My friend Pat sent me a link to the photos of her son’s wedding, and I started to look through the files. Then she sent another little message–telling me who was wearing the blue dress, the print dress, the green tie, the yellow skirt.

Just a short note.

I’m just so surprised and moved she would think to do this. I was surprised I didn’t think of it myself, to ask! Having compensated so hard and pretended to know who was who for so so so so long, I am used to putting huge effort into these simple gestures, looking at a friend’s photos.

Pat handed me a simple assist.

And I learned two new things.  I can ask for that assist in the future, very clean, easy to do.

I can be more mindful of what people around me might find helpful, that they don’t even know exists!  (Have to be careful, can’t go around applying helpfulness like lacquer.)

Pat did this thing with such thoughtful grace.  I was so, so afraid to “come out” as face blind and again and again, I’m struck by the great kindness of my fellow humans.

I am so honored to be reading with The Sun in DC!

Join Sun contributors Krista Bremer, Lee Martin, Leslie Pietrzyk, and Heather Sellers, along with founder and editor Sy Safransky, for a reading in Washington, D.C.

The reading will be held on Saturday, February 5, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm at Go Mama Go, 1809 14th Street Northwest, Washington, D.C.

The event is free, and seating is limited, so we recommend you arrive early. We look forward to seeing you there.

My latest blog was posted today on PsychologyToday.com: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/you-don-t-look-anyone-i-know/201012/accurately-diagnosing-prosopagnosia

Best,