[nfb-talk] A Story

[David Andrews]

I have a blind friend who was waiting for a bus and drinking a cup of 
coffee.  Somebody came by and dropped money into his coffee cup.

I think most, if not all of us, (anyone who goes out in public,) has 
been offered money at one time or another.

Dave

At 04:45 PM 2/11/2009, you wrote:
>This morning I was crossing a busy 5 lane street. My guide dog, Walker,
>and I got across 2 lanes  and he stopped. Without even thinking I did what
>you're supposed to do, reach out with a foot and a hand to see if there's
>something in front of you. I realized there were cars in the intersection,
>traffic was backed up a whole block.  Instead of going around, I decided to
>go back and wait for the next light. I got to the curb and I was standing
>there for a few seconds when a lady pulled up and offered me some money.
>
>"Here's some money."
>"Money, what for?"
>"Don't you want this money?"
>"What would I want money for?"
>"Okay."
>
>She got back in her car and drove off. Then I realized she thought I had
>gone into the street to beg from the people in the cars.
>
>Hmmmm... Maybe I should start dressing a little better.
>
>
>
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