It is always fascinating to watch Piper move a toy to exactly where he wants it. The other day I noticed he was sitting between his sneaker and his drum. I don’t know if he did that on purpose or if it’s just where they all ended up during play….
Breaking News
When my husband and I are traveling, we make many stops at grocery and convenience stores looking for local newspapers for Mister Rain. He has always loved reading local papers when we are on a trip, but it has become increasingly difficult to find them as printed publications are mostly…
The Seat Belt Shortage Is Over
If you are vertically challenged, as I am, you no doubt have become used to the car seat belt crossing closer to your neck than your chest. All 5’ 2” of me has often considered what would happen if I was ever in an accident; what would the tight strap…
Per-spec-tive
Before my vision loss in 2012, I was nearsighted, getting glasses for the first time in 8th grade. As an adult I preferred contacts but had prescription glasses and sunglasses as well. Given the severity of my damaged optic nerves now, there are no corrective lenses that can improve my…
The Cast Iron Eagle Of Philipse Manor
The Philipse Manor Eagle is a cast-iron sculpture located next to the southbound platform parking lot of the Philipse Manor Metro-North Train Station and the adjacent park in Sleepy Hollow, New York. This landmark sits along the Hudson River, a short distance from the Tarrytown Lighthouse. Weighing two tons with…
Something’s Afoot
After my husband gave Piper his weekly shower in our bathroom (click here), he brought down a smelly, wet bird. Mister Rain then went to do a few things, but returned soon after and stood by the mansion (we never call it a cage). I didn’t know what he was…
Homestead Crater
The Homestead Crater is a 12,000-year-old geothermal hot spring in Midway, Utah. And I got to soak in it. Concealed inside a 55-foot-tall limestone dome – Is it a mountain? Is it a hill? – it measures 400 feet wide at the base. The water itself is 65 feet deep…
The Reading Sister Rainbow: The Beach Shack (Series)
Sister Rain’s Note: The stories I write share the things that make up large parts of my life: Piper, travel, vision loss, US history, my marriage. Reading is also an important component. I am not, nor ever will be, a book influencer, but I can, from time-to-time, offer my recommendations….
A Clip Slip
A dark table, dark items: not the best pair When you have only a little sight Using a hair clip instead of a binder Can you see this is simply not right? #SisterRain #ALittleSightALotOfHear #LegallyBlindWriter #Blind #BlindnessIsASpectrum #LegallyBlind #LowVision #VisuallyImpaired #OpticNeuropathy #VisionLoss
Tappan Reformed Church
Sister Rain Note: I first learned of Major John Andre while watching the AMC TV series, “TURN: Washington’s Spies.” I was totally hooked by the story of George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring. A few years ago, I spent a day in Tappan, New York, the location where, upon General George…