Hey you. It’s me. Here, in my happy place, not looking entirely happy. You see, I had just been to the eye doctor for an unplanned eye exam. The day before…rather suddenly…I found myself seeing little gray dancing spots. A little disturbing. It was, however, the brief flashes of light after I turned out the lights that night, that urged me to see the optometrist the next day. I don’t deny my attraction to sparkly things, but when it comes to my vision…thank you, but no. After the dreaded pupil dilating drops, I received a thorough exam and was deemed healthy. enough. for a 54 year old. Spots and thready wisps, known as floaters, are apparently common in aging eyes. But what about those white flashes? Apparently, they are considered a warning sign for a potentially detached retina…which would be seriously serious. In my case, my doctor has advised me of other signs to be watchful for…helpful yes…but I admit to feeling a little out of my comfort zone. A few friends have had similar experiences and found that it went on for a few months before resolving. Okay, just a simple make today. Simplicity 2339 shirt pattern, worn with my green skirt. I picked up this turquoise gingham at a thrift store last spring, and the flowery bits are leftovers from my I’m a Bird in Paradise dress. Having less than enough fabric for full sleeves, I cut out what I thought would be 3/4 length, but they shrunk up to my elbows after I turned the cuffs back to reveal the colourful facing. The pink cuff links were another thrift store find. They’ve been languishing in my drawer forever because I have zero shirts that have the necessary buttonholes. I think I would have been happier with green buttons, but at least the pearly pink links add a unique touch. This fabric is obviously a poly/cotton blend, and it shows in the fit. I made this pattern in the same size as my 99 Pink Balloons dress, but it doesn’t have quite the same ease. {sigh} I really do love natural fibers in general, and cotton specifically. Almost all my makes are 100% cotton. Sure, they wrinkle like crazy, but the fabrication, the weight, the feel, and the endless colour selection…it’s no secret; I’m a little crazy for cotton! Which brings me to Lucky Lucille’s Spring for Cotton … Continue reading OH MY AGING EYES : : SIMPLICITY 2339