No, really. Where is the beef? As I shared in the story Seelery (click here), chopping and cutting food ingredients into small pieces can be difficult with very little sight. The issue lies in doing a good job and making the bits the correct size for the recipe, as well…
Plymouth Rock
When my husband and I took our nephew, 12 years old at the time, to see Plymouth Rock in Plymouth, Massachusetts, he (our nephew) thought we were teasing him about what the boulder was. I got the impression he hadn’t learned about it in school, but I honestly didn’t want…
Piper In Plane Sight
When I saw the photo shown above the title of this story of a military jet onine, I knew what it was but all I could see was that the one wing looked like Piper’s head. While this can be attributed to my visual impairment, I think it is mostly…
Extending Your Stay: #3 The Souvenirs
Once you return to reality after a trip, it doesn’t take long for the vacation to disappear from view, much like the sun you watched set over the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur, California. There are several things I do during and post travel that help keep the memories and…
The Rainbow Connection
“After the storm, even if you cannot see the rainbow, it is heartening just knowing that it is there.” — Sister Rain #SisterRain #ALittleSightALotOfHeart #LegallyBlindWriter #Blind #BlindnessIsASpectrum #LegallyBlind #LowVision #VisuallyImpaired #OpticNeuropathy #VisionLoss #Hopeful #AfterTheRain
May 11, 1776
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of Independence, I was curious as to what was happening this week in 1776. May 11, 1776 As much as I know about the American Revolution, I often focus on just the area from Boston to Philadelphia. When I am reminded of…
Piper’s Loopholes
It is said, and I would agree, that sharing your life with a parrot is like spending it with a toddler. Here’s the thing, though: They are also extremely intelligent; so you are constantly being outwitted by a two-year old smarter than you. Let’s throw one final component into the…
Extending Your Stay: #2 The Photos
Once you return to reality after a trip, it doesn’t take long for the vacation to disappear from view, much like the sun you watched set over the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur, California. There are several things I do during and post travel that help keep the memories and…
We Did Not Care
I know, I know. Another Seahawks story. But stay with me please. During the trophy presentation after the Seattle Seahawks won the NFC Championship, Michael Strahan asked Coach Mike Mcdonald about the Seahawks being an “afterthought” in the NFL. Coach’s response was: “We Did Not Care.” It was stated in…
