Why, in 2026, when the ability to purchase anything and everything is at your fingertips, is it easier to find a large item that meets your criteria – such as a refrigerator or furniture – than it is to find new underwear and socks? #SisterRain #ALittleSightALotOfHeart #LegallyBlindWriter #HumanInterest #Life…
My nephew was seven years old when I lost my vision. He does not remember the auntie (me) who drove him around and who read to him from a book while he sat in her (my) lap. He is now a sophomore in college and during his recent spring break,…
I tend to have what some might say is a big reaction when visiting the graves of historical figures: Presidents, Founding Fathers, other American Revolution heroes. I guess the best way to describe my response is that I am in awe of the fact that their body is RIGHT THERE….
Sister Rain’s Note: Fridays are for stories about Piper, but this week Piper has, once again, graciously permitted mom to use his spot for a bird story of another kind. Last January, my husband called me to the sunroom at the back of our house in Pennsylvania. He wanted…
Sister Rain’s Note: While in Washington state, I researched, as I always do, Roadside Attractions that I could torment . . . I mean, SHOW . . . my husband. That is how I found a 12-foot Viking in Paulsbo, Washington. I would not learn until I traveled down the…
One of the things my husband and I do together just about every day is share social media posts that the other will enjoy. We both follow hundreds of accounts. Mister Rain is on Twitter, but he doesn’t post, he uses it for news and sports information. I am on…
Ready for my nightly bath before bed, I turned the bathroom light on, located in the hall to left of the bathroom door. Something dark lay on the floor inside the threshold. WHAT IS THAT? It is too small to be a mouse. Is it a bug? Yes, it’s got…
Mount Vernon, George Washington’s home, is located in Fairfax County, Virginia. He lived here for much of his childhood, learning the ins and outs of planting. In 1753, at the age of 21, he began his military career. Six years later, George made Mount Vernon his adult home after he…
If you are going to make the life-changing decision to bring a bird into your family, you must be prepared for noise. Now, just like humans, the amount of said noise varies based on species and the individual’s personality. Piper is a conure, a type of parrot generally considered loud….
Even if you don’t know much about Seattle, you are probably aware that they are the location from whence Starbucks came. Their love of coffee does not end there, with small Fotomat-like (click here) drive-up coffee spots all over the surrounding area in parking lots, on corners and along the…
