Sometimes Piper reminds me of a guy in a bird suit. Sometimes Piper reminds me of a great bald eagle. Always Piper reminds me that when love comes and sits on your shoulder, you stop what you’re doing, you acknowledge it and you are grateful. You have no idea how long…
Spring Training Wheels
It’s difficult to know when you should stop preparing and when you should just jump in. Due diligence is always wise but sometimes the research and learning can go on and on and there seems to be new information around every corner, leading to even more questions. Is this really…
The Coffee Isn’t Half & Half Bad Either
I decided to start my week by going to a local coffee house so I would have dedicated time to write and not be distracted by never-ending household chores. Fueled by a cappuccino and a warm blueberry muffin I jumped right into my work, subconsciously enjoying the unique sound of…
The Legally Blind Cleaning The Blinds
Even though it snowed on Monday, I have started my spring cleaning, beginning with our window blinds. We have a total of four in the house and that is four too many. I use a cleaning rag and soapy water and wipe each slat, feeling my way from one end to…
Hope Floats. I Do Not.
“Hope came in and my world shifted on its axis. I cannot allow her to seduce me. And yet I begged her to stay.” — Sister Rain
Holding A Stranger’s Heart Makes Them A Stranger No More
I was given this heart by my therapist. A number of them had been left in her waiting room and knowing I couldn’t see them there, she had chosen this one for me. The organization responsible for these hearts is The Peyton Heart Project, The name on mine is Sean Michael…
There’s No Trust Without Us
Trust. We have less of it these days and with good reason. Dangers have increased and we are much more aware of them then ever before. It’s necessary to be cautious but it’s incredibly sad that it has come to this. I remember an innocent time when we played with…
