I’m glad your eye problem was of no consequence. The little girl you met in the doctor’s office sounds like a sweet child. I have to say however I was shocked to read her mother allowed her to go off with a perfect stranger. I’m sure you are a lovely woman, but sadly women have been known to harm children as well as men. Mother and daughter were fortunate that you weren’t one of them.
Interesting comment. I know people aren't always what they seem, but I really do look like a very innocuous old lady. I am small and old (82) and I would have let my child go collect a phone with someone who looked and sounded like me. But I always gave my children a lot of freedom, so perhaps I am unusual.
Thanks, Paul. I happen to enjoy talking to most children, at least for a short time - and I could have talked to her for much longer. Best wishes to you, too.
It is definitely an age of discovery and finding one's place in this world; so it's probably not easy, especially for such a curious and outspoken child. I was very curious too at that age, but I looked to books for answers, and looked inward for contemplations, in this manner I might have had it easier. Interestingly, I wrote a piece recently about names-do they define us or we them?
Thanks, Rachel. I suspect things weren't easy for her, which is why I tried to say something positive to her, but whether I had any effect whatsoever is hard to know.
I have experienced this symptom, which can signify a detached retina. The tests were awful and had to be repeated to rule out danger. Glad you are okay.
Understood. I was born in the US, but moved to the UK in 1968, took out British citizenship and renounced my US one. I felt the election, too, but am glad to be here.
I must admit I thought that ‘flashings’ in the eye were just a form of migraine. They don’t tend to last long but can be very offputting. The first time they happened I got checked out and got the all ok, so I’ve never worried about it since.
A lovely little story. I’m so glad that you gave Chennai another more positive meaning for her name. Being full of curiosity is definitely a positive trait.
Oddly, Beth, I remember her much more than I remember the eye problem. Her wonderful curiosity and her worry that her name meant irritating are somehow stuck into my consciousness.
I've had the Moorfields A&E experience, sadly my issue turned out to be a lot more serious but I had very good care. I was freaked out they took me seriously though and didn't tell me I was a hypochondriac and send me packing, which is what I'd hoped for.
Mostly commenting to let you know that yes, we are reading! I'm trying to shut out today's bad news.
Thanks for your thoughtfulness to tell me you are reading. You never know sometimes. And yes, you never know when they're going to tell you how silly you are to have bothered them. I'm sorry you had more serious problems. So did my husband, whose stroke was diagnosed in the same place on Easter Saturday four years ago. The doctor went to a lot of bother to get him into the Queens Square Neurological Hospital during the pandemic. Luckily, he slowly recovered and is more or less fine today.
The consultant I saw worked at both hospitals so Queen Square was the next stop for me too. In my case this all happened at Christmas time! Glad your husband is doing well - so am I now.
I, too have have experienced "flashing," since cataract surgery several years ago. It is brief episodes to 5 minutes and only occurs years apart. In 25 years maybe 4 or 5 times. I do enjoy your posts but I read so many substacks that I could never afford to subscribe to them all. I will be cutting back how many I read each night now that the presidential election has come to a conclusion. Half of my reads pertained to that.
Chennai is the modern name for Madras, and the little girl of that name reminds me of you at age seven. I'm glad your eye problem wasn't a stroke. I'm currently driving Louise to a number of doctor's appointments related to a problem with her partially blocked carotid artery, which could lead to a stroke, but so far has not.
We still don't know about the Pennsylvania state legislative elections. Trump in the White House again. Grr. Love, Art
Thanks for reminding us that there are other important factors within the lives we lead. There will be so many curious souls amongst us today for whom the search for good accurate information remains endless. Bless you for the reminder.
Indeed, there is life outside politics, although I felt the election results in my stomach even when I am far away in London. Curiosity remains essential.
Well you certainly got a LIKE from me. Much lighter and far more enjoyable reading than what has been posted so far over on this side of the pond post that extremely disappointing election. So Miss Curiosity went with you and everything was A-OK with your eye. All good all the way around.
Well, I’m definitely going to comment, dear Granny who stands on her head. I, too, am a Granny now (also a headstander) and I’m rather upset with the election results here in the States. I came late to Grannyhood, but now I definitely want the world to be a kind and loving place for my already curious now walking grandson. I’m taking things one day at a time. The resistance starts now but as one who was born in England, I can definitely keep calm and carry on. Thanks for your fortnightly sharing.
I’m glad your eye problem was of no consequence. The little girl you met in the doctor’s office sounds like a sweet child. I have to say however I was shocked to read her mother allowed her to go off with a perfect stranger. I’m sure you are a lovely woman, but sadly women have been known to harm children as well as men. Mother and daughter were fortunate that you weren’t one of them.
Interesting comment. I know people aren't always what they seem, but I really do look like a very innocuous old lady. I am small and old (82) and I would have let my child go collect a phone with someone who looked and sounded like me. But I always gave my children a lot of freedom, so perhaps I am unusual.
I was touched by your kindness towards this child. In these difficult times we have to take care of each other...Best wishes to you and your readers.
Thanks, Paul. I happen to enjoy talking to most children, at least for a short time - and I could have talked to her for much longer. Best wishes to you, too.
It is definitely an age of discovery and finding one's place in this world; so it's probably not easy, especially for such a curious and outspoken child. I was very curious too at that age, but I looked to books for answers, and looked inward for contemplations, in this manner I might have had it easier. Interestingly, I wrote a piece recently about names-do they define us or we them?
Thanks, Rachel. I suspect things weren't easy for her, which is why I tried to say something positive to her, but whether I had any effect whatsoever is hard to know.
I have experienced this symptom, which can signify a detached retina. The tests were awful and had to be repeated to rule out danger. Glad you are okay.
I was wishing I were British today.
Anything but American right now. 😢
Understood. I was born in the US, but moved to the UK in 1968, took out British citizenship and renounced my US one. I felt the election, too, but am glad to be here.
I must admit I thought that ‘flashings’ in the eye were just a form of migraine. They don’t tend to last long but can be very offputting. The first time they happened I got checked out and got the all ok, so I’ve never worried about it since.
A lovely little story. I’m so glad that you gave Chennai another more positive meaning for her name. Being full of curiosity is definitely a positive trait.
Sending hugs and best wishes to all.
Oddly, Beth, I remember her much more than I remember the eye problem. Her wonderful curiosity and her worry that her name meant irritating are somehow stuck into my consciousness.
I've had the Moorfields A&E experience, sadly my issue turned out to be a lot more serious but I had very good care. I was freaked out they took me seriously though and didn't tell me I was a hypochondriac and send me packing, which is what I'd hoped for.
Mostly commenting to let you know that yes, we are reading! I'm trying to shut out today's bad news.
Thanks for your thoughtfulness to tell me you are reading. You never know sometimes. And yes, you never know when they're going to tell you how silly you are to have bothered them. I'm sorry you had more serious problems. So did my husband, whose stroke was diagnosed in the same place on Easter Saturday four years ago. The doctor went to a lot of bother to get him into the Queens Square Neurological Hospital during the pandemic. Luckily, he slowly recovered and is more or less fine today.
The consultant I saw worked at both hospitals so Queen Square was the next stop for me too. In my case this all happened at Christmas time! Glad your husband is doing well - so am I now.
I, too have have experienced "flashing," since cataract surgery several years ago. It is brief episodes to 5 minutes and only occurs years apart. In 25 years maybe 4 or 5 times. I do enjoy your posts but I read so many substacks that I could never afford to subscribe to them all. I will be cutting back how many I read each night now that the presidential election has come to a conclusion. Half of my reads pertained to that.
Well, Gene, I hope I survive the cut. You don't need to pay – not many people do – and I pass the income on to charity in any case.
Chennai is the modern name for Madras, and the little girl of that name reminds me of you at age seven. I'm glad your eye problem wasn't a stroke. I'm currently driving Louise to a number of doctor's appointments related to a problem with her partially blocked carotid artery, which could lead to a stroke, but so far has not.
We still don't know about the Pennsylvania state legislative elections. Trump in the White House again. Grr. Love, Art
No, terrible news. Not commenting now.
Thanks for reminding us that there are other important factors within the lives we lead. There will be so many curious souls amongst us today for whom the search for good accurate information remains endless. Bless you for the reminder.
Indeed, there is life outside politics, although I felt the election results in my stomach even when I am far away in London. Curiosity remains essential.
Well you certainly got a LIKE from me. Much lighter and far more enjoyable reading than what has been posted so far over on this side of the pond post that extremely disappointing election. So Miss Curiosity went with you and everything was A-OK with your eye. All good all the way around.
Pleased to see so many reading today. Thank you.
Well, I’m definitely going to comment, dear Granny who stands on her head. I, too, am a Granny now (also a headstander) and I’m rather upset with the election results here in the States. I came late to Grannyhood, but now I definitely want the world to be a kind and loving place for my already curious now walking grandson. I’m taking things one day at a time. The resistance starts now but as one who was born in England, I can definitely keep calm and carry on. Thanks for your fortnightly sharing.