Henry.Kasten@f10.n130.z1.fidonet.org (Henry Kasten) (04/25/91)
Index Number: 15177 [This is from the Blink Talk Conference] When people ask you questions or make statements you think are stupid, consider the sourse. don't get angry, what will that get you? Turn the situation into something positive. Why should a blind person go to a movie? Describe a scene you saw in your mind the last time you went to the show. I did that after watching, oops, hearing Dick Tracy. I described the scean where Madonna is putting the make in poor Dick. I described so perfectly what I imaganed that the listener swore I had actually seen it. We both walked away feeling good. We have to contend with misinformation broadcast by people looking for sympathy or trying to sell something,eg. Catarac eye clinics would like you to believe you would be worthless without yoour vision. A local charity advertises that they teach people who are blind to eat, shave and brush their teeth. You and I know better because we have to wear those shoes, but what about Joe Public? He has no idea what it is like to be blind. What else can they do but believe what they see and hear. So show them, but do it in a positive manner, you will do more good for you and them hk -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!130!10!Henry.Kasten Internet: Henry.Kasten@f10.n130.z1.fidonet.org
Nancy.Feldman@f605.n105.z1.fidonet.org (Nancy Feldman) (05/14/91)
Index Number: 15571 [This is from the Blink Talk Conference] Hi Diana, One of my closest friends now was someone who came up and started asking me questions. My initial reaction was, "Oh no, not another one." But after her curiosity was dealt with, we talked about all sorts of other things and we are now good friends. So your point is well-taken. -> MegaMail v2.01 #0:Reality is for those who can't handle SF. -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!105!605!Nancy.Feldman Internet: Nancy.Feldman@f605.n105.z1.fidonet.org
Diana.Dawne@f432.n109.z1.fidonet.org (Diana Dawne) (05/16/91)
Index Number: 15686 [This is from the Blink Talk Conference] I get a little tired of the stupid things that seem to go on where I am concerned, but I try to smile. So many things have happened to me and Venture that I am writing quite a large book about them and I have been careful not to relate anything here that will be in the book. Also look at it another way. When I ride the bus, it is a daily happening. How other people have so much to look forward too. I'll admit, sometimes it does get to be a little too much, but think of people no one ever notices or speaks to or even knows exists. One thing I am not and that is lonely. I just wish sometimes I didn't have so much going on but you know, there are millions of people both blind and sighted who would love to be in that position. * EZ 1.30 * -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!109!432!Diana.Dawne Internet: Diana.Dawne@f432.n109.z1.fidonet.org
Diana.Dawne@f432.n109.z1.fidonet.org (Diana Dawne) (05/21/91)
Index Number: 15736 [This is from the Blink Talk Conference] I would guess that you are right about judging a stupid question. The person who is asked the question must decide but I have to tell you I really wonder about some of the people out there. I attend a word processing class and to catch the bus home I have to walk across a freeway over passand that actually means crossing an exit of the freeway. It sounds a little scary, but if you pay attention, it is really very safe. Last week, Venture and I were crossing the exit when this car came barelling at us. Venture jumped back the fool screamed around the corner and I thought "Oh wow!" I was certain I was in the right and proceeded on to the bus stop. However, a policeman happened to see what happened, and he stopped the car. I could hear them, and tried to keep a straight face. I was certain I was right, and I was delighted that the police saw him. You know how they're never around when you need them. This guy really rubbed the officer the wrong way. He didn't have his driver's license-- I am unsure that he even had one, but he didn't have it then. He had run out to pick up a sandwitch for his friend and he was going to be late for work. When the officer asked if he had seen me, he said that he had but that he was in a hurry and besides, it was just a blind person and they shouldn't be allowed to cross a busy intersection like that anyway. I didn't actually hear all this, the officer came over and asked me if I were all right. He wanted to know if maybe I thought I should see a doctor or maybe the dog should see a vet. The car did come very close to us, but we were both all right, and I was afraid he was going to keep me from catching the bus. Never mind that he inturrupted my using the BNS. I think that guy may have a lot of explaining to do to the judge. The officer got my name, and I had to submit written info. What a pain. When I left, the bus driver said there were three units at the scene, and the guy was yelling and screaming and his face was so red,she wondered if he might not have a stroke. I was glad to get out of there. * EZ 1.30 * -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!109!432!Diana.Dawne Internet: Diana.Dawne@f432.n109.z1.fidonet.org