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Great article, but you forgot --- duct tape --- essential for emergency repairs ;-)

Tools make the details beautiful. My daughters love making miniatures out of clay for my youngest daughters miniature doll house. They amaze me with the things they make from clay. Very nice page, great thing to think about and share.

I agree with you Paula, letters are a lost art but to receive a letter in the mail, Priceless and very touching no matter who it's to and what it's regarding, letters are a wonderful expression of appreciation. I'm very much into cards as well.

I use a free plugin called Theme Authenticity Checker to check themes for malicious code ;-) Works well for me!

Thanks lakeerieartists, These easy off and on wall decals are great, I love Dr. Seuss too.

Thank You Sidewalk Philosopher. :)

The comment I've had over and over who were caught in Christchurch's earthquakes was - you need a good torch and a decent shoes to hand - ie near your bed! The focus on food I don't buy into - most of us wouldn't die if we fasted for the next 4 weeks! A battery powered radio is handy, and you should have some water - but food - not so much!

Nope teddle - you need chrome to test the "in-browser" version on the website - but the main tool is downloadable and runs on your PC

Simple question really, must I use Google Chrome to get the most out of Keyword Researcher?

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 I've written this now though, because it is raising awareness. You will know more about what she's experiencing now. It's difficult to describe, as I discovered in writing this, because there's no comparison. I have no idea what you're hearing, in order to tell you how different it is.

I know it can't be the same, because those with stereo hearing seem obsessed with having the television on AND talking over the top. It doesn't appear to bother them at all.

Yes, so much more is said non-verbally than verbally. That's a perfect example.

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

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 have trouble hearing in one ear.' (Or even better 'I've told you before I have trouble hearing in this ear.' I'm not a bad friend I swear!) And other little subtle things like that, such as a night this past December we were in a town we didn't usually visit, and we saw a friend we haven't seen in ages. She had me stop the car and she called out to him. She yelled his full name, 'turn around.' The things you learn.

"Paying so much attention to non-verbal communication means I catch what you wanted to say, rather than what you think you should say."

I know I don't pay as much attention to body language, even though linguist say something like conversation/language is 80% unspoken, ie tone and body language. I think...? Anyways, I recall a time I was asking a boss a question, but I knew based on a professional level she'd say yes no matter what. But I wasn't asking because I knew she'd help me, I also knew she was insanely busy and wanted her actual answer. So I watched for any nonverbal clues that it might not be a good time, and it was so funny to me because as, 'Yes! Of course!' came out of her mouth, she was shaking her head 'no.' Which just tells me I really do need to watch body language more, because to me that was an absolutely fascinating moment to experience.

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, as is all unrequieted love.

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 commenting.

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.