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Talking to Somebody Who is Deaf in One Ear

I can so empathise with your friend! The thing is that without background noise, we can hear perfectly. As soon as there's a similar sound over the top, we're not only deafened but disorientated too. The rules change constantly. I'm glad that ...

JoHarrington, on 01/26/2012

Hello Kitty Wallet

Sweet aren't they @sheila! Thanks for your visit :)

Marie, on 01/26/2012

Talking to Somebody Who is Deaf in One Ear

I have a friend who has trouble hearing in one ear, though not completely deaf. When I was reading your story, I cringed remembering all the times she'd say something like 'What did you say? I ...

Ember, on 01/26/2012

BEAUTIFUL DARK WOMAN

Very mysterious and haunting, Deb. Truly enjoyed it. I could hear haunting music in the background....it conjured up all types of mystique and forbidden love scenes. This was bittersweet, sad, ...

Susan Joyner-Stumpf, on 01/26/2012

Talking to Somebody Who is Deaf in One Ear

Hi Sionnach! You and I would either have perfect hearing, or be completely deaf between us. We have unilateral hearing in opposite ears. Yes, that is the culprit. Did I describe the busy environment noise how you hear it too? Thanks for ...

JoHarrington, on 01/26/2012

BEAUTIFUL DARK WOMAN

And this is beautiful. I will show you the Goth in me, just hesitant from the remarks I have heard. A lot of sorrow i sense in you, which is good. there is also a light.

Johnny , on 01/26/2012

Talking to Somebody Who is Deaf in One Ear

Oh yes - also, I very much agree with "Paying so much attention to non-verbal communication means I catch what you wanted to say, rather than what you think you should say."

Sionnach, on 01/26/2012

Talking to Somebody Who is Deaf in One Ear

Thanks so much for posting this!! I have substantial hearing loss in my left ear - due to a severe infection when I was in grade school - but never really connected it to the difficulty I have in ...

Sionnach, on 01/26/2012

Dryer Lint Art

It is a bit funny, but it's great to know that there is a use for all of that dryer lint that people pull from their dryers. The thing is, we need to be creative with our waste. I've always marveled at the amount of stuff that comes off our ...

sheilamarie, on 01/26/2012

Patricia MacLachlan: Book Reviews and Videos

Actually I like the books better than the movies, though the movies are nice, too. Patricia MacLachlan has such a poetic way of writing that is difficult to do justice to on screen.

sheilamarie, on 01/26/2012

Beet Cake

That's the way to do it: tell them after they've enjoyed it so they don't turn up their noses. When I was a child, I can remember being resistant to foods I was unfamiliar with. Yet after tasting something new, I often really liked it.

sheilamarie, on 01/26/2012

Art Nouveau Art Deco Vintage Reproduction Messenger Bag

Beautiful bags you have chosen to highlight here. Zazzle does make some lovely items. I love them all, but especially the Art Nouveau one.

sheilamarie, on 01/26/2012

Hello Kitty Wallet

Very cute Hello Kitty wallets!

sheilamarie, on 01/26/2012

Four stages of online moneymaking game

Excellent article. I'm in phase 3, but very aware that phase 4 is next. Always has been for everything I've done. I doubt I'll always do exactly what I'm doing now, but I'm enjoying the journey.

TerriRexson, on 01/26/2012

A Parent's View of Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Thank you frugalrvers - it is difficult to be positive with my son's behavior the way it is sometimes. He thinks life would be easier with his father instead of here where I make him do things that he doesn't like. I make him do things that ...

Angel, on 01/26/2012