[NFB-Braille-Discussion] Literacy for Adult Learners

[Debbie Gabe]

Hi
The NFB of Hawaii All About Braille meeting is I think  at 5 pm central
time. Aren't you 1 hour after east coast time? And they are 6 hours ahead of
Hawaii.

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From: NFB-Braille-Discussion <nfb-braille-discussion-bounces at nfbnet.org> On
Behalf Of Debra Baxley via NFB-Braille-Discussion
Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2021 1:00 PM
To: Sanho Steele-Louchart via NFB-Braille-Discussion
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Cc: Debra Baxley <debrabaxley330 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NFB-Braille-Discussion] Literacy for Adult Learners

What time is Hawaii's All About Braille zoom meeting in Central time zone?


Debra

On 7/10/2021 4:48 PM, Sanho Steele-Louchart via NFB-Braille-Discussion
wrote:
> Debbie,
>
> Is Hawaii's braille group meeting about the mechanics of the code or 
> just a social interest group?
>
> Warmth,
> Sanho
>
> On 7/10/21, Debbie Gabe via NFB-Braille-Discussion 
> <nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Aloha,
>> I read braille as often as I can - hard copy books - all kinds - 
>> mystery, thrillers, sci fi, romance, nonfiction. Usually the books I 
>> read in braille are between 3 to 7 braille volumes long. Any longer 
>> and it discourages me because I don't read very fast.
>> I am currently reading through the "Lincoln lawyer" series by Michael 
>> Connelly, but I also read books from book clubs I belong to.
>>
>> I take my braille book on buses, cars, planes, to appointments, 
>> anytime and anywhere I might have to wait a minute or more. I read 
>> while I watch TV at night, while listening to NFB virtual 
>> conventions. There are some days I don't get a lot of opportunity to 
>> read and I really miss it when that happens. I love feeling the pages 
>> of braille and turning the pabes and watching the progress I make as I
move the bookmark through the volume.
>>
>> I love talking about braille also.
>>
>> For anyone interested, the NFB of Hawaii has an "All About Braille" 
>> zoom meeting on the first Saturday of each month at 12 noon Hawaii 
>> time (3 pm on the west coast and 6 pm on the east coast). If you are 
>> interested and don't already receive our emails about our zoom 
>> meetings, please respond to me and I will add you to our email list to
get the zoom link.
>>
>> Happy reading, all.
>> Debbie Gabe
>> President, Braille Division,
>> NFB of Hawaii
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NFB-Braille-Discussion 
>> <nfb-braille-discussion-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Debra Baxley 
>> via NFB-Braille-Discussion
>> Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2021 10:35 AM
>> To: Susan Jolly via NFB-Braille-Discussion 
>> <nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Debra Baxley <debrabaxley330 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [NFB-Braille-Discussion] Literacy for Adult Learners
>>
>> I found myself at age sixty reading fifty Braille pages a day; I was 
>> surprised.  I really like reading poetry because most poems are 
>> short; one can stop  after readiing a poem, and not loose the 
>> thought.  I also love reading the Bible, especially, the Psalms.
>>
>>
>> Debra On 7/10/2021 2:57 PM, Susan Jolly via NFB-Braille-Discussion wrote:
>>
>>> One thing that seems to be missing from this discussion is reading 
>>> because one enjoys the content.  I'd be interested to learn what the 
>>> braille readers on this list most enjoy reading.  I know that lots 
>>> of people look forward to what is sometimes called guilty pleasure 
>>> or beach reading.  Could be a romance novel or a young adult book or 
>>> a murder mystery or poetry or a gossip column or one of many other 
>>> possibilities.
>>>
>>> Best wishes,
>>> Susan J.
>>>
>>>
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