Submitted by Fred on

Invisible

Invisible
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Do you remember The Invisible Man?  In that H.G. Wells book a scientist invents a way to become invisible. 

Well today our youth oriented society has relegated many of my vintage to virtual, if not actual, invisible status :(

Have you ever noticed how many people look through or just ignore you?

Have you ever noticed how older people have adopted the counter strategy of leading with a headlight grin or big smile?

Some say I have lost my filter, but truth be told it is my way of retaining visibility :)

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Ray Walcott

Great book and one of my all time favorites from H.S. Although you're shy Fred, you'll never go unnoticed!
Shelley Simpson

I remember the story and also remember he was not such a good guy. He embraced invisibility, clearly, we do not. I actually hear this as much from some of my younger friends and colleagues who don't feel seen or heard. What do you make of that?

Submitted by Judy_Mauer on Thu, 02/10/2022 - 20:39

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Judy Mauer

Sometimes it’s to my benefit to be invisible. I have spent a lot of time in my life trying to be noticed less. Right now I’m happy to fade into the background.
Paul Napolitano

I think it’s also a regional thing. When we are in Texas or Buffalo, people are much more likely to be friendly and engage you, even as you just pass them on the street or in a store.
Norman Spizz

I told the doctor that no one pays attention to me His reply. NEXT
Fred Klein

My father judged people by whether they looked him in the eye
Robert Intelisano

You make a very good as as I worked and lived in Buffalo for 5 years. I would add most of NJ to your list.
Cynthia Somma

Like Judy, I've spent a lot of time wishing to be invisible (it's the introvert in me). I bet you get noticed more than you think :)
Corey Bearak

I enjoy being nice and prefer not to act tough though when times require...

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