[Blindtlk] blindtlk Digest, Vol 57, Issue 11

Mon Mar 7 17:46:19 UTC 2011

One thing to add to the crazy list:
I've been asked if I can tie my shoes, by an adalt who clearly should have
known better since she worked with the handy capped / disabled for a while.
Oh well it was so funny 
I've also gotten the " can she go by herself?"  and other  various
adaptations on that one.
Oh and not only was I prayed for but the guy was a self proclaimed artist as
well so I told him that if I miraculously got my sight back, I'd come and
look at his paintings hahahaha
Johna Lynn and Yahtzee boy 

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Today's Topics:

   1. Re: my top 10 list (Julie J)
   2. Re: my top 10 list (Julie J)
   3. Curt Cylke Retires (David Andrews)
   4. NBP Job (David Andrews)

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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2011 12:54:11 -0600
From: "Julie J" <julielj at neb.rr.com>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] my top 10 list
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I think that's the worst I've ever heard.

Julie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Raquel Vega" <diva_bear at pacbell.net>
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Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2011 2:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] my top 10 list

> So can I. One person said oh, they let you out! Don't they have 
> institutions for you guys. If I were in your shoes, I would have killed my

> self.
> hmm
>
> I don't think we're trying to have a pity party, to some it might look 
> that way I guess, I guess to me it's just nice to know I'm not alone in 
> this.
> Raquel
> Avon products:
> Raquel Vega
> e-mail
> Diva_bear at pacbell.net
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
> Sent: Friday, March 04, 2011 8:19 PM
> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] my top 10 list
>
>> I can identify with several of these. A couple more to add. Said to me 
>> about my  2-year-old daughter:  Oh she must b such a help to you."
>> About my guide dog, "Can your dog see when the light changes? Asked by an

>> adult.
>>
>> I've also had the creepy people at the bus stop pray for me too.
>>
>> Sherri
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Julie J" <julielj at neb.rr.com>
>> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, March 04, 2011 3:10 PM
>> Subject: [Blindtlk] my top 10 list
>>
>>
>>> Just for fun here's my top ten craziest things said about me list.
>>>
>>> 10."Do you know there's a lit candle in your bathroom? said to me by a 
>>> family member in my home where I lived alone.
>>> 9."Can she go by herself?" said to my husband by my stepdaughter as I 
>>> was leaving to run an errand.
>>> 8."Is she your sister?" said to my son by a cashier at a restaurant.  I 
>>> might look young, but not quite that young!
>>> 7."He must be a good friend for you." said about my guide dog by a 
>>> coworker.
>>> 6."Do you dress yourself?" said to me by a convenience store clerk.
>>> 5."I'll carry your bags out to your car." said to me by the grocery 
>>> store bagger.
>>> 4."Have your son sign this and return it to me." said to me by my son's 
>>> kindergarten teacher about notes regarding behavior.
>>> 3."He must be in training." said by a lot of people who are clueless 
>>> about how guide dogs work.  The dog is good, but he doesn't read my 
>>> mind. I do still have to give him directions.
>>> 2."Can I pray for you? said to me by some random creepy guy at the bus 
>>> stop.
>>> 1."She is always so happy..." 5 minute monologue given to my husband on 
>>> my positive virtues by a Wal-Mart employee who must have seen me in the 
>>> store several times or is a stalker.   Interestingly enough this 
>>> occurred on entering the store after an argument in the parking lot with

>>> my Kiddo about items I was not going to be purchasing.
>>> Happy Friday!
>>> Julie
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2011 12:56:12 -0600
From: "Julie J" <julielj at neb.rr.com>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] my top 10 list
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Oh yes!  Kiddo is 14 now, so I've forgotten some of the comments from the 
early years.  Strange how people think a two year old helps Mom so much, but

the teenager doesn't.  Well, come to think about it...*smile*  Nah, 
teenagers aren't all that bad!

Julie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, March 04, 2011 10:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] my top 10 list

>I can identify with several of these. A couple more to add. Said to me 
>about my  2-year-old daughter:  Oh she must b such a help to you."
> About my guide dog, "Can your dog see when the light changes? Asked by an 
> adult.
>
> I've also had the creepy people at the bus stop pray for me too.
>
> Sherri
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Julie J" <julielj at neb.rr.com>
> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, March 04, 2011 3:10 PM
> Subject: [Blindtlk] my top 10 list
>
>
>> Just for fun here's my top ten craziest things said about me list.
>>
>> 10."Do you know there's a lit candle in your bathroom? said to me by a 
>> family member in my home where I lived alone.
>> 9."Can she go by herself?" said to my husband by my stepdaughter as I was

>> leaving to run an errand.
>> 8."Is she your sister?" said to my son by a cashier at a restaurant.  I 
>> might look young, but not quite that young!
>> 7."He must be a good friend for you." said about my guide dog by a 
>> coworker.
>> 6."Do you dress yourself?" said to me by a convenience store clerk.
>> 5."I'll carry your bags out to your car." said to me by the grocery store

>> bagger.
>> 4."Have your son sign this and return it to me." said to me by my son's 
>> kindergarten teacher about notes regarding behavior.
>> 3."He must be in training." said by a lot of people who are clueless 
>> about how guide dogs work.  The dog is good, but he doesn't read my mind.

>> I do still have to give him directions.
>> 2."Can I pray for you? said to me by some random creepy guy at the bus 
>> stop.
>> 1."She is always so happy..." 5 minute monologue given to my husband on 
>> my positive virtues by a Wal-Mart employee who must have seen me in the 
>> store several times or is a stalker.   Interestingly enough this occurred

>> on entering the store after an argument in the parking lot with my Kiddo 
>> about items I was not going to be purchasing.
>> Happy Friday!
>> Julie
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 05 Mar 2011 17:08:14 -0600
From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org,nfb-talk at nfbnet.org,
Subject: [Blindtlk] Curt Cylke Retires
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NLS Operations Alert
no. 11-12
DATE : March 2, 2011
TO : Network Libraries
FROM : Carolyn Hoover Sung
Subject : Retirement of Frank Kurt Cylke, Director of NLS
The following announcement came from Deanna Marcum, Associate 
Librarian of Congress for Library Services concerning the retirement 
of Frank Kurt
Cylke
Dear Colleagues,
I am writing with the news that Frank Kurt Cylke, longtime director 
of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically 
Handicapped (NLS), has
retired
from federal service effective February 28, 2011.
Mr. Cylke was appointed to the position of NLS director in 1973. 
Since that time he has led NLS in a career of committed and dedicated 
service to the
nation's libraries and to the blind and physically handicapped 
citizens of the United States.
On March 3, 2011, NLS will celebrate the 80th anniversary of its 
founding legislation. Tribute will be paid to Mr. Cylke's exceptional 
career and to his
leadership in accomplishing the transition from analog to digital 
technology in 2009 with the launch of the Digital Talking Book program.
I am pleased to announce that Ruth Scovill will serve as acting NLS 
director. Ms. Scovill will serve in this role during an interim 
period, while the position
of
NLS director is being posted and filled permanently through a 
nationwide search.
Ms. Scovill is the director of Technology Policy in Library Services 
at the Library of Congress. With extensive experience in information 
technology, and
a
knowledge and appreciation of NLS from her work in 2008 on a major 
study related to the development of the Digital Talking Book system, 
Ms. Scovill will
work to assure a smooth transition for NLS until a permanent director 
is appointed.
Special thanks to all of you for continuing your steadfast commitment 
to the mission of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped.
Sincerely,
Deanna
Deanna Marcum
Associate Librarian for Library Services
Telephone: 202-707-5917 E-mail:
dmarcum at loc.gov
For more information contact:
Carolyn Hoover Sung
Chief, Network Division
csun at loc.gov
===================END FORWARDED MESSAGE===================
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 05 Mar 2011 17:29:34 -0600
From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
To: jobs at nfbnet.org,
Subject: [Blindtlk] NBP Job
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Hi all - National Braille Press is hiring! We're looking for a Manager of
Education Services. Blind and visually impaired applicants are encouraged,
especially those with a good knowledge of the different braille codes and
tactile graphics. Help us spread the word! Details about the position and
how to apply at:
http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/aboutus/employment.html

Thanks,

Tony Grima
VP/Braille Publications
National Braille Press
www.nbp.org

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