So glad you decided to take a little breather in the midst of a hurried world.First, I want to say, “Thank you!” How absolutely grateful I am to those who inquired about the results of my eye procedure. I know, it’s kind of crazy being blind and talking about this....
My commitment to a diet vanishes at the mention of Mother’s Day. Creamy Chocolate and other goodies are often tucked inside colorful wrapping paper for me on this special day.Though this holiday is often expressed with flowers and candy, sadly, neither lasts very...
At 13 years of age, my parents and I visited an ophthalmologist. As I sat in the examining chair, my face firmly on the chin rest and pupils dilated, the doctor looked into my eyes, shining a bright light."She did inherit it," he said with coldness. "You need to be...
I gasped when I read the June 10, 2005 edition in the New York Daily News, "Blind Man Falls into Sinkhole." I quickly scrolled down to catch the details. But when I learned he suffered no injuries except for minor scratches, I smiled. I continued reading the rest of...
Everyone talks about them. Some are hesitant about them, while others are annoyed by them. And some, like me, keep them.I’m talking about New Year’s resolutions, and I’ve kept one from years ago. It resulted from an interaction with a receptionist in a doctor’s...
I stuffed my swimsuit in a corner of my suitcase, which already bulged with sportswear, evening gowns, shoes, and toiletries. Then, I searched through every drawer and compartment under our bathroom sink, "Honey, do you remember where we put our suntan lotion?"My...
Out of habit, I felt for the light switch in our bathroom, I flipped it on, but… the darkness remained. My body shook with terror. Holding on to the cold and slick counter top. I looked toward the mirror and saw a dreary gray of nothing. In desperation, I felt the...
