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Eyewear Wide Shut

Until I recover from my illness, I won't be posting here. Hope to return in late October or November. In the meantime, please do enjoy the numerous reviews, features and essays already provided. In its small way, Eyewear has become a resource. I hope to be able to continue adding to this resource in the future, with many good reviews and features in the pipeline. Thanks to all those who have followed this blog over the years.
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Andrew Philip said…
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Todd.
Mon Sept 21, 01:39:00 pm 2009
Anonymous said…
Get well soon Todd

Tom x
Mon Sept 21, 01:42:00 pm 2009
Sue Guiney said…
Best of luck, Todd, and I wish you a speedy recovery.
Sue Guiney
Mon Sept 21, 03:42:00 pm 2009
Angela France said…
Wishing you well, Todd.
Mon Sept 21, 05:40:00 pm 2009
Poetry Pleases! said…
Dear Todd

Sorry to hear that you're shutting down pro tem but your health is the most important thing. Rusty and I wish you a very speedy recovery.

Best wishes from Simon & Rusty
Tue Sept 22, 12:17:00 pm 2009
Liz said…
Hope your health is improving, Todd.
Take care,
Liz
Mon Sept 28, 07:57:00 pm 2009
Anonymous said…
Best of luck, Todd - you'll get over this! I know an eighty-year old who has recovered from the same complaint. Don't let it stop you from wide-reading, writing and ruminating - those are the important things. Time for a rest, perhaps... and then a fresh start. Best wishes, Pat
Tue Oct 20, 10:11:00 pm 2009
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