My new bifocals came in today, and I rushed over to Wal-Mart to get them. I knew my old bifocals were scratched, and I suspect my prescription has changed a little, but I was still surprised at the difference. I can see! Clearly! Far, far away!

I’m embarrassed to admit this, but I took the glasses off when I had ashes imposed at Ash Wednesday service tonight, just because I didn’t want to get any ashes on my brand new glasses. That probably violates the spirit of the service