Comments for A Radical Sabbatical http://www.aradicalsabbatical.com Hearing loss, sabbatical, life, love, friendships and aging Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:10:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 Comment on The Angel in her….. by im bad http://www.aradicalsabbatical.com/2007/12/24/the-angel-in-her/#comment-203 im bad Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:01:31 +0000 http://www.aradicalsabbatical.com/2007/12/24/the-angel-in-her/#comment-203 hey )) its very interesting point of view. Good post. realy gj thx :-) hey ))
its very interesting point of view.
Good post.
realy gj

thx :-)

]]> Comment on To close caption or not to close caption, who will rule? by Linda M Giard http://www.aradicalsabbatical.com/2008/06/28/to-close-caption-or-not-to-close-caption-who-will-rule/#comment-199 Linda M Giard Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:26:03 +0000 http://www.aradicalsabbatical.com/2008/06/28/to-close-caption-or-not-to-close-caption-who-will-rule/#comment-199 HI I WATCH TV FOR JERRY LEWIS NINE PM SUNDAY DURING START I CLICK INFORMATION SAY CC SO I WATCH JERRY LEWIS NO CLOSE CAPTION I AM MAD OF JERRY NO CLOSE CAPTION I WATCH OTHER MOVIE THANK YOU MUCH HI I WATCH TV FOR JERRY LEWIS NINE PM SUNDAY DURING START I CLICK INFORMATION SAY CC SO I WATCH JERRY LEWIS NO CLOSE CAPTION I AM MAD OF JERRY NO CLOSE CAPTION I WATCH OTHER MOVIE THANK YOU MUCH

]]> Comment on Taking it to the next level by kim http://www.aradicalsabbatical.com/2008/08/25/taking-it-to-the-next-level/#comment-196 kim Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:46:23 +0000 http://www.aradicalsabbatical.com/2008/08/25/taking-it-to-the-next-level/#comment-196 You're gonna be awesome. I get sick of all the stupid comments too. Because of that, I've tried to be more sensitive to others with medical problems-- realizing the media sensationalizes causes and cures and that most of us are victims of misinformation. I know I don't know everything, so it's better not to assume and just be a friend by listening. Funny what deafness has taught me. You’re gonna be awesome. I get sick of all the stupid comments too. Because of that, I’ve tried to be more sensitive to others with medical problems– realizing the media sensationalizes causes and cures and that most of us are victims of misinformation. I know I don’t know everything, so it’s better not to assume and just be a friend by listening. Funny what deafness has taught me.

]]> Comment on A Year in Review - What I learned, didn’t learn, enjoyed and didn’t by Leigh http://www.aradicalsabbatical.com/2008/08/08/a-year-in-review-what-i-learned-didnt-learn-enjoyed-and-didnt/#comment-186 Leigh Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:51:40 +0000 http://www.aradicalsabbatical.com/2008/08/08/a-year-in-review-what-i-learned-didnt-learn-enjoyed-and-didnt/#comment-186 My friend... I too feel so blessed by the women friends that are such a big part of my life. Though I don't know what half of them sound like, they're friends true blue, in my heart and my life. What I would do without them is a place I'd rather not visit.... Being alone, noticing clouds, letting your hair grow.... drinking wine, alone, and being OK with it.... seemingly mundane events..... but when you're IN THOSE MOMENTS, and you're TRULY ALIVE in those moments.... they have deeper significance!! Well said P. I'm there with ya. Not in the last legs of any sabbatical, but in the growth that comes when you're aware. mwah. That was a big wet one from a wetbulldog to you. ;-) My friend… I too feel so blessed by the women friends that are such a big part of my life.
Though I don’t know what half of them sound like, they’re friends true blue, in my heart and my life.
What I would do without them is a place I’d rather not visit….

Being alone, noticing clouds, letting your hair grow…. drinking wine, alone, and being OK with it…. seemingly mundane events….. but when you’re IN THOSE MOMENTS, and you’re TRULY ALIVE in those moments…. they have deeper significance!!

Well said P. I’m there with ya. Not in the last legs of any sabbatical, but in the growth that comes when you’re aware.

mwah. That was a big wet one from a wetbulldog to you.

;-)

]]> Comment on A Year in Review - What I learned, didn’t learn, enjoyed and didn’t by kim http://www.aradicalsabbatical.com/2008/08/08/a-year-in-review-what-i-learned-didnt-learn-enjoyed-and-didnt/#comment-184 kim Sat, 09 Aug 2008 06:43:13 +0000 http://www.aradicalsabbatical.com/2008/08/08/a-year-in-review-what-i-learned-didnt-learn-enjoyed-and-didnt/#comment-184 The first part is very profound. I think the fifties is a decade of transition. So far I hate it. Thought #8 on "things you did not learn" was an interesting observation. Wondering what prompted it. You expected to suddenly like people you couldn't stand before or what? I believe I will always dislike certain people, though I've learned to tolerate them just by accepting the fact I'll never like them. Somehow that lets me off the hook from trying, and then I can focus on the task at hand or personal goals without being confrontational. It does seem like solid relationships become more important as we age. The first part is very profound. I think the fifties is a decade of transition. So far I hate it. Thought #8 on “things you did not learn” was an interesting observation. Wondering what prompted it. You expected to suddenly like people you couldn’t stand before or what? I believe I will always dislike certain people, though I’ve learned to tolerate them just by accepting the fact I’ll never like them. Somehow that lets me off the hook from trying, and then I can focus on the task at hand or personal goals without being confrontational. It does seem like solid relationships become more important as we age.

]]> Comment on Self Awareness by kim http://www.aradicalsabbatical.com/2008/07/17/self-awareness/#comment-181 kim Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:19:23 +0000 http://www.aradicalsabbatical.com/2008/07/17/self-awareness/#comment-181 Music is very dear to my heart also. When I was a girl I dreamed of becoming a classical pianist. I never had the raw talent to make money at it either, but I was decent and spent hours every day playing. I'm hoping to start up again. Was inspired by the musical workshop we went to. People told me how I might be able to enjoy playing piano again after all these years of not hearing the highest notes. The goal here is to do something I will enjoy for relaxation, not playing for others-- though I would very much be able to do that too. Interesting thoughts. I like being 50-ish. Music is very dear to my heart also. When I was a girl I dreamed of becoming a classical pianist. I never had the raw talent to make money at it either, but I was decent and spent hours every day playing. I’m hoping to start up again. Was inspired by the musical workshop we went to. People told me how I might be able to enjoy playing piano again after all these years of not hearing the highest notes. The goal here is to do something I will enjoy for relaxation, not playing for others– though I would very much be able to do that too. Interesting thoughts. I like being 50-ish.

]]> Comment on To close caption or not to close caption, who will rule? by Richard Roehm http://www.aradicalsabbatical.com/2008/06/28/to-close-caption-or-not-to-close-caption-who-will-rule/#comment-160 Richard Roehm Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:56:14 +0000 http://www.aradicalsabbatical.com/2008/06/28/to-close-caption-or-not-to-close-caption-who-will-rule/#comment-160 I have no issue with captioning and hopes this legislation will encourage all the deaf vloggers to caption their videos. This includes comment videos such as riffly and seesmic. I have no issue with captioning and hopes this legislation will encourage all the deaf vloggers to caption their videos. This includes comment videos such as riffly and seesmic.

]]> Comment on Wandering and wondering by Robyn http://www.aradicalsabbatical.com/2008/06/25/wandering-and-wondering/#comment-158 Robyn Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:19:15 +0000 http://www.aradicalsabbatical.com/2008/06/25/wandering-and-wondering/#comment-158 Are you thinking of doing it? Let me know how you get on :) Cheers Robyn Are you thinking of doing it? Let me know how you get on :)

Cheers
Robyn

]]> Comment on Hearing Aids, hearing gadgets, hearing. by kim http://www.aradicalsabbatical.com/2008/06/14/hearing-aids-hearing-gadgets-hearing/#comment-155 kim Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:54:03 +0000 http://www.aradicalsabbatical.com/2008/06/14/hearing-aids-hearing-gadgets-hearing/#comment-155 I have to say I actually did comment a guy on his hearing aids once, not too long ago. He had absolutely the coolest looking earmolds I had ever seen. They were GOLD--I'm sure gold plastic-- but still it was so cool looking. And so I told him, "WOW! I LOVE those!" This was at a party too, where not many people with hearing loss were. In fact, I think we were the only two people wearing hearing aids. And he was SO COOL looking in sunglasses and those earmolds. I was really envious. But the thing is, I wouldn't bother getting something like that because my hair would cover it. I have to say I actually did comment a guy on his hearing aids once, not too long ago. He had absolutely the coolest looking earmolds I had ever seen. They were GOLD–I’m sure gold plastic– but still it was so cool looking. And so I told him, “WOW! I LOVE those!” This was at a party too, where not many people with hearing loss were. In fact, I think we were the only two people wearing hearing aids. And he was SO COOL looking in sunglasses and those earmolds. I was really envious. But the thing is, I wouldn’t bother getting something like that because my hair would cover it.

]]> Comment on Hearing Aids, hearing gadgets, hearing. by Michele http://www.aradicalsabbatical.com/2008/06/14/hearing-aids-hearing-gadgets-hearing/#comment-154 Michele Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:47:23 +0000 http://www.aradicalsabbatical.com/2008/06/14/hearing-aids-hearing-gadgets-hearing/#comment-154 Great blog, Pearl!!! It is disappointing that hearing aids have not followed the trend in getting better and cheaper, as technology advances. My first try at hearing aids was an ITE aid recommended by my then audiologist. I didn't have success on that first attempt, as I had lost much of my hearing by the end of high school and I am thinking an ITE aid was not best suited for my need. I am sure the ITE was recommended more for someone my age, than for the maximum benefit, as a twenty-something female was assumed to be focusing on vanity over benefit, but that has never been the case with me. I always wanted the benefit of hearing, but just never got it with a hearing aid. I would wear a hearing aid as big as a hat if it worked. All hearing aids that I have tried after that first ITE one have been BTE, as my next audiologist told me the truth, that BTE give better results. Still no benefit with BTE, but I got all the sales pitches when trying them over the years. Why would you even need marketing tactics and gimmicks with hearing aids? I think it is criminal that audiologists are even allowed to make a profit on hearing aids, and I was surprised by this information, and as I said previously, it made me feel a little stupid that I didn't know this before. And I will never figure out why a hearing aid is not considered a medical device??? Does anyone think people would wear hearing aids for any other reason than to enhance their hearing??? Why does my insurance pay for eye glasses and orthodontia??? Is not hearing more important than straight teeth??? Sigh... It is not a perfect world, for sure. Great blog, Pearl!!! It is disappointing that hearing aids have not followed the trend in getting better and cheaper, as technology advances. My first try at hearing aids was an ITE aid recommended by my then audiologist. I didn’t have success on that first attempt, as I had lost much of my hearing by the end of high school and I am thinking an ITE aid was not best suited for my need. I am sure the ITE was recommended more for someone my age, than for the maximum benefit, as a twenty-something female was assumed to be focusing on vanity over benefit, but that has never been the case with me. I always wanted the benefit of hearing, but just never got it with a hearing aid. I would wear a hearing aid as big as a hat if it worked.

All hearing aids that I have tried after that first ITE one have been BTE, as my next audiologist told me the truth, that BTE give better results. Still no benefit with BTE, but I got all the sales pitches when trying them over the years. Why would you even need marketing tactics and gimmicks with hearing aids? I think it is criminal that audiologists are even allowed to make a profit on hearing aids, and I was surprised by this information, and as I said previously, it made me feel a little stupid that I didn’t know this before.

And I will never figure out why a hearing aid is not considered a medical device??? Does anyone think people would wear hearing aids for any other reason than to enhance their hearing??? Why does my insurance pay for eye glasses and orthodontia??? Is not hearing more important than straight teeth??? Sigh… It is not a perfect world, for sure.

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