After the phenomenal snow storm on Friday, Attila is still digging us out from under all the snow. My last journal entry included an image of Attila shoveling the original snowfall off the deck. A big job, but not the end of it by a long shot. On Sunday afternoon the snow that had accumulated on the roof came crashing down. This snow is wet, heavy, dense and if it landed on you it would probably kill you.

Were I to design a house for this climate, it would NEVER have decks or doorways placed under the dripline of a roof! The design of our house ensures that Attila is kept constantly busy, keeping up with the effects of the weather.

Today it is cloudy and more snow is expected this afternoon. Nothing like last week though, thank goodness.

I sat down in front of my computer this morning to begin some web design work that is long overdue, only to find that my eyesight had suddenly and drastically deteriorated. Always aware that a stroke can come on suddenly with catastrophic effect, I felt a moment of panic.

To my relief, when I removed my reading glasses I realized that the right lens was missing! There it was, sitting on the desk.

I began the agonizing process of finding the miniature screw that usually holds the frame together and the lens in place. I found it on the desk as well.

I have an ancient sewing machine screwdriver that is small enough to handle the screw. However, what is really called for when repairing eye glasses, is good eyesight. I have driving glasses, and can read with them in a pinch. Nothing for it but to get out the driving glasses and try to repair my reading glasses.

After a frustrating thirty minutes of trying and failing, I walked away from the project. When frustration levels are that high, I find it best to simply walk away.

Later I returned to the project more prepared. The use of a magnifier and a high illumination lamp improved my performance. After twenty minutes of struggle, the glasses were reassembled and I was back in business.

I'll be very careful of the quality of frames, if I ever purchase new glasses again!