It’s so bright it hurts, and I can’t see. To keep the light out of my impacted eye, I wear an eye patch. Whether I’m at work or out in public, I often wear dark sunglasses indoors as well, just to find some relief from the overwhelming brightness.
This year, it’s Easter Jeep Safari time in Moab, Utah. Being out in the great outdoors all day, I’ve opted to wear the eye patch. Even though it makes me feel a bit uncomfortable with the stares and questions from others, I found a moment to make light of it—no pun intended.
A young boy approached me and asked, “What happened to your eye?” I couldn’t resist and simply responded, “Red Rider.” The look of surprise put a little fear in him and a little smile on my face.
