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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Yes I second that one.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Meg</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=donnajwood@cox.net
href="mailto:donnajwood@cox.net">Donna Wood</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, July 13, 2010 9:38 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=rob.tabor@sbcglobal.net
href="mailto:rob.tabor@sbcglobal.net">'Rob Tabor'</A> ; <A
title=home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org
href="mailto:home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org">'NFB of Kansas Internet Mailing
List'</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Home-on-the-range] From your monitor</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT color=navy size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT color=navy size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">I will second that
emotion and the motion and add that Maryse is allowed to move from <st1:State
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kansas</st1:place></st1:State>. But she
must move to a location in which we can all be happy and a house large enough
for all of us to fit into because if she does leave <st1:State
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kansas</st1:place></st1:State> we are all going
with her. Boy is that moving van going to be crowded. You seen me
pack for a convention now you can just imagine what I would pack to move.
Maryse, I’m thinking your better off just staying put here in <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Kansas</st1:State></st1:place> with us.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT color=navy size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT color=navy size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Blessings to all!
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT color=navy size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT color=navy size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Donna
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
size=2 face=Tahoma><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">
home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org
[mailto:home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org] <B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of </SPAN></B>Rob Tabor<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Tuesday, July 13, 2010 8:46
PM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">NFB of Kansas Internet Mailing List</st1:PersonName><BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> Re: [Home-on-the-range] >From
your monitor</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Hi, Maryse and Homers On The
Range</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">I agree with Susan. The French words
and phrases you sprinkle over our conversation threads add a new dimension of
richness that makes ours a more culturally diverse list. As for me, my second
language in junior high and later in college was Spanish, but French is an
exquisite language pleasing to the ear.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Now for more thoughts re. the 2010
national convention. In an earlier posting a word of appreciation was expressed
to Floyd and Charlie, our drivers, both of whom lent a helping hand to just
about all of us and went beyond the call of duty. As Susan said, you guys are
awesome and you really rock!!! But I would be remiss if I fail to mention an
unsung heroine to several members of the <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Kansas</st1:place></st1:State> convention delegation. Let's all raise
our imaginary champagne glasses, though I wish they were real, and drink a toast
to Maryse, (AKA Lonesome Highway Nursing Service) <big smile> who showed
selfless love and compassion by assisting two or three of our conventioners with
daily health care routines so vital to their daily lives. Without her
loving compassion and willingness to continue to extend the blessings of her
knowledge of health care to us, some of our fellow Kansans might have had to sit
this convention out. Merci beaucoup for all you do!!! You have definitely
wrapped the Federation blanket tightly around
us.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Just one more thing. NEVER EVER
leave <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kansas</st1:place></st1:State>.
We're not letting you go!!! Anybody want to second that
motion?</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Cheers and bon
soir</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Rob Tabor & white cane
Raúl</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">----- Original Message -----
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4" class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=2
face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
size=2 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <A
title=souljourner@sbcglobal.net href="mailto:souljourner@sbcglobal.net">Susan
Tabor</A> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
size=2 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <A
title=home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org
href="mailto:home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org">'NFB of Kansas Internet Mailing
List'</A> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
size=2 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Tuesday,
July 13, 2010 7:44 PM<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
size=2 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Re:
[Home-on-the-range] From your monitor<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Bonjour,
Maryse!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Tres bien!
Thanks so much for the refresher and for being so patient with my bumbling
French. I loved taking the language in high school and college and really miss
the opportunity to speak the language. It is such a gorgeous
language!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Peace and
Goodness,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Susan<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
size=2 face=Tahoma><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <A
href="mailto:home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org">home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org</A>
[mailto:home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org] <B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of </SPAN></B>maryse figueroa<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Tuesday, July 13, 2010 12:19
AM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">NFB of Kansas Internet Mailing List</st1:PersonName><BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> Re: [Home-on-the-range] >From
your monitor<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Hi Susan<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> Since "monde" is a masculine word it
is:"le monde" Therefore you can say " Bonjour a tout le monde. If you
want to be more precise you can say<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">"Bonjour a vous tous" In Dallas it translates to
Hi ya'all. Smile...<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">
Bonsoir<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Maryse<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 10:13 PM, Susan Tabor <<A
href="mailto:souljourner@sbcglobal.net">souljourner@sbcglobal.net</A>>
wrote:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Hi,
Maryse:</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Thanks for your strengthening and
affirming response! OK, I have a question and it's been bugging me all night
long so I have to ask, as I think that my rusty French failed
me!</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Is it Tout le Monde, or is it Toute La
Monde? Merci, mon amie!</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Peace and
Goodness,</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Susan</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
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class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <A
href="mailto:home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org"
target=_blank>home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org</A> [mailto:<A
href="mailto:home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org"
target=_blank>home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org</A>] <B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of </SPAN></B>maryse figueroa<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Monday, July 12, 2010 9:59 PM
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B>
<st1:PersonName w:st="on">NFB of Kansas Internet Mailing
List</st1:PersonName><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Re: [Home-on-the-range] From your
monitor</SPAN></FONT> <o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Susan,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> Great response and this is exactly
the directtion That I wish the list to take. So, you get an
A+.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">In response I say that when everybody has the same the
same goal,the same energy,the same forward movement,the energy builds up to
such a point that each and everyone of us gets filled with that positive
energy and there is nowhere else to go but to the vision. What an
incredible space to live one's life in and it can be applied to our
individual's lives.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Thank you so much for your
sharing.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Bonsoir Susan<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal><FONT
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Maryse
Home-ON-The-Range monitos.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 4:44 PM, Susan Tabor <<A
href="mailto:souljourner@sbcglobal.net"
target=_blank>souljourner@sbcglobal.net</A>>
wrote:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Bonjour, Maryse, et toute la
monde!</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
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class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Thank you, Maryse, for your
suggestions and for sharing your reactions with us. Here I go with mine, and
if it's too long, please forgive me!</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">I hadn't attended a convention since
the late 1980's (or was it 1990?), and it felt soooooo good to be back! As our
conventions always seem to do, it got me to thinking---about a lot of
things.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">First, there are always options, even
if one has to stretch the envelope! (Blessed is Saint Gumby, as s/he will not
break!) Stretching myself to look outside convention (no pun intended) when
looking at options, moves me into a creative zone where options appear that
otherwise would not have. I'm going to be reminding myself to stretch and flex
my imaginative muscles (physically and mentally, I might
add!)</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">As I heard Dr. Maurer talk at the
banquet, I realized how much of a beating I had been giving myself emotionally
for not being where I want to be in some areas of my life. It was a reminder
to not push the river; it's not safe nor does it encourage the appreciation of
scenic beauty to careen down life's highway at breakneck speeds! Also in
speeding, I may miss something I'm supposed to notice that's important. So I
will give myself permission to take time to process and to spend my time
processing feelings and information, not beating myself up for
processing!</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">I also re-experienced in a grander way
(as there were 2,441 other blind people around) the special bond that we as
blind people share. It is always my goal to be compassionate and supportive in
relationships rather than judgmental and critical, as it breathes life into
relationships. I can still state a concern or a preference without being
competitive or critical. So as I observed myself and others interact, this
posture was validated for me; something that is a nice affirmation to receive
now and then. I was especially inspired by Dr. Maurer, Barbara Pierce, Melissa
Riccobono, James Gashel, Mike Hinkson, Donna Wood, Tom Page, Tonya (sorry
Tonya; I don't know your last name), Randy Pfifer, Maryse Figueroa, Leonard
amd Meg Silkey, Diane Hemphill, Andrew Chapman (who I keep wanting to call
Patrick), Sharon Luka, Susie Stanzel, Chikako Mochazuki, Emily (sorry,
Emily; I can't remember your last name either!), <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">Cheryl Miller</st1:PersonName> and of course, Rob Tabor, the love of
my life who lives with all of my good stuff and my imperfections each and
every day!</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">And on days when I or someone else
feels tired or surly, which will inevitably happen, knowing that they'll still
be there in spite of it all is very comforting. We are all on this journey
together and we need each other for support and for nudges in the right
direction now and then.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">This kind of affirmation helps remind
me again that it's really OK to dig into my weak areas, because if I allow it,
they will lead me back into my strengths with new knowledge and
perspective.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Lately I've been having to deal with
some additional physical challenges, which I haven't liked doing; the journey
has been very difficult and frightening. I discovered, though, that I should
be applying more of my NFB-based blindness coping skills to this situation as
well and no matter whatever happens I'll be OK (I'm working really hard to
believe that!) I plan to have a better handle on it by <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Orlando</st1:place></st1:City>'s convention
next year!</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">And to Floyd and Charlie who were our
drivers, I have one thing to say: You guys rock! What troopers! Thanks
for coming along with us and for the good stuff you added to our
experience!</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Thanks to all who attended; each of
you played a role in making this a wonderful and insightful experience for me!
And for those of you whom I didn't know well, I really appreciated the chance
to know you better! Everyone adds richness to our Kansas NFB family! See all
of you here in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Lawrence</st1:place></st1:City> for the state convention in
November!</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Peace and
Goodness,</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Susan</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
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class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=2 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <A
href="mailto:home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org"
target=_blank>home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org</A> [mailto:<A
href="mailto:home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org"
target=_blank>home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org</A>] <B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of </SPAN></B>maryse figueroa<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Monday, July 12, 2010 3:13
PM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> <A
href="mailto:home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org"
target=_blank>home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org</A><BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> [Home-on-the-range] >From your
monitor</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Heello
Federationists.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> As the monitor of
"Home-ON-The Range list", I would like to see this platform develop in an
active exchange of thoughts, ideas, and discussions. The national
convention is a great starting point. For
instance:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">1- What did going to the convention mean to
you<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">2-What did you
learn?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">3-Was it a life changing
experieence?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">4-what are you bringing back to apply to your life and
to help change another's.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">DID DEEP.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> Thus, I sart with me.
Going to <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Dallas</st1:place></st1:City> to attend my first NFB convention was
a life changing experience at many levels.Let me explain. I am legally
blind and fall in the category described, at the banquet ,by Dr. Maurer as a
middle-of-the-road blind. I then realized I never really deep down
accepted this new challenge of 6 yrs. ago. Therefore I desperately tried to
function as a sighted person,only to experience but mediocre
results,impatience and frustration.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> The convention taught me that I can
function as a bi-visual person.(no other connotation meant!) Yes, I am a
bi-vsual person. In other words,when I need some sight it is there and
when I need blindness skills,they are there. This in essence makes me a
confident and competent individual better able to serve my NFB family and
enter a new career with knowledge and
poise.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Thank you Kansas Federationists for having adopted
this new American citizen<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Sincerely<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Maryse<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>
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