[Ct-nfb] In Reply To: Learning about Personal Relationshi

[Justin Salisbury]

Hey Rich,

I wasn't exactly thinking of it as a matter of building social skills, but it's good to know how you think of me LOL.

Getting disoriented is a natural part of traveling, and storms make it easier. It has happened to all of us, but it is not a natural consequence of blindness. It's a consequence of being human.

I know that you still have great potential to be a productive worker, which would qualify you to come down here to Louisiana for training like many of us have done. It's a great thing, and it generally leads to a more pleasant and confident traveling experience. If you ever decide that you want to take the plunge, let me know, and I'll be happy to help get the ball rolling. That's one of the most rewarding things I ever do is a federationist: helping people get to training.

Have a good one,

Justin

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Louisiana Tech University
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Because I was not a Socialist.

Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-
Because I was not a Jew.

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On May 4, 2015, at 5:11 AM, Richard McGaffin via Ct-nfb <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org<mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>> wrote:

Good morning friends;

Justin, I am happy that you're enjoying your fellowship, with other federation members, it's never a bad thing to improve your social skills.

As for me, I prefer the peace of working in the back yard, taking a walk. Or on ocation working with computer issues, for friends, sighted or visually impaired.

In fact today's project will be mowing the lawn. Should be interesting I'll be teaching my wife how to use our lawn mower. Although, it's been some time since I've purchased something I also enjoy buying cabinets, bookshelves and assembling them. Of course it's easy enough, if you can follow the directions, which of course I seldom do, because I can't always see to read them.

Have you folks ever wondered down the street, during a storm, and get lost on the block that extends from your own, I have it's not always fun, but it's an experience worth having especially when you finally reach your destination. Either by receiving verbal instructions from a passer by, or regonizing a landmark through the haze of the little usable sight, or finding with your cane. I know know this doesn't work with dog guides, because they're much too smart to get lost. Try it sometime.

I realize this isn't very impressive, or even notable, but since we were talking about socializing and interaction I had to stick my 2 cents in.

Be safe my friends, and have great day, I'm off to mow the lawn today

Rich



On Sunday, May 3, 2015 4:31 PM, Kimberly Tindall via Ct-nfb <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org<mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>> wrote:


Thank you for reminding us to have some fun and enjoy life.  I must admit,  that sometimes I am guilty of that.
So glad that you tried something new and had a great time at Roland and Pam's house.

Have a great day!

Respectfully yours,

Miss Kim
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