AN ESSAY IN ATTITUDES
Oh, Fogey, not to worry. All that fades with time.I've had dozens of stitches on my face -- no scars! -- hundreds on my legs -- no scars -- still more here and there (arms and back) -- no scars!It's just part of growing up.
reminds me of Harry Potter
Oh... upon cursory reading I presumed you meant a Heidelberg scar. Good for you for "owning it." Gabrielle
I have a Mensur Schmiss on my left cheek. It turns white on cold mornings. Goes with the territory.Raoul
My diagnosis is Frey's syndrome: gustatory sweating after parotid gland surgery. Just a guess, but I suspect that there is more parotid surgery than saber dueling these days.
"An angry thug in tailored suits and bespoke London-made shoes, I reply."Perfect.LBF, there is a good nickname waiting for creation here. Perhaps a blend of the Red Baron and the Mad Baron.
Oh, Fogey, not to worry. All that fades with time.
ReplyDeleteI've had dozens of stitches on my face -- no scars! -- hundreds on my legs -- no scars -- still more here and there (arms and back) -- no scars!
It's just part of growing up.
reminds me of Harry Potter
ReplyDeleteOh... upon cursory reading I presumed you meant a Heidelberg scar. Good for you for "owning it."
ReplyDeleteGabrielle
I have a Mensur Schmiss on my left cheek. It turns white on cold mornings. Goes with the territory.
ReplyDeleteRaoul
My diagnosis is Frey's syndrome: gustatory sweating after parotid gland surgery. Just a guess, but I suspect that there is more parotid surgery than saber dueling these days.
ReplyDelete"An angry thug in tailored suits and bespoke London-made shoes, I reply."
ReplyDeletePerfect.
LBF, there is a good nickname waiting for creation here. Perhaps a blend of the Red Baron and the Mad Baron.