[Sportsandrec] Cane Placement

Fri Dec 26 18:09:35 UTC 2008

Oh my god, Off with my HEAD!

"Blaim it on the rush of blood to the head"
Coldplay.
Carly09:31 AM 12/26/2008, you wrote:
>Carly,
>I believe madam you owe the fine jar five bucks for not putting a 
>song lyric at the end of your post to this list. That check can be 
>payable to the Sports and Recreation division of the National 
>Federation of the Blin. I am the embodiment of an undiscovered 
>tramatic brain injury, does a concussion senior year count? (smile)
>.
>"You get what you put in" "and people get what they deserve" Only 
>God Knows Why Kidd Rock
>Joe Shaw
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Carly Mihalakis" <carlymih at earthlink.net>
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>Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 10:50 AM
>Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Cane Placement
>
>
>>I have recently, through the acquisition of a traumatic brain 
>>injury, figured out that blindness is only as grave a condition as 
>>you think of it. So if you yourself have an enormous head trip 
>>regarding your blindness, then you have to expect that people will 
>>think of you as they think you do, having a head trip about your blindness.
>>Carly At 10:23 PM 12/25/2008, you wrote:
>>>Ashley,
>>>I have found that shy and blind don't mix well with one another. 
>>>Leave your cane wherever you want, who cares. Slide it under your 
>>>chair, put in the corner behind the door at the restroom, give it 
>>>to sighted friends to hold/ play with while you're dancin. I 
>>>believe this is a Federation phylosiphy/ independent life issue. 
>>>Who cares where you put your cane as long as it is safe and you 
>>>know where it is. I mean, this is not Plaxico looking for a good 
>>>spot to put his gun before it went off. If you are alone, I guess 
>>>this could be an issue though wouldn't you just leave it where you 
>>>are sitting be it the bar or a table while you dance? If with a 
>>>group, surely someone in the group would hold/ watch it while you 
>>>are cutting your proverbial rug. In my group of blind friends that 
>>>I have had for a long time, there are usually a couple types. 
>>>There is the guy who is very shy because he is blind and doesn't 
>>>have a lot of friends but for those who he has been friends with 
>>>for many years and has trouble meeting new people. Then there is 
>>>the guy who doesn't care about his blindness, is outgoing, starts 
>>>conversations, and has many friends because he is never afraid to 
>>>make the initial move. Always  be the ladder Ashley. The ladder is 
>>>usually the NFB guy.
>>>"Do a little dance" "Make a little love" "Get down tonight" Get 
>>>Down Tonight K.C. and the Sunshine Band
>>>Merry Christmas/ Happy Hanukkah/ hope everyone had a nice 
>>>Wednesday and Thursday lol.
>>>JS
>>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Carly Mihalakis" 
>>><carlymih at earthlink.net>
>>>To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List" 
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>>>Sent: Thursday, December 25, 2008 5:32 PM
>>>Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Cane Placement
>>>
>>>
>>>>Kelly,
>>>>
>>>>         You said it!
>>>>If you're a single chick, or even a single guy dance class could 
>>>>be a great place to meet people, as well as enlighten others of 
>>>>blind peoples' abilities.
>>>>I realize it sounds scary, but remember how often the protocol in 
>>>>certain situations calls for entirely swollowing your pride, not 
>>>>really being too embarassed just to live your life on your terms?
>>>>I have been to social salsa dancing, and when I come to a new 
>>>>partner I just say "I'm blind" and it never matters, for I can 
>>>>move. simply leaving the cane at the corner of the dance room (in 
>>>>classes), at the table with other friends (out in clubs), or with 
>>>>the bar tender (there is an advantage of being considered a good 
>>>>tipper) works well. I have carried my folding cane, but not 
>>>>often. Or, you can leave the cane in a trusted place, find the 
>>>>cutest, single, opposite gendered dance partner, and go sighted 
>>>>guide back to your cane. Hey, cheesy I know, but I've met a few 
>>>>repeat dance partners that way, and if you are going to go 
>>>>sighted guide anyway...It also gives a chance to enlighten 
>>>>another person about what you can do as a blind person, when you 
>>>>might need a little assistance, and most importantly that you are 
>>>>approachable as a blind person.
>>>>
>>>>>As mentioned before, partner dancing is very accessible for 
>>>>>everyone. One advantage we have is that we pay more attention to 
>>>>>how the moves "feel" as opposed to how they "look," often 
>>>>>considered to be a better learning/practice method than pure visualization.
>>>>>
>>>>>So, jump in with both feet (put both feet in, put both feet out, 
>>>>>put both feet in and shake 'em all about...come on, we knew it 
>>>>>was coming). Enjoy it, and develop a new experience for yourself 
>>>>>and those in the class who may have never danced with such a 
>>>>>good partner who just happens to be blind.
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