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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Hi My Federation Kansans and of course my longtime friend Cindy,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>All this talk of French makes me think of Dean. I don’t know how
many of you know, but he went to the Johnson County Community College after his
retirement from the United States Department of Agriculture. He took three or
four French classes and went to France to ride on a bicycle tour. They gave him
a bicycle with two fenders, and a front and back head light and weels that didn’t
work well. After returning he bought a bicycle which came apart and he could
take with him. He loved French and we have all of his vocabulary index cards.
Just a few pieces of information for those of you coming to our fold after
2007.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Susie<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>
home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org
[mailto:home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Margret Miller<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, July 14, 2010 8:30 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> NFB of Kansas Internet Mailing List<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Home-on-the-range] From your monitor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Hey you
know we could open a home for the homeless and call it the lomesome highway
house. I like that. I could be the one that answers the phone and brings people
in to stay there till they can get on their feet and get a place of their own.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Meg</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='background:whitesmoke'><b><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <a
href="mailto:extremepositiveness@yahoo.com"
title="extremepositiveness@yahoo.com">Chikako Mochizuki</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='background:whitesmoke'><b><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Sent:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Tuesday, July 13,
2010 11:32 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='background:whitesmoke'><b><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>To:</span></b><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <a
href="mailto:home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org" title="home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org">home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org</a>
; <a href="mailto:marysefigueroa@gmail.com" title="marysefigueroa@gmail.com">marysefigueroa@gmail.com</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='background:whitesmoke'><b><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Subject:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Re:
[Home-on-the-range] From your monitor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>I predict Maryse, you will stay in Kansas for a long time
–not because you have to, because you want to. I am certain that all listers
agree that you like us very much and so do we. About “Lonesome Highway Guest
House”, I will let Donna comment on that, but I cannot help stating I very
much like the idea! <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Chikako Mochizuki <o:p></o:p></p>
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--- On <b>Tue, 7/13/10, maryse figueroa <i><<a
href="mailto:marysefigueroa@gmail.com">marysefigueroa@gmail.com</a>></i></b>
wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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From: maryse figueroa <<a href="mailto:marysefigueroa@gmail.com">marysefigueroa@gmail.com</a>><br>
Subject: Re: [Home-on-the-range] From your monitor<br>
To: "NFB of Kansas Internet Mailing List"
<home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org><br>
Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 10:39 PM<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Donna,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal> Guess what. I'm not going anywhere and
don't plan on it either. On the other hand,if we all moved in together,
we could call the house:"Lonesome Highway Guest House"
! How about that???<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Maryse<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 9:38 PM, Donna Wood <<a
href="http://us.mc654.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=donnajwood@cox.net"
target="_blank">donnajwood@cox.net</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy'>I will
second that emotion and the motion and add that Maryse is allowed to move
from Kansas. 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 Kansas 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 Kansas with us. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy'>Blessings
to all! </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy'>Donna
</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <a
href="http://us.mc654.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org"
target="_blank">home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org</a> [mailto:<a
href="http://us.mc654.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org"
target="_blank">home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Rob
Tabor<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, July 13, 2010 8:46 PM <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><br>
<b>To:</b> NFB of Kansas Internet Mailing List<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Home-on-the-range] >From your monitor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hi, Maryse and
Homers On The Range</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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
Kansas 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><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Just one more
thing. NEVER EVER leave Kansas. We're not letting you go!!! Anybody want to
second that motion?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Cheers and bon soir</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Rob Tabor &
white cane Raúl</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>----- Original Message
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
background:#E4E4E4'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <a
href="http://us.mc654.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=souljourner@sbcglobal.net"
target="_blank" title="souljourner@sbcglobal.net">Susan Tabor</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <a
href="http://us.mc654.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org"
target="_blank" title="home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org">'NFB of Kansas Internet
Mailing List'</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sent:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Tuesday, July 13,
2010 7:44 PM</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Subject:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Re:
[Home-on-the-range] From your monitor</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Bonjour,
Maryse!</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>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!</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Peace
and Goodness,</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Susan</span>
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <a
href="http://us.mc654.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org"
target="_blank">home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org</a> [mailto:<a
href="http://us.mc654.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org"
target="_blank">home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>maryse
figueroa<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, July 13, 2010 12:19 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> NFB of Kansas Internet Mailing List<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Home-on-the-range] >From your monitor</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Hi
Susan<o:p></o:p></p>
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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></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>"Bonjour
a vous tous" In Dallas it translates to Hi ya'all. Smile...<o:p></o:p></p>
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Bonsoir<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Maryse<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>On
Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 10:13 PM, Susan Tabor <<a
href="http://us.mc654.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=souljourner@sbcglobal.net"
target="_blank">souljourner@sbcglobal.net</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Hi, Maryse:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Is it Tout le Monde, or is it Toute La
Monde? Merci, mon amie!</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Peace and Goodness,</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Susan</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <a
href="http://us.mc654.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org"
target="_blank">home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org</a> [mailto:<a
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<b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 12, 2010 9:59 PM </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt'>Subject:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>
Re: [Home-on-the-range] From your monitor</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Susan,<o:p></o:p></p>
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Great response and this is exactly the directtion That I wish the list to
take. So, you get an A+.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Thank
you so much for your sharing.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Bonsoir
Susan<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Maryse
Home-ON-The-Range monitos.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>On
Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 4:44 PM, Susan Tabor <<a
href="http://us.mc654.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=souljourner@sbcglobal.net"
target="_blank">souljourner@sbcglobal.net</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Bonjour, Maryse, et toute la monde!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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!), Cheryl Miller 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> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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 Orlando's convention
next year!</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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 Lawrence for the state convention in November!</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Peace and Goodness,</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Susan</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <a
href="http://us.mc654.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org"
target="_blank">home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org</a> [mailto:<a
href="http://us.mc654.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org"
target="_blank">home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>maryse
figueroa<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 12, 2010 3:13 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a
href="http://us.mc654.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org"
target="_blank">home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Home-on-the-range] From your monitor</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Heello
Federationists.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> 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></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>1-
What did going to the convention mean to you<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>2-What
did you learn?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>3-Was
it a life changing experieence?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>4-what
are you bringing back to apply to your life and to help change another's.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>DID
DEEP.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Thus, I sart with me. Going to Dallas 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></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p>
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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></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Thank
you Kansas Federationists for having adopted this new American citizen<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Sincerely<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Maryse<o:p></o:p></p>
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