tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post312610413127621413..comments2024-03-28T19:36:58.558-07:00Comments on Where the Wild Things Were: Growing old disgracefullyLydia C. Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-53210564202035302952018-06-05T19:01:20.331-07:002018-06-05T19:01:20.331-07:00Meh, wear it anyway! If you love it, do it. And sk...Meh, wear it anyway! If you love it, do it. And skip the glasses and you won't notice anyone noticing you. :P Haha. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147120389390221535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-49763545016624267132018-06-04T22:39:50.506-07:002018-06-04T22:39:50.506-07:00I was keen to get glasses for reading (aged 40) bu...I was keen to get glasses for reading (aged 40) but then over time, they needed to be multi-focals as well. And for someone who remains somewhat vain about her appearance I used to take my glasses off for photos. NOW.. I keep them on because I look weird without them. Crazy! <br />I loved this post...looking back almost 6 years! Wow. <br />Thank you for linking up for #lifethisweek 23/52.<br />Next Week’s Optional Prompt: 24/52. The M-Z of Me. 11/6/18. <br />Denyse xDenyse Whelan.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16888810644186418559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-35525679528365296822018-06-04T09:31:48.198-07:002018-06-04T09:31:48.198-07:00As long as you have roller derby covered, you'...As long as you have roller derby covered, you're golden. Meanwhile, I'd say that you're distinguished, rather than old. I always equate bifocals with professor-ish, intellectuals. An Aussie in San Franciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08413318512830465669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-58315704306641212262018-06-04T03:02:30.160-07:002018-06-04T03:02:30.160-07:00I've worn glasses forever and I'm used to ...I've worn glasses forever and I'm used to them. Those 80s ones are all hipster and cool now, aren't they? That's what we can tell ourselves anyway.Nesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06860187504607445377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-49273470190484177532018-06-04T01:43:48.895-07:002018-06-04T01:43:48.895-07:00A timely post for me. I just got reading glasses o...A timely post for me. I just got reading glasses on Friday. I could no longer read fine print. I might get some bifocals too. Six Little Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05387889788389322969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-39504364234989335942018-06-03T21:54:40.974-07:002018-06-03T21:54:40.974-07:00'Not all losses have to be sad'. Wise and...'Not all losses have to be sad'. Wise and true words.<br /><br />I'm with you in aiming to look and feel better in my old age than I did when I was younger.<br /><br />SSG xxxSydney Shop Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813953421175387706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-48108094930591477702018-06-03T18:59:49.534-07:002018-06-03T18:59:49.534-07:00Love your attitude and don't change!Love your attitude and don't change!Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418770845484399102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-54763001357774626342018-06-03T15:28:03.550-07:002018-06-03T15:28:03.550-07:00I'm firmly in the disgraceful camp and love th...I'm firmly in the disgraceful camp and love the idea of the Peggy Sue glasses - even with birkenstocks and scruffy tees.Jo Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01096756433952821037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-10156017667562138382012-11-06T20:06:22.659-08:002012-11-06T20:06:22.659-08:00I'm doing the eye test thing tomorrow after I ...I'm doing the eye test thing tomorrow after I asked hubby to fix the telly because the picture was blurry only for him to tell me it wasn't and that maybe it was time to update my glasses (or wear them more often, I'm just crap at wearing them). You need to show us your glasses, they sound pretty - oh and Peggy Sue Cat Eye glasses will totally go with a scruffy tee and shorts - it's all about how you do the hair ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-3737517443819290242012-11-06T11:14:19.222-08:002012-11-06T11:14:19.222-08:00Popped over to your page but I couldn't find t...Popped over to your page but I couldn't find the comment link (cos I'm old & dumb). Good reminder this "They way we see our children becomes etched onto their little hearts, hot black ink and blazing. They wear our words for them like tattoos. The labels we use are scars that never fade. "Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-72754661119883277402012-11-06T11:10:02.919-08:002012-11-06T11:10:02.919-08:00If that's your life goal, then you should have...If that's your life goal, then you should have no worries achieving what you set out to do in life ;)<br />(and thanks! Come to the dark side...)Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-23514017985843144272012-11-06T11:08:41.287-08:002012-11-06T11:08:41.287-08:00I go with "growing old is mandatory, but it&#...I go with "growing old is mandatory, but it's optional to grow up." Immaturity can last forever....Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-55042118088122556282012-11-06T11:05:30.605-08:002012-11-06T11:05:30.605-08:00will do (unless they look really bad...)will do (unless they look really bad...)Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-20007328297549988752012-11-06T11:05:03.283-08:002012-11-06T11:05:03.283-08:00Braver man than I am! I've had a few friends h...Braver man than I am! I've had a few friends have it done but I still wouldn't risk it (though I understand the risks are minute)Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-43123845061984904682012-11-06T03:43:50.001-08:002012-11-06T03:43:50.001-08:00I've now made it a life goal to grow old disgr...I've now made it a life goal to grow old disgracefully - You are incredible :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-5899542550933568302012-11-06T03:41:32.020-08:002012-11-06T03:41:32.020-08:00I mentioned to my sister yesterday that I needed t...I mentioned to my sister yesterday that I needed to go get my eyes tested as I really can't see as far as I used to be able to. She said "hmmm, yes you are getting old, Mum and Dad both wear glasses and you're about as old as they were when they got them". Gee, thanks Kate, my 8 years younger sister, who wasn't even born when my Mum was my age!<br />My philosophy is that age is a state of mind!Kylie Purtellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00185153539010825877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-9283417353836270072012-11-06T03:31:46.585-08:002012-11-06T03:31:46.585-08:00I'm sure my day will come soon when I'll n...I'm sure my day will come soon when I'll need bifocals as well - I've worn glasses for near distance vision since I was 5 but I'm seeing the signs that my distance vision is also going downhill. Would LOVE to see a pic of them once they're ready!Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645347058596682545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-43722519992494824592012-11-06T02:08:06.682-08:002012-11-06T02:08:06.682-08:00I am sure they look awesome! My husband was sad wh...I am sure they look awesome! My husband was sad when I had laser surgery...he loved me in glasses. xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-9486429511089126012012-11-05T23:27:30.759-08:002012-11-05T23:27:30.759-08:00Love the slippery dip image in my head...thanks!Love the slippery dip image in my head...thanks!Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-68751381146215107142012-11-05T23:25:50.589-08:002012-11-05T23:25:50.589-08:00whole heartedly agree!whole heartedly agree!Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-1800389568773372422012-11-05T23:20:08.264-08:002012-11-05T23:20:08.264-08:00I dream of 30 something...I dream of 30 something...Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-45254686248517272132012-11-05T23:19:16.398-08:002012-11-05T23:19:16.398-08:00that makes me feel much better - maybe I'm rea...that makes me feel much better - maybe I'm really, really young looking!<br />And go before the health fund kicks over for another year - you won't get a whole 20 cents back....grrrrr!Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-68413310945489311082012-11-05T23:12:09.073-08:002012-11-05T23:12:09.073-08:00But you have more dazzle and less frazzle, if I re...But you have more dazzle and less frazzle, if I recall - how can you not look better with that mantra! (see, I do read and take note of the good ones...might even apply it when the new glasses come home to roost.)Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-39921739616585301412012-11-05T23:06:57.579-08:002012-11-05T23:06:57.579-08:00You're the second person to talk about multifo...You're the second person to talk about multifocals. I've left it too late to investigate but sounds like something I need to look at next time (ugh!).Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-46243028874599000842012-11-05T23:05:43.230-08:002012-11-05T23:05:43.230-08:00And while I'm old, I do know not to feed babie...And while I'm old, I do know not to feed babies cake!! or whiskey.Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.com