Having a bird in the family before Piper, when he adopted us in 2012 we knew a hand vacuum was mandatory. After doing some research, we purchased a Dirt Devil. Every night before bed, Piper and his daddy would clean up around his mansion (we never call it a cage…
Although we are flawed as human beings, it occurred to me the other day that there are perfect moments. Your child snuggled up against you in bed as you read them a story. Locking eyes with your soon-to-be husband waiting for you at the altar. There are perfect places too….
I am very afraid of falling and hurting myself as a result of my limited vision. Every time I leave my house, it is a big concern for me. I have only fallen twice in the 12 years since waking up blind. Tempting fate much, Sister Rain? Last week I…
Unpacking from a trip, I placed a half used pack of bathroom wipes in the corner cabinet by the toilet, ready for action. A few days later, I finally needed to put makeup on, the first time since I had returned home. Emptying my travel makeup bag, I found a…
Sister Rain’s Note: This is the sixth story in a series about my search for an ancestor who was a Patriot in the American Revolutionary War. To read the previous posts, click on the following: “Historical Society Of Pennsylvania“ “The Search Heard Round The World” “The Son-In-Law Of Liberty” “This…
They are prehistoric. Dinosaur -like. Reptilian, even. They are zygodactl: two toes in front and two in the back. They are amazing, my boy’s little feet. When Piper eats, he holds the food with one foot while balancing on the other like Simone Biles on the beam. He can climb…
What is it about preparing for a trip that causes us to go a little retail crazy? All of a sudden the socks and underwear – don’t even get me started on the bras – you have had for far longer than is civilized all need to be replaced. Not…
Since computers first became a normal staple on our desks, when experiencing a technical problem, that age-old question from the Help Desk, “Did you reboot?” has become a joke. I no longer use a computer (iPad User On Mother Board) nor do I I have an in-house IT Department. I,…
At my recent annual visit with my neuro-ophthalmologist at Wills Eye Hospital, even I could see the thickness of my file as it lay on the desk while a technician did my initial examination. It made me wonder: would you rather have a thin or thick folder? Immediately you would…
Sister Rain’s Note: This is the fifth story in a series about my search for an ancestor who was a Patriot in the American Revolutionary War. To read the previous posts, click on the following: following: “Historical Society Of Pennsylvania“” “The Search Heard Round The World” “The Son-In-Law Of Liberty”…
