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Adjustment Period
I’ve been having a problem with my hearing for years. After getting some help with that, I’ve got a bit of an adjustment period to work through.
Getting Adjusted
My hearing was fairly impaired but not beyond repair. After the initial fitting and adjustment, I was sent on my way to get used to the sudden improvement in hearing.
What I didn’t expect was the increased clarity of inorganic sounds. Honestly, it sounds like I’m being tortured by a Foley artist!
THIS ARTIST CREATES SOUNDS FOR MOVIES
It’s not all bad, of course. I can actually hear my family members more clearly.
This was the intention, but I’m looking forward to my next visit. Hopefully, there will be some way to take the edge off of the non-voice sounds that are suddenly bludgeoning my ears.
A Bit More Comics History
Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked (Documentary)
While I’m trying to get back on track with the Sentinels, I’ve been looking into the history of comic books.
One of the things that have made all of the superhero media possible is that there is almost a century of storylines to draw from.
I’m taking the broad stripes of comic history to inform my series without actually mimicking any of the actual characters. Of course, I don’t want to infringe on anyone’s copyright but there are more reasons to create my own characters.
For something to be truly original and unique, you have to take what has gone before and add your own voice to it.
Selling It
Art is making something out of nothing and selling it. ~Frank Zappa
From the very beginning of comics, what really mattered was getting people to buy them. In the midst of the Great Depression, this was a bit of a hard sell.
In fairness, selling escapism to people who are suffering from economic hardship and political turmoil is just about a sure bet. The problem is that people who are suffering from economic hardship probably haven’t got the spare change to waste on a luxury item.
Some authors have adjusted to the current downturn by selling books and book collections for 99¢ on Kindle. Some have gone back to their day jobs. One does as needs must.
One of the things I liked about computer programming was that it was usually a creative process. All too often, a job is a bit of a repetitive nuisance.
Some people take comfort in the familiarity of repetition. I’m not one of them. Repetition for me is tedium.
Just the same, it’s been a while since I’ve made a decent buck. Given the current downturn in the economy and my various physical issues, it’s likely to be a while before I do again.
Just the same, all this time at home recuperating hasn’t been entirely in vain. I’ve got some intellectual properties in development that should help create a sustainable income as long as I can survive long enough to get them published and selling.
But that’s always the problem, isn’t it?
So, I’m building up a slow tolerance to the extraneous noises of life. I hope your tolerance and resilience are building this Summer. God knows we need it.