[stylist] Email lists and Dave

Thu May 31 02:54:32 UTC 2012

Atty and other STYLIST people: the answer to Attys question of who are the
other 2 judges for this year's youth writing contest for Braille users are
--- Myrna Badgerow and Allison Hilliker.

We will be posting the winners names to the Division's website while at our
annual face-to-face meeting; this year in Dallas, Texas. (July 2nd, between
the hours of 2:00 and 3:00 CT.

-----Original Message-----
From: stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of The Crowd
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 6:10 PM
To: Writer's Division Mailing List
Subject: [stylist] Email lists and Dave

I just want to say that I also enjoy these lists and appreceate the work
that goes into maintaining it.

I hope they pay you the big bucks Dave!

I didn't really mean to throw you under the bus about the alternative stuff.

I am honored to be part of this list and that includes the folks who make it
happen, writers and techies alike!

Now who's on my judging list for the youth folks!

Let's meet.

I'm pretty much, almost ready with the braille end.
Write on,

Atty

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jacqueline Williams" <jackieleepoet at cox.net>
To: "'Writer's Division Mailing List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 3:54 PM
Subject: Re: [stylist] A chapter in the Teacher series Silence

> This is de ja vu for me today. The poem of the day just a few days ago was
> about silence.
> This a wonderful illuminating writing. Is your book published. About how
> many entries do you have in it.
> It surely will expand one's universe if all are of the quality of this
> thinking and writing.
> Thank you so much for sharing.
> Jackie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of KajunCutie926 at aol.com
> Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 6:51 PM
> To: stylist at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [stylist] A chapter in the Teacher series Silence
>
> Dear Jackie and everyone,
>
> This is one of the chapters (teachings) in The Teacher  Series.  I have
> attached it and will also include it in the body of the  email.  I do hope
> you
> enjoy my words.
>
> Myrna
>
> Silence
>
> The Teacher gazes upon those  gathered around him. "Welcome, my children!"
> he exclaims and smiles because he  knows some here have traveled more 
> miles
> and have seen many more years than has  he.
>
> "Sir, what will we speak of today?" asks a young woman seated near  his
> side.
>
> "I think today we will share our thoughts on  silence," he  says and
> watches as the gathered exchange glances.
>
> An older man speaks  up. "Sir, what is there to say about Silence?  It
> would seem to be somewhat  lacking in description and discussion."
>
> "One would think so but Silence  can sometimes speak to us in volumes," he
> says and then settles himself more  comfortably before he begins.
>
> "Volumes, Sir? How is that possible? The  very definition of Silence would
> make one believe this cannot be," a young man  rises as he speaks and the
> Teacher sees the puzzled look upon his  face.
>
> "Silence, my son, is a perception. If we only focus on the literal
> meaning, it would have us believe that it is merely the absence of sound.
> There
> is so much to be heard in Silence. However, the key is to listen, to 
> become
>
> one with the moment, so that you will feel Silence within you.   Then, and
> only then, will you hear the beautiful sounds that await you," the 
> Teacher
> responds.
>
> "But, Sir, Silence has no sound, does it not?" asks  another  young one.
>
> The Teacher smiles, "Silence has many sounds but  they are heard within 
> our
> hearts and souls.  They are felt within each of  us and upon every breath
> we take.  But, we must be willing to listen, to  believe in what we hear,
> and
> to be thankful for the gift.  Silence can be  gentle and loving but it can
> also be tainted with anger and distrust. It can be  hued with uncertainty 
> or
>
> even a misguided sense of superiority, but Silence can  also offer us the
> most vivid of dreams, the depths of our sorrows, and the  treasured 
> moments
> of our reality.  It can illuminate old memories and  create new ones to
> treasure."
>
> He pauses for a moment, glances out among  his captive audience, and sees
> thoughtful expressions on many  faces.
>
> "Silence can be found in every sunrise and every sunset. It can be
> especially sweet between two who love deeply and need no spoken words to 
> let
> the
> other feel that love. It is there in the very silence surrounding them. My
> children, the true essence of Silence is there for each of us to define 
> and
>
> embrace.  The possibilities are endless if we but listen, if we but 
> believe
>
> in the power of unspoken words, the beauty of nature's song, and the 
> melody
> of  His creation.
>
> Go now, my children, and open your hearts, release  your souls, and hear
> the Silence of your world, feel its spirit within  you.  And remember to
> allow
> yourselves to dream and to believe," he says as  he rises to leave them.
>
> He smiles once more as he begins to walk away for  the gathered are 
> silent,
> but he feels every thought, every realization, and  every unspoken word.
>
> C mdbadgerow 2012
>
>
>
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