--this makes me think about how dark glasses are used (in films, at least) to hide bruised eyes.

Fortunately, in real life, I was used to my grandmother wearing dark glasses any time she was out of the house because her eyes were especially sensitive to the sun. (My mother inherited it and so did my brother; I didn't. Family legend links it to eye color.)

I hope the neighbors don't plan on making that a daily ritual...

I hope so, too! I'm a little worried about tomorrow.