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Fear Of The Known

Posted on June 16, 2016June 2, 2017 By Sister Rain

They don’t know what caused my optic neuritis even though I was tested for every malady the doctors have ever heard of. It’s nice to know that other than severe visual impairment, I’m perfectly healthy. I don’t think I will ever know how this happened and honestly, at this point,…

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How Do He Know?

Posted on June 15, 2016 By Sister Rain

I am fully aware that Big Brother is watching, monitoring my every move. If I search for items on Amazon, these same products show up in the form of ads as I surf around other non-shopping sites. Although unsettling, there is no mystery to even the newest and least savvy…

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Orlando

Posted on June 14, 2016 By Sister Rain

To many of us, Orlando is synonymous with Disney World, they are one and the same. It is a place that if not ever visited, leaves you feeling left out of a special club, perhaps a pseudo version of The Mickey Mouse Club. I finally joined on my honeymoon and…

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He’s Not Even A Teenager Yet!

Posted on June 13, 2016June 2, 2017 By Sister Rain

My bird/son has barricaded himself in this box. Awaiting his demands . . .

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I’m Not Picking Up What I’m Laying Down

Posted on June 10, 2016June 2, 2017 By Sister Rain

A few of my friends are going through some difficult times and I offer love and support as best as I can. Without premeditation, I find myself suggesting thoughts and ideas to hopefully help them with their situations. I always think about what I have said to them and most…

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Love In The First Degree Burns

Posted on June 9, 2016June 2, 2017 By Sister Rain

Your morning coffee burning the roof of your mouth and your tongue is like your best friend slapping you. It hurts. But I would forgive before the sting was gone.  

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Family Friends

Posted on June 7, 2016June 2, 2017 By Sister Rain

When we wed, the saying goes that you are not only marrying your spouse, but also their family. I believe this is very true but I have recently become aware of another branch of the family. As I have written about repeatedly on this blog, I have an amazing group…

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Same Blog, New Chapter

Posted on June 6, 2016June 2, 2017 By Sister Rain

Having just moved this blog from Blogger to WordPress, I wonder if birds feel as frustrated, confused and full of regret after their migration.  

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All About That Bass And There’s Going To Be Trouble

Posted on June 3, 2016June 7, 2016 By Sister Rain

After threatening for days via dark skies and hyperactive meteorologists, rain has finally arrived, bringing some cooler temperatures. Windows are open where covered and protected from the showers, and it’s a wonderful and welcome change from the summer tradition of The Running of the Air Conditioners. Someone nearby has been…

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A Normal Story

Posted on June 2, 2016June 4, 2016 By Sister Rain

On a TV show we were watching, someone asked others to tell one story about themselves that would provide insight into who they are as a person. So I asked my husband what his story would be. There was dead silence and since I am unable to see his facial…

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I am a writer.
I am a wife, bird mom and friend.
I am a curious and passionate traveler.
I am an advocate for the visually impaired.
I am legally blind.

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