“She Said what?”
Women gossip, men discuss. I’m grinning as I type.But it’s a good way of getting your attention and getting into the subject of this blog.Gossiping, or discussing, can be a problem for those with...
View ArticleLock and Learn
No matter how clued in to hearing needs I may think I am, I still discover the simple of things can be problematical.A key?As we all know from bitter experience, keys are members of the Chameleon...
View ArticleSex and the City
I’ve been thinking about sex.For those with mucky minds I’ll rephrase that. I’ve been thinking about gender.The majority of people with hearing problems that I’ve encountered at various places (Hearing...
View ArticleFacebooking - at last
“Oh my God Tony Long is on Facebook. Brilliant” and two kisses as well. The writer, Nicky, was right to be surprised as the last time we’d spoken about FB I’d been less than enthusiastic. A group of us...
View ArticleBetter With Use
When Sue still had some hearing we were standing at a Heathrow departure gate watching my father queuing for the metal detector. Pa had a brief chat with an elderly couple and then spoke with a...
View ArticleHold the Salt
Best compliment to my cooking is an emptied plate, preferably not having been tipped out the window when my back was turned. I enjoy cooking, not heating up ready meals but concocting from ingredients...
View ArticleThe Way We Were
Last week turned a little retrospective for me due to two photos and some serious loft clearance. The 26 year old photos showed me with dark hair, a waist and my mate’s girlfriend. Sue wasn’t in the...
View ArticleCatch Up
I’m dim, really Dim. Yet again I’ve failed to manage the simple task of replying to folk who’ve posted comments. I’m sorry as I’d really like to have a ‘chat’ with you all. My intention for this blog...
View ArticleToo Loud For Someone Who's Deaf?
Politely declining invitations to join friends for Yuletide festivities has become a Christmas tradition for us. It’s not that we’re party poopers or miseries who’d prefer sitting at home watching Xmas...
View ArticleSeasonal Food and Hearing Related Issues
The difficulties that arise from Seasonal Food and Hearing Related Issues, or Safahri,are little discussed but very relevant to those with impaired hearing – from minor to serious loss. Example.Sue and...
View ArticleThe Needs of Others - a little long, but for a reason
Sylvia, thanks for your cheery reply, gave me big smiles, particularly about taking life as it comes. Couldn’t agree more and I’m delighted to say that Sue feels the same way. If any of us were that...
View ArticlePartners viewpoint research
"Have they actually done any research because that's bears no relationship to my experience?" Sound familiar? I once read a report which chagrined me so much that I immediately sat down and dashed off...
View ArticleSticky, Stickiest. Stuck - Very Stuck
Learning by experience seems to stick the lesson in the mind. I recall finding out at an early age how the glowing end of a car’s cigar lighter could burn – and leave a circular patterned scar to...
View ArticleA Day at the Seaside
Anyone out there still unsure about volunteering for the hearing partner’s research programme? Well, let me assure you it’s not only going to help other partners, it’s beneficial for the volunteer as...
View ArticleVisual Clues
When my hair used to be half way down my back (with only white highlights) a police officer called to me from behind, “excuse me Miss.” I turned so he could see my manly body (insert laughter), beard...
View ArticleWhat If?
Out of the following please pick the stupid question. “Excuse me sir, is this your motorcycle?”“Can you tell me what speed you were doing?”“Do you want fries with that?” Obviously it's the last one,...
View ArticleWhat's The Word I Want?
As I’ve said, I met with Dick Hill to talk about being the hearing half of a partnership. It wasn’t a moanfest in any shape, Dick’s gathering of experiences will enable him to further assist new...
View ArticleDid You See?
People tend to meet and greet with “how are you's”. If there’s time for a chat the next question very often takes the form of “did you see ‘'Get out of being an X factoring celebrity chef house...
View ArticleWe Are Not Alone
After six months of meaning to upgrade my mobile phone I finally called Vodafone yesterday, and I’m glad I did, not just because I’m getting the mobile I want but because I had a long chat about deaf...
View ArticleAgony, agony and No Help from Sue
Finally, I’ve got something negative I can say about how Sue’s deafness has affected my life. My lower back has given me problems for decades, occasionally, randomly and without any obvious cause, it...
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