black eye – Snowbird of Paradise

September 30, 2019September 29, 2019Snowbird of Paradise

Six-Day Progression of a Black Eye

I have been fascinated by the migration of my black eye (formally known as a periorbital hematoma) from my eyebrow to my cheek. I have also watched as it has changed colour several times. Here, for the record, are moments during that process over six days. I used ice on it periodically for the first […]

September 26, 2019September 30, 2019Snowbird of Paradise

If You Can’t Hide It, Flaunt It

I’ve got a black eye! As this is my first ever black eye, I have decided that it is going to be a conversation piece, so I will try to make sure I choose clothes that bring out its most interesting colours. Today that is turquoise. On Tuesday, I was walking along Jasper Avenue with […]