Quote Originally Posted by iris lilies View Post
I believe that the apotheosis of human communication through telephone was during dominance of Bell landline systems. Clear audible sounds. Sure sometimes there was static, downed lines, but when those systems were fully functioning, they worked incredibly well!

The fact that my aging hearing loss coincides with degradation of phone service suggests a relationship. But no, one DOES NOT in any way influence one another. No! I refuse to accept that! Hahaha.
Full disclosure--I used to maintain those lines. So thank you! In my dotage, I've developed a case of whooshy tinnitus--it doesn't really affect my hearing, but it's annoying at times. Oh, how I love old age.. (Where is that ambulance emoji when you need it?)