There is no doubt that our pets rely on us for everything. Because of this, even when we don’t feel like stopping what we are doing to fill their water bowls or we are too comfortable on the couch to take them out, it is not an option to stay…
Such A Fine Sight To See – Part 3
I once again have led my long-suffering husband to new treasures along the highways and byways of this great country. I never tell the poor man where we are going, I navigate us to the address, telling him to be on the lookout for anything “unusual.” Mister Rain is not…
Night Light
“When light breaks through the darkness, there is nothing more beautiful.” — Sister Rain Sister Rain’s Note: This photo was taken by Mister Rain at 11:47 pm from our rental home’s bedroom in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. He thinks it may be the best photo he has ever taken. I…
Race Yourself
While watching the Paralympics, during a visually impaired race in the pool, the announcer told us that the swimmers are unable to see their competition in the other lanes, so they don’t know how they are performing comparatively. Once they complete the event, someone has to tell them where they…
This Colonel Is My Truth
Sister Rain’s Note: This is the fourth 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“ …
Shoulder Dislocation
Piper can sit on my shoulder for a long time. Any weight I had felt there before he settled in, gone, exchanged for 100 grams of feathers and love. #sisterrain #birdmom #adoptdontshop #parrotsofinstagram #conure #ahelpingwingparrotrescue #piper #shoulderdislocation
There Are Lighthouses And Then There Are Lighthouses
I have visited lighthouses before going to Maine, but in that state they are as common as CVS, there is one on every corner. I am exaggerating, of course, but their prevalence is not a tall tale. Although our rental house was in Boothbay Harbor, we traveled north one day,…
The Son-In-Law Of Liberty
Sister Rain’s Note: This is the third 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“ Once my husband had…