Our sense of hearing is to be treasured. The sound of ships nearing shores, buzzers sounding at the end of victories and fireworks signaling a new year are but three examples.
There are, however, pitfalls to be endured. Sometimes we “over hear” too much, and--sadly--take off like a world-champion jockey on the fastest of steeds, but still can’t hold a candle to my Uncle Mort, who utters fragments o…