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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Susan</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>We would also like the info about the nuts too please if
you don't mind.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Meg</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=souljourner@sbcglobal.net
href="mailto:souljourner@sbcglobal.net">Susan Tabor</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:57 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <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><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">And
for a slightly different twist, we could call it Lonesome Highway Happy House or
Lonesome Highway Extended Family House! The first one seems to me to have a
better ring to it; the 2nd one is a bit more descriptive of the
reality.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Cheers,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Susan<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">From:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; 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>On Behalf Of </B>maryse
figueroa<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, July 13, 2010 10:40 PM<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></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>Donna,<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<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></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt" class=MsoNormal>Maryse<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 9:38 PM, Donna Wood <<A
href="mailto:donnajwood@cox.net">donnajwood@cox.net</A>>
wrote:<o:p></o:p></P>
<DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">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>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Blessings
to all! </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Donna
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">From:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; 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>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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<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><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></DIV></DIV></DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Hi, Maryse and Homers
On The Range</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; 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><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; 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 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></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">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></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Cheers and bon
soir</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Rob Tabor & white
cane Raúl</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">----- Original
Message ----- </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">From:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <A
title=souljourner@sbcglobal.net href="mailto:souljourner@sbcglobal.net"
target=_blank>Susan Tabor</A> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">To:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <A
title=home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org href="mailto:home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org"
target=_blank>'NFB of Kansas Internet Mailing List'</A>
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Sent:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Tuesday, July 13,
2010 7:44 PM</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Subject:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Re:
[Home-on-the-range] From your monitor</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Bonjour,
Maryse!</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; 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!</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Peace
and Goodness,</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Susan</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">From:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; 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>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></DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>Hi Susan<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> 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></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>"Bonjour a vous tous" In Dallas it translates to Hi
ya'all. Smile...<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> Bonsoir<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>Maryse<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 10:13 PM, Susan Tabor <<A
href="mailto:souljourner@sbcglobal.net"
target=_blank>souljourner@sbcglobal.net</A>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></P>
<DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Hi,
Maryse:</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><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><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Is it Tout le
Monde, or is it Toute La Monde? Merci, mon amie!</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Peace and
Goodness,</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Susan</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">From:</SPAN></B><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>On Behalf Of
</B>maryse figueroa<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, July 12, 2010 9:59 PM
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><BR><B>To:</B> NFB of Kansas
Internet Mailing List</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Subject:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Re: [Home-on-the-range] From your monitor</SPAN>
<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>Susan,<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> 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></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>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></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>Thank you so much for your sharing.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>Bonsoir Susan<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>Maryse Home-ON-The-Range monitos.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>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></P>
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<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Bonjour, Maryse,
et toute la monde!</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><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><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><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><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><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><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><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><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><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!), 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 style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><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><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><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><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><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
Orlando's convention next year!</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><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><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><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 Lawrence for the state
convention in November!</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Peace and
Goodness,</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Susan</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">From:</SPAN></B><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>On Behalf Of
</B>maryse figueroa<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, July 12, 2010 3:13
PM<BR><B>To:</B> <A href="mailto: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></DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>Heello Federationists.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> 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></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>1- What did going to the convention mean to
you<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>2-What did you learn?<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>3-Was it a life changing experieence?<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>4-what are you bringing back to apply to your life and to help
change another's.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>DID DEEP.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> 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></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> 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></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>Thank you Kansas Federationists for having adopted this new
American citizen<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>Sincerely<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>Maryse<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>
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