tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post3942914450585030810..comments2024-03-27T13:22:58.455-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Next steps in this thing called lifeDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-26785488497871678262017-09-25T17:45:46.164-07:002017-09-25T17:45:46.164-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.UplayOnlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056159688537638797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-90438154501235396612017-09-23T21:13:22.029-07:002017-09-23T21:13:22.029-07:00I haven't completely fallen off of the bloggin...I haven't completely fallen off of the blogging world, but I almost have. I took a big long break for reasons I don't even understand myself. I thought of giving up blogging, but then I started missing it too much. Finally, I'm back...and it feels so good. I miss you. i will miss being a Vashon, but I will always have those wonderful memories of being there with all of you. Sit in the glow chair and think of me. I will be hoping you all have wonderful time.<br /><br />Cataract surgery is scary. I understand how you are feeling. It will be fine though. I know you will be glad you had it done. I had mine done a year and half ago. Honestly, the surgery is the easiest part. I didn't even have anesthesia for the surgery. (Long story, but I was glad I did it that way.) The worst part is the drops. I had a system where I had reminders on my phone. You will do great. I know that for sure.<br /><br />I'm glad your sis is ok. <br /><br />Hugs.<br />Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-54960631471070011062017-09-21T05:59:11.872-07:002017-09-21T05:59:11.872-07:00Great post. Thanks for sharing.Great post. Thanks for sharing.SHONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17414471875976882011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-83187262077626978852017-09-20T21:09:00.228-07:002017-09-20T21:09:00.228-07:00Bird by Bird is a great book so I'm glad you a...Bird by Bird is a great book so I'm glad you are enjoying it. Anne Lamott has written so many profound words and continues to do so, but I found Bird most helpful for writing. I understand your questioning of the publishing of your writings. You are already a published and well read writer just on your blogs. Often they can be much better than the stuff we think we want to write and spend hours trying to get just right, maybe. Enjoy your writing group and best wishes on your eye issues. Not fun, I'm certain.<br />Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-29254739653941529072017-09-18T13:55:08.083-07:002017-09-18T13:55:08.083-07:00Phew!! Big sigh of relief that your sister and fa...Phew!! Big sigh of relief that your sister and family are okay. I've been out of touch for the past few days and have been thinking of her and you.<br /><br />Love that picture of the gang. No, not one of them looks like a serial killer...but maybe they could stumble across a mystery and solve it? Make them heroes.<br /><br />Have a great week, D'Jan. And although, I'll have my fingers crossed regarding your surgeries - I'm sure it will go well.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-84600703241468244072017-09-18T02:34:11.765-07:002017-09-18T02:34:11.765-07:00So glad that your sister survived the hurricane.
...So glad that your sister survived the hurricane. <br /><br />Your posts are a true inspiration. You are a gifted writer, and all of us readers are fortunate enough to have found you! Thanks for another great post.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-69970436304625489632017-09-17T23:40:09.867-07:002017-09-17T23:40:09.867-07:00I hope your cataract surgery goes as well as mine ...I hope your cataract surgery goes as well as mine did, I truly enjoy seeing colors again! I am the opposite of your smart guy, I wear glasses for reading and the computer but take them off for distance. <br />I would recognize John and Gene anyplace anytime! I bet they would make great subjects for a book:) <br />I am glad to hear Norma Jeans home is almost okay! I see another is on the distance...Maria or some such name is headed that way. Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-82074682909460986182017-09-17T22:34:48.739-07:002017-09-17T22:34:48.739-07:00So glad your sister's place was okay. Yes, yo...So glad your sister's place was okay. Yes, you might have both liked her to move, but financially it sounds like the best place for her. (She may get sick of hurricanes and want to move in the future, though, you never know.)<br /><br />I just had cataract surgeries this year, too, as you know--but I had other issues. I can see better long distance and don't need glasses to watch TV, but because of my other issues they didn't want to attempt to change my close vision so I still need trifocals. The macular pucker got quite a bit worse because of the surgery...so mine was a mixed bag. But everyone else in my family and friends has had an easy time of it. Only complaint they've had is the waiting to get new glasses in the meantime between surgeries and some people had trouble with putting in the eye drops. <br /><br />I was terrified of the actual surgery and it wasn't bad at all. Couldn't really feel anything and couldn't see much of anything, either. Perfect. I hope yours goes easily, too. The world ends up brighter and clearer. I suppose the changes were so gradual over time that you don't notice it so much till things are changed. :) You should do fine. But I know that doesn't mean you won't be nervous about it all. Have a great week.Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-4299187957242805672017-09-17T15:44:42.547-07:002017-09-17T15:44:42.547-07:00Good news that your sister survived the storm. My ...Good news that your sister survived the storm. My bet is that she would never leave Florida. Good luck with the eyes and it must be good to look forward to an improvement in vision.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-82515350578203015752017-09-17T15:19:43.051-07:002017-09-17T15:19:43.051-07:00So happy your sister's place did so well but i...So happy your sister's place did so well but it is a bit of a shame that she won't be moving near you. Still it gives you both a place to go to escape a nasty season. She can visit you during the Fl heat and you can go there during the PNW cool/wet.<br />I am glad you have a friend having the surgery ahead of you. That should make you much more comfortable. I have yet to hear of anyone having a bad experience. <br />Lets see, if a group of women with one man is a harem, what is a group of men with one woman. According to the urban dictionary, it is a reverse harem. Lucky you:))<br /> Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-70509676288153724122017-09-17T13:23:26.082-07:002017-09-17T13:23:26.082-07:00I am glad you sister didn't lose everything ev...I am glad you sister didn't lose everything even though it will keep her in Florida.<br /><br />My MIL has AMD and had cataract surgery. She is pleased with the result.<br /><br />I hope you write more, Jan. You tease us with your blog posts.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-87115643592864450682017-09-17T12:47:56.075-07:002017-09-17T12:47:56.075-07:00Firstly, I am so glad that your sister and her fam...Firstly, I am so glad that your sister and her family are fine.<br />Anne Lamott is a stunning writer. I am awed at the way she so perfectly encapsulates truth in so few words. Powerful, thought provoking truth.<br />A friend's husband (who does have macular degeneration) has just had his second eye done. He is over the moon about the results.<br />Have a wonderful week.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-28862745153409275182017-09-17T09:48:16.868-07:002017-09-17T09:48:16.868-07:00As you know my eyes are not great. But I manage. I...As you know my eyes are not great. But I manage. I am in Germany in my aunie's apt listening to her breath away as she nears her end. She has stopped eating and drinking and wants bo support sotime will soon come as her body shuts down. I see changes each day. I wait and pray she may soon cross to her place of peace.<br />Ihave been wondering if the writers will meet again in October. I:m happy to hear it will be so,Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-82652799142125684162017-09-17T09:14:26.086-07:002017-09-17T09:14:26.086-07:00Good advice at the end there. I have been so sick...Good advice at the end there. I have been so sick with a chest cold I have just started working on emails and bills and touching base with loved ones.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-39625788869274693332017-09-17T08:51:31.321-07:002017-09-17T08:51:31.321-07:00"It's my eyes, after all." That'..."It's my eyes, after all." That's exactly how I felt, DJan, when my cataract surgeries were done last year. Yes, it's routine, but still... And for your ease of mind, both of mine went fine (although I also don't have macular degeneration). Actually mine were done not only for the cataracts, but also because I had narrow angles - which can lead to narrow angle glaucoma. Now... no more worry about that because the lens they put in are smaller than my own original lens.<br />So happy to hear that your sister had only minor damage from the hurricane. And to put my 2 cents in, I think that you and her have the perfect situation living on both the east and west coast. Being able to enjoy both areas by visiting seems a lovely way to vacation.<br />And as for fiction writing, I do this... with no intention to publish. Have several stories in book form which I share with family and friends. It's a great outlet for the imagination. I think you would be great at it. <br />Oh, and I love the pic of your coffee group!Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-65679641569954534522017-09-17T08:16:46.254-07:002017-09-17T08:16:46.254-07:00I'm feeling a bit melancholy this morning, kno...I'm feeling a bit melancholy this morning, knowing that summer weather is coming to an end. Then I'll get over it and move on. In a few minutes we'll pack up and head for the cabin at Rockaway Beach, where our "retreat" will be a stormy one. <br />I have written my memoir, about 175 pages. I just edited it and added a yearly update a few weeks ago. It is not for publication, only for posterity. I can't imagine writing fiction, but then I don't have a great imagination. <br />I was just wondering about your sister's house this morning, as I was awake long before I wanted to be. I'm glad the damage was minimal. So many were devastated. <br />I send my greetings to the Vashonistas! Happy writing, and even happier sharing!Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.com