Have You Seen My Glasses?

It's a frequent question around Chez Goodneedle, I can never find my glasses! It all began innocently enough, approximately ten years ago. I remember cursing the needle manufacturers... "what's wrong with these needles, you can't even get the thread through the eye, so much for quality control"! My husband smiled knowingly and laughed under his breath. It was a gradual process from there, I continued, however, to be in denial. I well remember that Sunday morning, sitting in church when my own bulletin appeared a bit fuzzy (church office printer on the blink, low on ink?) but I couldn't help notice that the bulletin of the woman sitting one pew ahead of me appeared to be sharply in focus. Hmmm... Yep, a pair of reading glasses followed, from the pharmacy, they did the trick; for a while. A second, third and fourth pair made their way into the house and occupied every room over the next few years. I found I needed them more and more, not just for reading or sewing; ironing, peeling potatoes, folding clothes all were preceded by the glasses-hunt. Well, you guessed it, the "have you seen my glasses" question won't be asked around here anymore, in a week to ten days they should be on my nose! The eye doctor confirmed my suspicions yesterday, I need full-time glasses. My close up correction is significant but I was also told I need a slight distance correction as well. It was a little hard to hear; "you're officially old now", that's what my inner-voice was shouting in my ear! Looking on the bright side though, I can't help but think of the time I'll save without searching for my glasses, that must mean I'll get more quilts done, right? Oh, and yes, by the way, the needle manufacturers can breathe a sigh of relief... they're off the hook!

Life is Good!