several Ziploc, a couple sandwich bags, binder clips (for open snack bags), rubber bands (needed them once, didn’t have), scissors, safety…
Sister Rain’s Note: The stories I write share the things that make up big parts of my life: Piper, travel, vision loss, US history, my marriage. Recently finishing a book that I really enjoyed, I realized reading should be added to this list. And that I have a platform for…
The line on my iPad shows the progress of the latest iOS software update. I, however, consider it a flatline. No, my iPad has not died . . . but my efficiency has. These updates are always touted as improvement, and yet all these advancements seemingly move us in the…
Upon visiting the museum at Mount Vernon, George Washington’s home, you will see an enormous collection of 18th-century artifacts, including George’s personal items and military gear. With so much to look at, one never knows what one will find around each corner. I am always hopeful it is not mannequins…
Even the most fervent control freak (not naming names), from time to time, dreams of help with the tasks of living and working. I could not have been more appreciative for the assistance Piper gave me one day while I was writing stories. Piper’s revisions were insightful and intelligent, greatly…
I have experienced fog living in Pennsylvania, but on our most recent trip to the Seattle area, the fog there put the fog I know to shame. Waking up while it was still dark, I put the coffee maker on and stepped out onto the large deck above the Puget…
You have to open up and let people in. Otherwise, you are the empty house with beautiful rooms filled with interesting things. — Sister Rain Sister Rain’s Note: The photos that accompany this story were taken by my friend (and mother-in-law’s cousin), Cindy. She both interior designed and decorated…
I write mostly at the dining room table. Currently there is a lantern in the middle of the table, sitting on a round light gray woven placemat. Since the table is dark, it is difficult for me to see items of the same color family if I set them on it….
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of Independence, I was curious as to what was happening this week in 1776. April 17, 1776 New York has not yet declared for which side of independence it stands. Government officials and merchants are supplying the British ships in the harbor….
