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Bifocal blues

I’ve finally gotten used to my progressive bifocals. At first I felt as though I’m walking in a pit, and they threw my depth perception off. I’m still careful backing out of parking spaces, but I don’t feel as disoriented as I did. Switching back and forth between the regular glasses and […]

Posted 09 October 2008 † Brigette Russell § Personal ‡ Comments (1) ° Also tagged:

I’m ready for my close-up, Mr. DeMille

Age has been on my mind more than usual lately, probably because I’m 43 and about to have a baby. Because I had children relatively late in life, I’m in the position of being in a playgroup where I’m old enough to be the mother of some of the other moms – if I’d […]

Posted 20 June 2008 † Brigette Russell § Feminism § Personal ‡ Comments (3) ° Also tagged: , , ,