For years I was asked if we were having children. Boy, or girl, I do not miss that question! I always replied that it was not our plan, that my husband and I wanted to travel as much as possible. I always ended by saying that if it happened, we…
A Marriage Sidelined
Every time I retire a pair of sneakers, I like to think about all the places they have been during their tenure with me. Especially now, when I wear my Brooks or New Balance 95% of my waking hours. If you think about it, our shoes are what make contact…
Whatever Happened To?
How many times have you wondered, “Whatever happened to so-and-so?” Maybe it’s an old classmate or neighbor, a former love or colleague. It’s relatively easy to track someone down these days, many people do. While riding my spin bike the other day, “Midnight Blue” by Lou Gramm came into my…
Emojilly Impaired
The empty photo at the top of this post is not a mistake, it is full of emojis. However,I cannot see emojis. Certainly not the end of the world in the grand scheme of life in vision loss, but it is worth mentioning because of that fact. It is something…
Wreaths Across America – The Day
My husband and I had been in Washington, DC in November of 2021. We always visit Arlington National Cemetery when in the area. We don’t have anyone in our families buried there, but we both have relatives who have served. It was during this visit that we saw some information…
Mom And Dad Went To Sedona
SISTER RAIN SEDONA WEEK 5/5 “And all I got is this fake photo of me there!” — Piper #sisterrain #alittlesightalotofheart #birdmom #adoptdontshop #parrotsofinstagram #conure #ahelpingwingparrotrescue #sedonaarizona #sedonaweekatsisterrain #momanddadwenttosedona
For The Best Business Name EVER, The Rainy Goes To . . .
SISTER RAIN SEDONA WEEK 3/5 Sedonuts in Sedona, Arizona! I mean, COME ON!!! In all my travels I have not found any other company moniker that comes close. If I had a gold statue to present to them, I would deliver it personally, not because I would find donuts and…
An Iced Vanilla Latte With An Unexpected Shot Of Kindness
SISTER RAIN SEDONA WEEK 2/5 On our last full day in Arizona before flying home, we spent a leisurely morning on the deck of our rental house, enjoying our coffee and the magnificent view. I also had my traditional vacation morning mimosa. We finally headed out a few hours…
Red Rock, Paper, Scissors, Past, Future
SISTER RAIN SEDONA WEEK 1/5 A little more than a month before I woke up blind, my husband and I returned to Sedona, Arizona for a week. I have been fortunate to have traveled often, and I would say Sedona is at the top of my list. Ever since my…