tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post9214909719668454276..comments2023-11-11T23:20:13.663-08:00Comments on Whispering Thoughts: The new normalWhispering Thoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00545008138362955040noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-4609443661663191152012-08-02T21:10:47.561-07:002012-08-02T21:10:47.561-07:00The bifocal ones. Yes, many people in family do we...The bifocal ones. Yes, many people in family do wear those glasses. I wonder though how they manage. Because for me one is more than enough to drive me crazyWhispering Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545008138362955040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-26165350382458019532012-08-02T21:07:55.094-07:002012-08-02T21:07:55.094-07:00They've stabilized, all right. I meant when I...They've stabilized, all right. I meant when I was younger. I'm getting old. Need those other kinds of glasses soon, ha!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187306461239093068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-88236469204277090892012-08-02T21:03:24.656-07:002012-08-02T21:03:24.656-07:00Must be difficult to manage but then there are thi...Must be difficult to manage but then there are things we learn to live with. Thanks Sandra. Hoping for your eyesight to stabilize soonWhispering Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545008138362955040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-77059215623565367202012-08-02T20:58:15.525-07:002012-08-02T20:58:15.525-07:00I remember each time I got new glasses as the pres...I remember each time I got new glasses as the prescription went up, my new normal was always so eye-opening (pun intended)! The clarity of seeing every single leaf on a tree was just so splendid. I can appreciate your piece, since I'm so nearsighted that I cannot see the big E at the top of the eye chart.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187306461239093068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-61922086021563019552012-08-02T20:37:15.665-07:002012-08-02T20:37:15.665-07:00My thoughts exactly. Thank you Wisper.My thoughts exactly. Thank you Wisper.Whispering Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545008138362955040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-29778020180397438912012-08-02T18:40:35.452-07:002012-08-02T18:40:35.452-07:00I like this. It's crazy what we can live with...I like this. It's crazy what we can live with when it seems normal, isn't it?dontpanic2011https://www.blogger.com/profile/03748395349482914590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-90410907365078122182012-08-02T18:30:11.709-07:002012-08-02T18:30:11.709-07:00Thank you editors. I am glad I got the usage right...Thank you editors. I am glad I got the usage right. I was a little worried about it. Looking forward to weekend challenge.Whispering Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545008138362955040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-56640490255426744512012-08-02T17:23:18.748-07:002012-08-02T17:23:18.748-07:00I think your use of "normal" here is per...I think your use of "normal" here is perfect. I remember the first time I got glasses and could see the normal everyone else was accustomed to seeing. It was like magic. And now it's normal. I like this. Thanks for linking up!Trifectahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16492626287830278024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-85529147152340024282012-08-02T10:16:25.640-07:002012-08-02T10:16:25.640-07:00Vision restored, she will find math all the more e...Vision restored, she will find math all the more enjoyable. Good thing she got timely help.Whispering Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545008138362955040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-27678716181846876532012-08-02T10:10:33.121-07:002012-08-02T10:10:33.121-07:00It is difficult to do Math when one does not see t...It is difficult to do Math when one does not see the numbers. <br /><br />And I am thinking, she must have physically suffered when she did not have glasses - headaches and all. But she's on her way to A's now. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-15910138910240045792012-08-01T11:44:49.349-07:002012-08-01T11:44:49.349-07:00Thank you. Now that you say it, I do realize that ...Thank you. Now that you say it, I do realize that she could have handled it simply. :)Whispering Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545008138362955040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-79203553662017214192012-08-01T11:35:23.975-07:002012-08-01T11:35:23.975-07:00I really liked the rhythm of this piece. It seems...I really liked the rhythm of this piece. It seems that Miss Hazel could have dealt with this without all the drama.lumdog2012https://www.blogger.com/profile/04898266027462039531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-44590841889978497352012-08-01T11:33:59.012-07:002012-08-01T11:33:59.012-07:00I can relate to these thoughts. Absolutely no idea...I can relate to these thoughts. Absolutely no idea that there is something amiss in the vision and then one fine day it is all glasses.<br />Good for the little one, she got timely help though.<br />Thanks.Whispering Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545008138362955040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-39100391970611601102012-08-01T11:27:51.314-07:002012-08-01T11:27:51.314-07:00Yeah, at least she will do good in life. That is t...Yeah, at least she will do good in life. That is the best thing happening to her. Specs can be very irritating at times but I still hold them to be better than contacts and surgery at all costs.Whispering Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545008138362955040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-32644830919499268432012-08-01T10:14:14.514-07:002012-08-01T10:14:14.514-07:00Reminds me of the time before I got glasses. I re...Reminds me of the time before I got glasses. I really had no idea I wasn't seeing everything there was to be seen! At least now she doesn't have to struggle with it.Annabellehttp://glassoffancy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-89388798484978775982012-07-31T18:50:29.906-07:002012-07-31T18:50:29.906-07:00A third standard girl with a power of -4.0, I feel...A third standard girl with a power of -4.0, I feel for her. I never liked wearing glasses, let alone at such a young age. Nevertheless, she will always be on top now :)girlinjammieshttp://girlinjammies.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-51288326805237025192012-07-31T18:24:16.652-07:002012-07-31T18:24:16.652-07:00Hopefully, fingers crossed :)
Thank you Ma Connie....Hopefully, fingers crossed :)<br />Thank you Ma Connie.Whispering Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545008138362955040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-17222848632731967772012-07-31T18:16:12.609-07:002012-07-31T18:16:12.609-07:00So true Tessa. Children struggle for they do not k...So true Tessa. Children struggle for they do not know there is problem with their eyesight. It is their normal vision and they kind of try to adjust with it. The situation worsens by the time the problem is found out.<br />Thanks for reading and sharing your views.Whispering Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545008138362955040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-63611783044569627222012-07-31T18:09:05.514-07:002012-07-31T18:09:05.514-07:00Thank you so much CarverThank you so much CarverWhispering Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545008138362955040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-32585708366341566842012-07-31T15:54:10.903-07:002012-07-31T15:54:10.903-07:00You have a way with words.You have a way with words.Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968919406427737503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-58857018243067436772012-07-31T15:22:27.947-07:002012-07-31T15:22:27.947-07:00Math, ugh! Not my favorite subject. Sweet little s...Math, ugh! Not my favorite subject. Sweet little story. So many children struggle until someone finally notices that they can't see the board. Wish they could all be caught when they are young.Tessahttp://www.finallyawriter.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-33820384068651424192012-07-31T14:21:41.861-07:002012-07-31T14:21:41.861-07:00uh huh! There is a reason... now she will be on t...uh huh! There is a reason... now she will be on top!Ma and Pahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16024386315811680075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-12443037789760541792012-07-31T09:20:00.290-07:002012-07-31T09:20:00.290-07:00Thank you Janna for such kind words. I like your i...Thank you Janna for such kind words. I like your interpretation of math on the whole.Whispering Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545008138362955040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9088604664437566874.post-68455090724834155362012-07-30T21:58:08.291-07:002012-07-30T21:58:08.291-07:00I like this. It's amazing how much more sense...I like this. It's amazing how much more sense math makes when you can see the numbers (well, at least it's clear until they start throwing letters into the equations...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com