Blind as half a well-sighted bat
September 11th, 2006The eye doctor tells me that I need glasses. This is notable for two reasons.
1. I had LASIK done in 2001. It was supposed to last ten years without needing any touch-ups. Apparently my eye had other plans. I say “eye” in the singular because…
2. It’s just my right eye. It’s not very bad–about 20/40. But it’s enough that glasses will help me read better, and cure these awful tension headaches on the right side of my face.
I’m still glad I did LASIK. My prescription was about 20/500 before I had the surgery. I couldn’t even read my alarm clock in the morning. But to need such a mild prescription–and only in one eye. Grrr.
I’m considering monocles and eyepatches right now.
You should totally go for the eyepatch. Somehow it suits you.
Of course, I’m a ninja, and if you go around looking like a pirate, I’ll be forced to take you down immediately at first sight.
There’s actually a game called Monkey, Ninja, Pirate, or Robot.
I aspire to be all four at once.
I well believe you capable of such a thing.
Hi,
I just wanted to leave a note that I really enjoyed your story “Nine Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Four Days.” I’m not really a short story person but I thought your really did an excellent portrayal of “other” and cultural modes of thinking there. Keep writing!
Thanks for letting me know!
I vote monocle.