From the time that I was a young girl until my thirties, my mom and I would frequently take the train from the suburbs into downtown Philadelphia for shopping. She was born and raised in the city, living there until my father’s company built a new facility “in the country”…
They say that after awhile couples often look like each other. Piper and his girlfriend, the Dirt Devil hand vacuum, (“Love Is Love”) have been together for twelve years. They are practically twins! #sisterrain #birdmom #adoptdontshop #parrotsofinstagram #conure #ahelpingwingparrotrescue #piper #dirtdevil #twopipersinapod
It has become less important, but I always imagined that I would visit all 50 states before I die. You would think as the clock continues to tick this desire would become stronger, but for me, it has diminished. It would still be a great accomplishment but as I continue…
I am a Tammy Texter. I stand in my truth. Texting is my method of communication with the people in my life. I don’t keep the ringer on on my phone, no one is calling me and vice versa. If I am expecting an voice call it is usually of…
Everyone says they can’t tell that I am legally blind. I am able to track your eyes fairly well if we’re speaking. There is, however, something that several close friends have noticed that is different about me from before I lost my sight: I blink more frequently. I never realized…
One package remained under the Christmas tree. My husband handed it to me, I removed the wrapping paper, adding to the pile scattered between us on the floor. Two pieces of tape held the previously cut flaps closed, I easily pulled them open. Immediately I saw the only color that…
Have you ever hosted a foreign exchange student in your home? Or, perhaps you’ve been one yourself, spending a semester in another country, fully immersed in the culture and the language. Your answer is probably no. However . . . do you share your life with a bird, cat or…
“Yes, the rising of the sun holds a promise of a new day, a fresh start. But it is the sunset that paints the sky and the sea with gratitude for the day that is done.” —- Sister Rain #sisterrain #alittlesightalotofheart #legallyblindwriter #athankfulsetting
One of the things someone with a significant visual impairment must adapt to is the routine activity of putting toothpaste on a toothbrush. I have no depth perception and holding the brush and tube close to my eyes doesn’t help. Some mornings, if I am feeling lucky, I will attempt…
