I know the picture of me on this blog shows a bright,
smiling face, free of imperfections.
Unfortunately, that is something of a misimpression. You see, back in 2014, I finally broke
down…and got reading glasses.
I’ve prided myself on my vision for a very long time. And at distance, I’m still pretty sharp. However, I discovered over time that I was
pushing books further and further from me in order to be able to read the words
in front of me. I probably needed to get
reading glasses at least a year before I finally broke down and got them, but
there was(and still is) a pride issue.
I have several sets of these damn things, some more stylish
than others. For starters, the Army,
from where I retired last year, gave me two pair a year. One could be “nice,” while the other were
what we referred to as BCGs(Birth Control Glasses, because they were so hideous
no one looked attractive in them). But
hey, I’m cheap, so I grabbed what I could.
I’ve also bough two additional pair from WalMart(again, because I’m
cheap and they work). So why so many?
Honestly, because I’m forgetful. Since I don’t need them all the time, I don’t
usually carry them around with me. That
was fine for a bit, until we started going to restaurants and I could barely
read the menu. So I put a pair in both
my and my wife’s car. I put a pair by my
bed. I put a pair in the kitchen. I put a pair in my office. Basically, anywhere I thought I might need
them, I stashed some.
It’s still frustrating to need to read something and have
to put these things on, but it’s nigh impossible to read anything any longer up
close without them. What’s worse, while
I can occasionally read something early in the morning as I get out of bed,
after wearing glasses throughout the day, my vision is so whackadoodle that I’m
unable to read anything without glasses unless I take a hiatus that lasts
hours. And since they screw up my
distance vision, I can only wear them in spurts, like when I’m up close to the
computer or a book. What I need are
Geordi LaForge eyes that can automatically adjust when necessary.
I still love to read, which is why I’ve acquiesced, but
let’s just all agree that getting old sucks.
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