Oh, something you said in your response to tysdaddy about being more tentative around people because you can’t see their expressions…that reminded me of something. I had wondered, in your last post about teaching painting and the observations you had about students and their materials, is this acuteness around your observations a new sense as a result of your loss of other components of your eyesight? I’m thinking now of how when someone loses one sense, other senses start to get sharper. I hope my question makes sense. It was something that was rolling around in my mind as I read that last post.

How has this loss of sight affected your work?

Brian

Vanni – i am soured on daffodils. They are everywhere, and commonplace. Now tulips even when they are dying are magnificent. My friend Prissy German Tourist has taken some of the most beautiful photos of daffodils. you can see his work at ziorjen.com. G

Chrisitne – it is awful when our dogs go blind. they exhibit the same fear, stress and disorientation that we do when in poor vision. Your old dog is lucky to have you as his human.

I agree about Nita. She is also great friend material I think. G

Lookingforbeauty – I have nothing against dr. Blindside, so he doesn’t need to meet with a dramatic, overwritten death. It’s only that his bedside manner, for which he is greatly loved by many other patients except me, is like an irritating tick someone you meet has. i know he is well respected as a clinician and surgeon. But he’s not the surgeon for me. G

My ittle dog has gone blind recently, very quickly too! He walks into walls, poor thing, and is afraid to go down stairs. I’m carrying him outside these days.

I like Nita’s advice. I wish she could be my doctor. She’s so sensible!

I love tulips. I’ve always felt that daffodils look like plastic but it’s been especially dull this spring so I’ve gained an appreciation for them.