[stylist] stylist Digest, Vol 126, Issue 6

Mon Oct 6 14:51:47 UTC 2014

Hello, Stylists,

I wanted to thank everyone for your warm welcomes, individual and
collective...I look forward to reading and sharing, both....

Helen

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>    1. Re: stylist Digest, Vol 126, Issue 5 (EJ Kobek)
>    2. NFB Writers Division FB Page (Lynda Lambert)
>    3. Re: NFB Writers Division FB Page (Robert Leslie Newman)
>    4. Re: stylist Digest, Vol 126, Issue 5 (Applebutter Hill)
>    5. Re: stylist Digest, Vol 126, Issue 5 (Atty)
>    6. NFB FB page,      Question for Lynda why posts not appearing +
>       mobil link for screen     reader users (Applebutter Hill)
>    7. Re: NFB FB page,  Question for Lynda why posts not appearing +
>       mobil link for    screenreader users (Lynda Lambert)
>    8. Re: stylist Digest, Vol 126, Issue 5 (Jackie Williams)
>    9. Re: NFB FB page,  Question for Lynda why posts not appearing +
>       mobil link        forscreenreader users (Barbara Hammel)
>   10. Re: stylist Digest, Vol 126, Issue 5 (Jacobson, Shawn D)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2014 10:27:12 -0400
> From: EJ Kobek <ejkobek at gmail.com>
> To: NFB Stylist <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [stylist] stylist Digest, Vol 126, Issue 5
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> Hello, Stylists,
>
> I wanted to say hello and introduce myself, as I am new to your listserve.
> My name is Helen and I'm a teacher and writer in the Boston area. I have
> written and published poetry, prose, humorous fiction, social commentary
> and educational articles. I'm a guest blogger with National Braille Press,
> and am close to publishing my first non-fiction book. I'm excited to be
> connecting with you all in our creativity...have enjoyed what I've been
> seeing on the listserve. If there are any Stylists in the Boston area who
> would like to get together for tea and talk, I'd love to do that.
>
> Helen
>
>
>
> On Sun, Oct 5, 2014 at 8:00 AM, <stylist-request at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> > Today's Topics:
> >
> >    1. Re: contests (Jackie Williams)
> >    2. Re: Poem  My Vault of Unseen Colors (Jackie Williams)
> >    3. Re: Poem  My Vault of Unseen Colors (Barbara HAMMEL)
> >
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> > Message: 1
> > Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2014 16:19:58 -0700
> > From: "Jackie Williams" <jackieleepoet at cox.net>
> > To: "'Chris Kuell'" <ckuell at comcast.net>,       "'Writer's Division
> > Mailing
> >         List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> > Message-ID: <000d01cfe029$b7717220$26545660$@cox.net>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Chris,
> > Clever, funny, and apt in some areas where gun freaks think they are the
> > solution to every problem. How about sending it to the President of the
> > NRA?
> > Jacqui
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chris
> Kuell
> > via stylist
> > Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2014 11:49 AM
> > To: 'Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter'; 'Writer's Division Mailing List'
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> >
> > Bridgit,
> >
> > You know, this might be a great spring board for story ideas.
> >
> > "You--you there with that ice cream cone! Don't you know it's Tuesday?
> > Freeze, right now--this is a citizen's arrest!"
> >
> > The tall man in the black leather trenchcoat dropped  his ice cream cone
> > wordlessly to the hot asphalt.  He reached under his jacket and pulled
> out
> > a
> > 44 magnum. Without as much as a squint or a smile, he fired five shots
> into
> > the windshield of the Honda, where the previously whole man had decided
> to
> > mess with him.
> >
> > What happened next can only be described as all hell breaking loose...
> >
> >
> > Chris
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
> > Kuenning-Pollpeter via stylist
> > Sent: Thursday, October 2, 2014 1:23 PM
> > To: 'Vejas Vasiliauskas'; 'Writer's Division Mailing List'
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> >
> > Well, yes, most states have outdated, arbitrary laws that have yet to be
> > changed. The process of changing or rescinding laws can be lengthy, even
> > for
> > silly ones, so sometimes the laws are still on the books, just never
> > enforced. And in most cases, there's so many state laws, no one has the
> > time
> > or inclination to go through all of them. I've heard of ones such as you
> > can't eat ice cream on a Sunday while crossing a street to you can't
> read a
> > book in the park on a Tuesday without permission. Quite frankly, no one
> > cares about these laws, and they are not enforced, though, thinking about
> > it, I wonder what would happen if some litigious person tried bringing an
> > action against someone violating such laws; legally speaking, since
> > technically it is against the law; what would that lawsuit look like? LOL
> >
> > Some outdated laws are more important; like laws against inter-racial
> > couples, which as soon ago as the 90's were still on a few states books,
> > and
> > laws against homosexuality. When it comes to money, states probably care
> > more about it then you would think. I would tread lightly there.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vejas
> > Vasiliauskas via stylist
> > Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2014 9:29 AM
> > To: Chris Kuell; Writer's Division Mailing List
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> >
> > Some of the laws in some states are just plain silly, For example, I
> heard
> > that in Rhode Island, it was illegal to buy a toothbrush and toothpaste
> set
> > together on Sunday.
> > It would be interesting how many times these are actually enforced.  I
> bet
> > there's not one persn in charge of seeing who enters writing contests.
> > Vejas
> >
> >
> >  ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Chris Kuell via stylist <stylist at nfbnet.org
> > To: "Atty" <attyrose at cox.net>,"Writer's Division Mailing List"
> > <stylist at nfbnet.org Date sent: Thu, 2 Oct 2014 08:59:58 -0400
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> >
> > Hi Atty,
> >
> > This is interesting, and surprising to me, and probably most of our
> > members.
> > I didn't read everything you sent, but the first link it to a document
> by a
> > lawyer, and she certainly seems to know what she's talking about.  And,
> > indeed, it seems like having a writing contest, at least, a large scale
> > writing contest, is illegal in some states.  My guess is that no state
> > official would pay much attention unless it was a big contest, involving
> a
> > large amount of money, but then again, who knows?
> >
> > The way around it, I suppose, is to work with a friend or colleague in
> > another state where there's no legal issues.
> >
> > chris
> >
> >
> >
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> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 2
> > Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2014 16:51:29 -0700
> > From: "Jackie Williams" <jackieleepoet at cox.net>
> > To: "'myrnaspoetry'" <myrnaspoetry at yahoo.com>,  "'Writer's Division
> >         Mailing List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] Poem  My Vault of Unseen Colors
> > Message-ID: <000f01cfe02e$1e530b30$5af92190$@cox.net>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Myrna,
> > I regret that it has taken me this long to comment on your superb poem.
> It
> > is almost overwhelming with its personification of colors, and the
> > realization that these are remembered, and kept in a vault as treasures.
> > It makes me want to ask you a million questions.
> > I am one of the fortunate ones for whom the vault has not yet closed. But
> > almost week by  week, those colors are dimming without recognition of the
> > hues, and shades. I have an aide who helped me put matching jewelry into
> > plastic bags on which I use a "pen-friend" which tells me the color, and
> > whether it is made by someone I know, and the date. I have always tried
> to
> > be perfectly coordinated with everything on me, so it is a bitter pill.
> > You, obviously, at some point had full vision to remember the colors in
> > such
> > a personal way related to the entire outdoors and emotions as well.
> > I would like to know your background in writing poetry. Did you take
> > classes, go to workshops, get a degree?
> > And how would you feel about me copying this poem and taking it to my
> > poetry
> > class to share with my fellow poets in my critique group. Our first
> meeting
> > this fall is this coming Tuesday. While they have some insight into the
> > blind because of me, but not nearly enough to recognize how creative the
> > blind can be.
> > I hope you are consistently getting better and closer to having your
> > computer.
> >
> > With admiration,
> > Jackie
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> > myrnaspoetry
> > via stylist
> > Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 5:06 AM
> > To: Writer's Division Mailing List
> > Subject: [stylist] Poem My Vault of Unseen Colors
> >
> > Last night at our meeting we talked about colors and I wanted to share
> this
> > poem I'd written some time ago. Hope it is enjoyed. I wish I could send
> it
> > as attachment but I do not have access to my computer yet.
> > Myrna
> >
> > Vault of Unseen Colors
> >
> > I open the door to my vault
> > of unseen colors using imagination's
> > key and I find myself in awe
> > and wonderment at the many treasures
> > I have gathered over the years,
> > the mysticism and the stark reality,
> > the grace of blue, its penchant for peace,
> > and the voracious appetite of red with its
> > livid caricature in times of anger.
> > I stumble across the many shades of green,
> > breathing in its promise of renewal.
> > I touch the playfulness of yellow and the glory of cerise, the
> > invitation of black and white,
> > and I smile at the seemingly
> > dull surprises of brown and gray,
> > and with faith renewed I sort through
> > the depths of every memory, the images
> > and echoes, the ocean's changing hues and seasonal
> > paintings upon a mountain, the building
> > of a night sky and a waking dawn,
> > the shadows of rainbows
> > and the portraits drawn by racing clouds.
> >
> > My memory vault is overflowing and yet
> > I cannot, nor will not, divide those special
> > moments into slots of importance for each
> > owns a significant place within the heart and
> > my vault would not be the same
> > without them, whether they are flawed
> > or remembered
> > in pristine perfection.
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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> > http://writers.nfb.org/
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> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 3
> > Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2014 23:05:41 -0500
> > From: Barbara HAMMEL <poetlori8 at msn.com>
> > To: Jackie Williams <jackieleepoet at cox.net>, Writer's Division Mailing
> >         List    <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] Poem  My Vault of Unseen Colors
> > Message-ID: <SNT407-EAS2338D9C2DA0732DA8EFC18BEBA40 at phx.gbl>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > I refrained from commenting earlier because the first time Iread it I
> > thought not much of this offering but now that I've read it again I DO
> > realize the wonder of it. Morna, I've saved 5 of your poems to add to my
> > "other writers" poetry. I do very much enjoy your poems -- which shows
> that
> > I'm broadening my horizons since you write free verse. :) You, Lynda and
> > Jackie write wonderfully.
> > (LOL! My only disappointment about this poem is that purple, pink and
> > orange were missing by name.)
> > Barbara
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Oct 4, 2014, at 18:51, Jackie Williams via stylist <
> > stylist at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > Myrna,
> > > I regret that it has taken me this long to comment on your superb poem.
> > It
> > > is almost overwhelming with its personification of colors, and the
> > > realization that these are remembered, and kept in a vault as
> treasures.
> > > It makes me want to ask you a million questions.
> > > I am one of the fortunate ones for whom the vault has not yet closed.
> But
> > > almost week by  week, those colors are dimming without recognition of
> the
> > > hues, and shades. I have an aide who helped me put matching jewelry
> into
> > > plastic bags on which I use a "pen-friend" which tells me the color,
> and
> > > whether it is made by someone I know, and the date. I have always tried
> > to
> > > be perfectly coordinated with everything on me, so it is a bitter pill.
> > > You, obviously, at some point had full vision to remember the colors in
> > such
> > > a personal way related to the entire outdoors and emotions as well.
> > > I would like to know your background in writing poetry. Did you take
> > > classes, go to workshops, get a degree?
> > > And how would you feel about me copying this poem and taking it to my
> > poetry
> > > class to share with my fellow poets in my critique group. Our first
> > meeting
> > > this fall is this coming Tuesday. While they have some insight into the
> > > blind because of me, but not nearly enough to recognize how creative
> the
> > > blind can be.
> > > I hope you are consistently getting better and closer to having your
> > > computer.
> > >
> > > With admiration,
> > > Jackie
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> > myrnaspoetry
> > > via stylist
> > > Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 5:06 AM
> > > To: Writer's Division Mailing List
> > > Subject: [stylist] Poem My Vault of Unseen Colors
> > >
> > > Last night at our meeting we talked about colors and I wanted to share
> > this
> > > poem I'd written some time ago. Hope it is enjoyed. I wish I could send
> > it
> > > as attachment but I do not have access to my computer yet.
> > > Myrna
> > >
> > > Vault of Unseen Colors
> > >
> > > I open the door to my vault
> > > of unseen colors using imagination's
> > > key and I find myself in awe
> > > and wonderment at the many treasures
> > > I have gathered over the years,
> > > the mysticism and the stark reality,
> > > the grace of blue, its penchant for peace,
> > > and the voracious appetite of red with its
> > > livid caricature in times of anger.
> > > I stumble across the many shades of green,
> > > breathing in its promise of renewal.
> > > I touch the playfulness of yellow and the glory of cerise, the
> > > invitation of black and white,
> > > and I smile at the seemingly
> > > dull surprises of brown and gray,
> > > and with faith renewed I sort through
> > > the depths of every memory, the images
> > > and echoes, the ocean's changing hues and seasonal
> > > paintings upon a mountain, the building
> > > of a night sky and a waking dawn,
> > > the shadows of rainbows
> > > and the portraits drawn by racing clouds.
> > >
> > > My memory vault is overflowing and yet
> > > I cannot, nor will not, divide those special
> > > moments into slots of importance for each
> > > owns a significant place within the heart and
> > > my vault would not be the same
> > > without them, whether they are flawed
> > > or remembered
> > > in pristine perfection.
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Writers Division web site
> > > http://writers.nfb.org/
> > > stylist mailing list
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> >
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> >
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> >
> > End of stylist Digest, Vol 126, Issue 5
> > ***************************************
> >
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2014 10:36:11 -0400
> From: "Lynda Lambert" <llambert at zoominternet.net>
> To: "Jackie Williams via stylist" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [stylist] NFB Writers Division FB Page
> Message-ID: <4418806118DD4C95990AD8050860F33B at LyndaPC>
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>
> Greeting NFB Writers.
>
> This is a reminder that we have a really great way of sharing our division
> with the world through the NFB Writer?s Division Face Book Page.
> Kerry Thompson posted a really nice poem in June.
> I would like to invite you all to Visit the page  and read her poem.
>
> I just posted a message there to invite our members to post a piece of
> their writing or some comments about what you are working on currently in
> your writing life. It is a great place to share your latest work, ask
> questions, or comment on what you are up to these days.
> Our division email list is private,  for members only. But this FB forum
> gives us an additional opportunity to provide  information about our group
> with the world.  We can use this forum  to bring in new members to NFB and
> to the Writer?s Division.  I think this would be the perfect platform for
> the authors in our group to post the latest reviews of their book,  or
> information on where to find your latest published articles in periodicals,
> literary magazines, etc.
>
> Let?s make it work for us!  This is a public platform and we  celebrate
> your work and your writing life on the internet.
>
> https://www.facebook.com/pages/NFB-Writers-Division/360960880660939?ref=bookmarks
>
>
>
> Lynda McKinney Lambert
> www.lyndalambert.com
> My blog is on this website.
> Look for the tab _ Walking by Inner Vision_
> and click onto my blog.  My topics are:  sight loss, the arts, and
> personal reflections.
> when you visit, please drop me a comment and sign up to receive a notice
> for  each new blog article in your email box.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2014 10:03:38 -0500
> From: "Robert Leslie Newman" <newmanrl at cox.net>
> To: "'Lynda Lambert'" <llambert at zoominternet.net>,      "'Writer's
> Division
>         Mailing List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [stylist] NFB Writers Division FB Page
> Message-ID: <02ad01cfe0ad$8bd24110$a376c330$@cox.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="UTF-8"
>
> Lynda and others
>
> Yes, our Facebook page! We, I and us all ... need to further develop and
> use our FB page!
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lynda
> Lambert via stylist
> Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2014 9:36 AM
> To: Jackie Williams via stylist
> Subject: [stylist] NFB Writers Division FB Page
>
> Greeting NFB Writers.
>
> This is a reminder that we have a really great way of sharing our division
> with the world through the NFB Writer?s Division Face Book Page.
> Kerry Thompson posted a really nice poem in June.
> I would like to invite you all to Visit the page  and read her poem.
>
> I just posted a message there to invite our members to post a piece of
> their writing or some comments about what you are working on currently in
> your writing life. It is a great place to share your latest work, ask
> questions, or comment on what you are up to these days.
> Our division email list is private,  for members only. But this FB forum
> gives us an additional opportunity to provide  information about our group
> with the world.  We can use this forum  to bring in new members to NFB and
> to the Writer?s Division.  I think this would be the perfect platform for
> the authors in our group to post the latest reviews of their book,  or
> information on where to find your latest published articles in periodicals,
> literary magazines, etc.
>
> Let?s make it work for us!  This is a public platform and we  celebrate
> your work and your writing life on the internet.
>
> https://www.facebook.com/pages/NFB-Writers-Division/360960880660939?ref=bookmarks
>
>
>
> Lynda McKinney Lambert
> www.lyndalambert.com
> My blog is on this website.
> Look for the tab _ Walking by Inner Vision_ and click onto my blog.  My
> topics are:  sight loss, the arts, and personal reflections.
> when you visit, please drop me a comment and sign up to receive a notice
> for  each new blog article in your email box.
> _______________________________________________
> Writers Division web site
> http://writers.nfb.org/
> stylist mailing list
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2014 16:10:39 -0400
> From: Applebutter Hill <applebutterhill at gmail.com>
> To: "'EJ Kobek'" <ejkobek at gmail.com>,   "'Writer's Division Mailing
>         List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [stylist] stylist Digest, Vol 126, Issue 5
> Message-ID: <AAFC760531EB416897B7C82CE5D70694 at OwnerHP>
>
> Hi Helen,
> Welcome to Stylist, and congratulations on all of your writing endeavors.
> When you say you're about to publish your first "nonfiction" book, does
> that
> mean that you've already published a book of poetry or fiction?
>
>  I'm Donna from Northeast Pennsylvania, and I've had memoirs, articles, and
> fiction published. My first novel, The Heart of Applebutter Hill, came out
> in 2013 and is being used in middle schools through college as part of
> diversity, inclusion and antibullying initiatives. I just did a two-part
> series for the Daisy Planet this past summer.
>
> We're not close enough for coffee, but I look forward to your input on the
> list.
> Cheers,
> Donna W. Hill
> -- The Heart of Applebutter Hill: a novel on a mission
> http://DonnaWHill.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of EJ Kobek
> via
> stylist
> Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2014 10:27 AM
> To: NFB Stylist
> Subject: Re: [stylist] stylist Digest, Vol 126, Issue 5
>
> Hello, Stylists,
>
> I wanted to say hello and introduce myself, as I am new to your listserve.
> My name is Helen and I'm a teacher and writer in the Boston area. I have
> written and published poetry, prose, humorous fiction, social commentary
> and
> educational articles. I'm a guest blogger with National Braille Press, and
> am close to publishing my first non-fiction book. I'm excited to be
> connecting with you all in our creativity...have enjoyed what I've been
> seeing on the listserve. If there are any Stylists in the Boston area who
> would like to get together for tea and talk, I'd love to do that.
>
> Helen
>
>
>
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> >
> >    1. Re: contests (Jackie Williams)
> >    2. Re: Poem  My Vault of Unseen Colors (Jackie Williams)
> >    3. Re: Poem  My Vault of Unseen Colors (Barbara HAMMEL)
> >
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> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2014 16:19:58 -0700
> > From: "Jackie Williams" <jackieleepoet at cox.net>
> > To: "'Chris Kuell'" <ckuell at comcast.net>,       "'Writer's Division
> > Mailing
> >         List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> > Message-ID: <000d01cfe029$b7717220$26545660$@cox.net>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Chris,
> > Clever, funny, and apt in some areas where gun freaks think they are
> > the solution to every problem. How about sending it to the President
> > of the NRA?
> > Jacqui
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chris
> > Kuell via stylist
> > Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2014 11:49 AM
> > To: 'Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter'; 'Writer's Division Mailing List'
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> >
> > Bridgit,
> >
> > You know, this might be a great spring board for story ideas.
> >
> > "You--you there with that ice cream cone! Don't you know it's Tuesday?
> > Freeze, right now--this is a citizen's arrest!"
> >
> > The tall man in the black leather trenchcoat dropped  his ice cream
> > cone wordlessly to the hot asphalt.  He reached under his jacket and
> > pulled out a
> > 44 magnum. Without as much as a squint or a smile, he fired five shots
> > into the windshield of the Honda, where the previously whole man had
> > decided to mess with him.
> >
> > What happened next can only be described as all hell breaking loose...
> >
> >
> > Chris
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
> > Kuenning-Pollpeter via stylist
> > Sent: Thursday, October 2, 2014 1:23 PM
> > To: 'Vejas Vasiliauskas'; 'Writer's Division Mailing List'
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> >
> > Well, yes, most states have outdated, arbitrary laws that have yet to
> > be changed. The process of changing or rescinding laws can be lengthy,
> > even for silly ones, so sometimes the laws are still on the books,
> > just never enforced. And in most cases, there's so many state laws, no
> > one has the time or inclination to go through all of them. I've heard
> > of ones such as you can't eat ice cream on a Sunday while crossing a
> > street to you can't read a book in the park on a Tuesday without
> > permission. Quite frankly, no one cares about these laws, and they are
> > not enforced, though, thinking about it, I wonder what would happen if
> > some litigious person tried bringing an action against someone
> > violating such laws; legally speaking, since technically it is against
> > the law; what would that lawsuit look like? LOL
> >
> > Some outdated laws are more important; like laws against inter-racial
> > couples, which as soon ago as the 90's were still on a few states
> > books, and laws against homosexuality. When it comes to money, states
> > probably care more about it then you would think. I would tread
> > lightly there.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vejas
> > Vasiliauskas via stylist
> > Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2014 9:29 AM
> > To: Chris Kuell; Writer's Division Mailing List
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> >
> > Some of the laws in some states are just plain silly, For example, I
> > heard that in Rhode Island, it was illegal to buy a toothbrush and
> > toothpaste set together on Sunday.
> > It would be interesting how many times these are actually enforced.  I
> > bet there's not one persn in charge of seeing who enters writing
> contests.
> > Vejas
> >
> >
> >  ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Chris Kuell via stylist <stylist at nfbnet.org
> > To: "Atty" <attyrose at cox.net>,"Writer's Division Mailing List"
> > <stylist at nfbnet.org Date sent: Thu, 2 Oct 2014 08:59:58 -0400
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> >
> > Hi Atty,
> >
> > This is interesting, and surprising to me, and probably most of our
> > members.
> > I didn't read everything you sent, but the first link it to a document
> > by a lawyer, and she certainly seems to know what she's talking about.
> > And, indeed, it seems like having a writing contest, at least, a large
> > scale writing contest, is illegal in some states.  My guess is that no
> > state official would pay much attention unless it was a big contest,
> > involving a large amount of money, but then again, who knows?
> >
> > The way around it, I suppose, is to work with a friend or colleague in
> > another state where there's no legal issues.
> >
> > chris
> >
> >
> >
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> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 2
> > Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2014 16:51:29 -0700
> > From: "Jackie Williams" <jackieleepoet at cox.net>
> > To: "'myrnaspoetry'" <myrnaspoetry at yahoo.com>,  "'Writer's Division
> >         Mailing List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] Poem  My Vault of Unseen Colors
> > Message-ID: <000f01cfe02e$1e530b30$5af92190$@cox.net>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Myrna,
> > I regret that it has taken me this long to comment on your superb
> > poem. It is almost overwhelming with its personification of colors,
> > and the realization that these are remembered, and kept in a vault as
> treasures.
> > It makes me want to ask you a million questions.
> > I am one of the fortunate ones for whom the vault has not yet closed.
> > But almost week by  week, those colors are dimming without recognition
> > of the hues, and shades. I have an aide who helped me put matching
> > jewelry into plastic bags on which I use a "pen-friend" which tells me
> > the color, and whether it is made by someone I know, and the date. I
> > have always tried to be perfectly coordinated with everything on me, so
> it
> is a bitter pill.
> > You, obviously, at some point had full vision to remember the colors
> > in such a personal way related to the entire outdoors and emotions as
> > well.
> > I would like to know your background in writing poetry. Did you take
> > classes, go to workshops, get a degree?
> > And how would you feel about me copying this poem and taking it to my
> > poetry class to share with my fellow poets in my critique group. Our
> > first meeting this fall is this coming Tuesday. While they have some
> > insight into the blind because of me, but not nearly enough to
> > recognize how creative the blind can be.
> > I hope you are consistently getting better and closer to having your
> > computer.
> >
> > With admiration,
> > Jackie
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> > myrnaspoetry via stylist
> > Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 5:06 AM
> > To: Writer's Division Mailing List
> > Subject: [stylist] Poem My Vault of Unseen Colors
> >
> > Last night at our meeting we talked about colors and I wanted to share
> > this poem I'd written some time ago. Hope it is enjoyed. I wish I
> > could send it as attachment but I do not have access to my computer yet.
> > Myrna
> >
> > Vault of Unseen Colors
> >
> > I open the door to my vault
> > of unseen colors using imagination's
> > key and I find myself in awe
> > and wonderment at the many treasures
> > I have gathered over the years,
> > the mysticism and the stark reality,
> > the grace of blue, its penchant for peace, and the voracious appetite
> > of red with its livid caricature in times of anger.
> > I stumble across the many shades of green, breathing in its promise of
> > renewal.
> > I touch the playfulness of yellow and the glory of cerise, the
> > invitation of black and white, and I smile at the seemingly dull
> > surprises of brown and gray, and with faith renewed I sort through the
> > depths of every memory, the images and echoes, the ocean's changing
> > hues and seasonal paintings upon a mountain, the building of a night
> > sky and a waking dawn, the shadows of rainbows and the portraits drawn
> > by racing clouds.
> >
> > My memory vault is overflowing and yet I cannot, nor will not, divide
> > those special moments into slots of importance for each owns a
> > significant place within the heart and my vault would not be the same
> > without them, whether they are flawed or remembered in pristine
> > perfection.
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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> > http://writers.nfb.org/
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> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 3
> > Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2014 23:05:41 -0500
> > From: Barbara HAMMEL <poetlori8 at msn.com>
> > To: Jackie Williams <jackieleepoet at cox.net>, Writer's Division Mailing
> >         List    <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] Poem  My Vault of Unseen Colors
> > Message-ID: <SNT407-EAS2338D9C2DA0732DA8EFC18BEBA40 at phx.gbl>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > I refrained from commenting earlier because the first time Iread it I
> > thought not much of this offering but now that I've read it again I DO
> > realize the wonder of it. Morna, I've saved 5 of your poems to add to
> > my "other writers" poetry. I do very much enjoy your poems -- which
> > shows that I'm broadening my horizons since you write free verse. :)
> > You, Lynda and Jackie write wonderfully.
> > (LOL! My only disappointment about this poem is that purple, pink and
> > orange were missing by name.) Barbara
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Oct 4, 2014, at 18:51, Jackie Williams via stylist <
> > stylist at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > Myrna,
> > > I regret that it has taken me this long to comment on your superb poem.
> > It
> > > is almost overwhelming with its personification of colors, and the
> > > realization that these are remembered, and kept in a vault as
> treasures.
> > > It makes me want to ask you a million questions.
> > > I am one of the fortunate ones for whom the vault has not yet
> > > closed. But almost week by  week, those colors are dimming without
> > > recognition of the hues, and shades. I have an aide who helped me
> > > put matching jewelry into plastic bags on which I use a "pen-friend"
> > > which tells me the color, and whether it is made by someone I know,
> > > and the date. I have always tried
> > to
> > > be perfectly coordinated with everything on me, so it is a bitter pill.
> > > You, obviously, at some point had full vision to remember the colors
> > > in
> > such
> > > a personal way related to the entire outdoors and emotions as well.
> > > I would like to know your background in writing poetry. Did you take
> > > classes, go to workshops, get a degree?
> > > And how would you feel about me copying this poem and taking it to
> > > my
> > poetry
> > > class to share with my fellow poets in my critique group. Our first
> > meeting
> > > this fall is this coming Tuesday. While they have some insight into
> > > the blind because of me, but not nearly enough to recognize how
> > > creative the blind can be.
> > > I hope you are consistently getting better and closer to having your
> > > computer.
> > >
> > > With admiration,
> > > Jackie
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> > myrnaspoetry
> > > via stylist
> > > Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 5:06 AM
> > > To: Writer's Division Mailing List
> > > Subject: [stylist] Poem My Vault of Unseen Colors
> > >
> > > Last night at our meeting we talked about colors and I wanted to
> > > share
> > this
> > > poem I'd written some time ago. Hope it is enjoyed. I wish I could
> > > send
> > it
> > > as attachment but I do not have access to my computer yet.
> > > Myrna
> > >
> > > Vault of Unseen Colors
> > >
> > > I open the door to my vault
> > > of unseen colors using imagination's key and I find myself in awe
> > > and wonderment at the many treasures I have gathered over the years,
> > > the mysticism and the stark reality, the grace of blue, its penchant
> > > for peace, and the voracious appetite of red with its livid
> > > caricature in times of anger.
> > > I stumble across the many shades of green, breathing in its promise
> > > of renewal.
> > > I touch the playfulness of yellow and the glory of cerise, the
> > > invitation of black and white, and I smile at the seemingly dull
> > > surprises of brown and gray, and with faith renewed I sort through
> > > the depths of every memory, the images and echoes, the ocean's
> > > changing hues and seasonal paintings upon a mountain, the building
> > > of a night sky and a waking dawn, the shadows of rainbows and the
> > > portraits drawn by racing clouds.
> > >
> > > My memory vault is overflowing and yet I cannot, nor will not,
> > > divide those special moments into slots of importance for each owns
> > > a significant place within the heart and my vault would not be the
> > > same without them, whether they are flawed or remembered in pristine
> > > perfection.
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Writers Division web site
> > > http://writers.nfb.org/
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2014 15:22:56 -0500
> From: "Atty" <attyrose at cox.net>
> To: "'EJ Kobek'" <ejkobek at gmail.com>,   "'Writer's Division Mailing
>         List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [stylist] stylist Digest, Vol 126, Issue 5
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> We are honored to have  you here.
>
> Atty
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of EJ Kobek
> via
> stylist
> Sent: Sunday, October 5, 2014 9:27 AM
> To: NFB Stylist
> Subject: Re: [stylist] stylist Digest, Vol 126, Issue 5
>
> Hello, Stylists,
>
> I wanted to say hello and introduce myself, as I am new to your listserve.
> My name is Helen and I'm a teacher and writer in the Boston area. I have
> written and published poetry, prose, humorous fiction, social commentary
> and
> educational articles. I'm a guest blogger with National Braille Press, and
> am close to publishing my first non-fiction book. I'm excited to be
> connecting with you all in our creativity...have enjoyed what I've been
> seeing on the listserve. If there are any Stylists in the Boston area who
> would like to get together for tea and talk, I'd love to do that.
>
> Helen
>
>
>
> On Sun, Oct 5, 2014 at 8:00 AM, <stylist-request at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> > Send stylist mailing list submissions to
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> > Today's Topics:
> >
> >    1. Re: contests (Jackie Williams)
> >    2. Re: Poem  My Vault of Unseen Colors (Jackie Williams)
> >    3. Re: Poem  My Vault of Unseen Colors (Barbara HAMMEL)
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2014 16:19:58 -0700
> > From: "Jackie Williams" <jackieleepoet at cox.net>
> > To: "'Chris Kuell'" <ckuell at comcast.net>,       "'Writer's Division
> > Mailing
> >         List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> > Message-ID: <000d01cfe029$b7717220$26545660$@cox.net>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Chris,
> > Clever, funny, and apt in some areas where gun freaks think they are
> > the solution to every problem. How about sending it to the President
> > of the NRA?
> > Jacqui
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chris
> > Kuell via stylist
> > Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2014 11:49 AM
> > To: 'Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter'; 'Writer's Division Mailing List'
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> >
> > Bridgit,
> >
> > You know, this might be a great spring board for story ideas.
> >
> > "You--you there with that ice cream cone! Don't you know it's Tuesday?
> > Freeze, right now--this is a citizen's arrest!"
> >
> > The tall man in the black leather trenchcoat dropped  his ice cream
> > cone wordlessly to the hot asphalt.  He reached under his jacket and
> > pulled out a
> > 44 magnum. Without as much as a squint or a smile, he fired five shots
> > into the windshield of the Honda, where the previously whole man had
> > decided to mess with him.
> >
> > What happened next can only be described as all hell breaking loose...
> >
> >
> > Chris
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
> > Kuenning-Pollpeter via stylist
> > Sent: Thursday, October 2, 2014 1:23 PM
> > To: 'Vejas Vasiliauskas'; 'Writer's Division Mailing List'
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> >
> > Well, yes, most states have outdated, arbitrary laws that have yet to
> > be changed. The process of changing or rescinding laws can be lengthy,
> > even for silly ones, so sometimes the laws are still on the books,
> > just never enforced. And in most cases, there's so many state laws, no
> > one has the time or inclination to go through all of them. I've heard
> > of ones such as you can't eat ice cream on a Sunday while crossing a
> > street to you can't read a book in the park on a Tuesday without
> > permission. Quite frankly, no one cares about these laws, and they are
> > not enforced, though, thinking about it, I wonder what would happen if
> > some litigious person tried bringing an action against someone
> > violating such laws; legally speaking, since technically it is against
> > the law; what would that lawsuit look like? LOL
> >
> > Some outdated laws are more important; like laws against inter-racial
> > couples, which as soon ago as the 90's were still on a few states
> > books, and laws against homosexuality. When it comes to money, states
> > probably care more about it then you would think. I would tread
> > lightly there.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vejas
> > Vasiliauskas via stylist
> > Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2014 9:29 AM
> > To: Chris Kuell; Writer's Division Mailing List
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> >
> > Some of the laws in some states are just plain silly, For example, I
> > heard that in Rhode Island, it was illegal to buy a toothbrush and
> > toothpaste set together on Sunday.
> > It would be interesting how many times these are actually enforced.  I
> > bet there's not one persn in charge of seeing who enters writing
> contests.
> > Vejas
> >
> >
> >  ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Chris Kuell via stylist <stylist at nfbnet.org
> > To: "Atty" <attyrose at cox.net>,"Writer's Division Mailing List"
> > <stylist at nfbnet.org Date sent: Thu, 2 Oct 2014 08:59:58 -0400
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> >
> > Hi Atty,
> >
> > This is interesting, and surprising to me, and probably most of our
> > members.
> > I didn't read everything you sent, but the first link it to a document
> > by a lawyer, and she certainly seems to know what she's talking about.
> > And, indeed, it seems like having a writing contest, at least, a large
> > scale writing contest, is illegal in some states.  My guess is that no
> > state official would pay much attention unless it was a big contest,
> > involving a large amount of money, but then again, who knows?
> >
> > The way around it, I suppose, is to work with a friend or colleague in
> > another state where there's no legal issues.
> >
> > chris
> >
> >
> >
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> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 2
> > Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2014 16:51:29 -0700
> > From: "Jackie Williams" <jackieleepoet at cox.net>
> > To: "'myrnaspoetry'" <myrnaspoetry at yahoo.com>,  "'Writer's Division
> >         Mailing List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] Poem  My Vault of Unseen Colors
> > Message-ID: <000f01cfe02e$1e530b30$5af92190$@cox.net>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Myrna,
> > I regret that it has taken me this long to comment on your superb
> > poem. It is almost overwhelming with its personification of colors,
> > and the realization that these are remembered, and kept in a vault as
> treasures.
> > It makes me want to ask you a million questions.
> > I am one of the fortunate ones for whom the vault has not yet closed.
> > But almost week by  week, those colors are dimming without recognition
> > of the hues, and shades. I have an aide who helped me put matching
> > jewelry into plastic bags on which I use a "pen-friend" which tells me
> > the color, and whether it is made by someone I know, and the date. I
> > have always tried to be perfectly coordinated with everything on me, so
> it
> is a bitter pill.
> > You, obviously, at some point had full vision to remember the colors
> > in such a personal way related to the entire outdoors and emotions as
> > well.
> > I would like to know your background in writing poetry. Did you take
> > classes, go to workshops, get a degree?
> > And how would you feel about me copying this poem and taking it to my
> > poetry class to share with my fellow poets in my critique group. Our
> > first meeting this fall is this coming Tuesday. While they have some
> > insight into the blind because of me, but not nearly enough to
> > recognize how creative the blind can be.
> > I hope you are consistently getting better and closer to having your
> > computer.
> >
> > With admiration,
> > Jackie
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> > myrnaspoetry via stylist
> > Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 5:06 AM
> > To: Writer's Division Mailing List
> > Subject: [stylist] Poem My Vault of Unseen Colors
> >
> > Last night at our meeting we talked about colors and I wanted to share
> > this poem I'd written some time ago. Hope it is enjoyed. I wish I
> > could send it as attachment but I do not have access to my computer yet.
> > Myrna
> >
> > Vault of Unseen Colors
> >
> > I open the door to my vault
> > of unseen colors using imagination's
> > key and I find myself in awe
> > and wonderment at the many treasures
> > I have gathered over the years,
> > the mysticism and the stark reality,
> > the grace of blue, its penchant for peace, and the voracious appetite
> > of red with its livid caricature in times of anger.
> > I stumble across the many shades of green, breathing in its promise of
> > renewal.
> > I touch the playfulness of yellow and the glory of cerise, the
> > invitation of black and white, and I smile at the seemingly dull
> > surprises of brown and gray, and with faith renewed I sort through the
> > depths of every memory, the images and echoes, the ocean's changing
> > hues and seasonal paintings upon a mountain, the building of a night
> > sky and a waking dawn, the shadows of rainbows and the portraits drawn
> > by racing clouds.
> >
> > My memory vault is overflowing and yet I cannot, nor will not, divide
> > those special moments into slots of importance for each owns a
> > significant place within the heart and my vault would not be the same
> > without them, whether they are flawed or remembered in pristine
> > perfection.
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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> > http://writers.nfb.org/
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> > ox.net
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 3
> > Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2014 23:05:41 -0500
> > From: Barbara HAMMEL <poetlori8 at msn.com>
> > To: Jackie Williams <jackieleepoet at cox.net>, Writer's Division Mailing
> >         List    <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] Poem  My Vault of Unseen Colors
> > Message-ID: <SNT407-EAS2338D9C2DA0732DA8EFC18BEBA40 at phx.gbl>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > I refrained from commenting earlier because the first time Iread it I
> > thought not much of this offering but now that I've read it again I DO
> > realize the wonder of it. Morna, I've saved 5 of your poems to add to
> > my "other writers" poetry. I do very much enjoy your poems -- which
> > shows that I'm broadening my horizons since you write free verse. :)
> > You, Lynda and Jackie write wonderfully.
> > (LOL! My only disappointment about this poem is that purple, pink and
> > orange were missing by name.) Barbara
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Oct 4, 2014, at 18:51, Jackie Williams via stylist <
> > stylist at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > Myrna,
> > > I regret that it has taken me this long to comment on your superb poem.
> > It
> > > is almost overwhelming with its personification of colors, and the
> > > realization that these are remembered, and kept in a vault as
> treasures.
> > > It makes me want to ask you a million questions.
> > > I am one of the fortunate ones for whom the vault has not yet
> > > closed. But almost week by  week, those colors are dimming without
> > > recognition of the hues, and shades. I have an aide who helped me
> > > put matching jewelry into plastic bags on which I use a "pen-friend"
> > > which tells me the color, and whether it is made by someone I know,
> > > and the date. I have always tried
> > to
> > > be perfectly coordinated with everything on me, so it is a bitter pill.
> > > You, obviously, at some point had full vision to remember the colors
> > > in
> > such
> > > a personal way related to the entire outdoors and emotions as well.
> > > I would like to know your background in writing poetry. Did you take
> > > classes, go to workshops, get a degree?
> > > And how would you feel about me copying this poem and taking it to
> > > my
> > poetry
> > > class to share with my fellow poets in my critique group. Our first
> > meeting
> > > this fall is this coming Tuesday. While they have some insight into
> > > the blind because of me, but not nearly enough to recognize how
> > > creative the blind can be.
> > > I hope you are consistently getting better and closer to having your
> > > computer.
> > >
> > > With admiration,
> > > Jackie
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> > myrnaspoetry
> > > via stylist
> > > Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 5:06 AM
> > > To: Writer's Division Mailing List
> > > Subject: [stylist] Poem My Vault of Unseen Colors
> > >
> > > Last night at our meeting we talked about colors and I wanted to
> > > share
> > this
> > > poem I'd written some time ago. Hope it is enjoyed. I wish I could
> > > send
> > it
> > > as attachment but I do not have access to my computer yet.
> > > Myrna
> > >
> > > Vault of Unseen Colors
> > >
> > > I open the door to my vault
> > > of unseen colors using imagination's key and I find myself in awe
> > > and wonderment at the many treasures I have gathered over the years,
> > > the mysticism and the stark reality, the grace of blue, its penchant
> > > for peace, and the voracious appetite of red with its livid
> > > caricature in times of anger.
> > > I stumble across the many shades of green, breathing in its promise
> > > of renewal.
> > > I touch the playfulness of yellow and the glory of cerise, the
> > > invitation of black and white, and I smile at the seemingly dull
> > > surprises of brown and gray, and with faith renewed I sort through
> > > the depths of every memory, the images and echoes, the ocean's
> > > changing hues and seasonal paintings upon a mountain, the building
> > > of a night sky and a waking dawn, the shadows of rainbows and the
> > > portraits drawn by racing clouds.
> > >
> > > My memory vault is overflowing and yet I cannot, nor will not,
> > > divide those special moments into slots of importance for each owns
> > > a significant place within the heart and my vault would not be the
> > > same without them, whether they are flawed or remembered in pristine
> > > perfection.
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Writers Division web site
> > > http://writers.nfb.org/
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> Message: 6
> Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2014 17:07:10 -0400
> From: Applebutter Hill <applebutterhill at gmail.com>
> To: "'Writer's Division Mailing List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [stylist] NFB FB page, Question for Lynda why posts not
>         appearing + mobil link for screen       reader users
> Message-ID: <4DF5C15431314114990F922076B302B9 at OwnerHP>
> Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"
>
> Hi Lynda & All,
> I just went to the page and tried to post a haiku to the timeline. When I
> hit Post, it disappeared like it's supposed to, but I can't find where it
> posted it. All I see is the post from Lynda and can't find Kerry's poem
> either. Please explain.  I tried twice, so maybe it's in limbo somewhere.
>
> Also, if any of you screen reader users are like me, you will appreciate
> using the FB mobil site to get to our new page. I'm not sure how to make it
> tag people yet (using the @ symbol with the name doesn't work for me in
> general, and I obviously don't know how to post to this specific page), but
> other things like "Sharing" especially are easier. Anyway, if you're having
> trouble with the main site, try:
>
> <
> https://www.facebook.com/pages/NFB-Writers-Division/360960880660939?ref=boo
> kmarks>
>
> https://www.facebook.com/pages/NFB-Writers-Division/360960880660939?ref=book
> marks
>
>
> Cheers,
> Donna
>
>
> -- The Heart of Applebutter Hill - a novel on a mission:
>
> http://DonnaWHill.com <http://donnawhill.com/>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2014 21:03:23 -0400
> From: "Lynda Lambert" <llambert at zoominternet.net>
> To: "Applebutter Hill" <applebutterhill at gmail.com>,     "Writer's Division
>         Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [stylist] NFB FB page,     Question for Lynda why posts not
>         appearing + mobil link for      screenreader users
> Message-ID: <CAF025F813624FABB1218B0A9BE3444F at LyndaPC>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>         reply-type=original
>
> Donna, I just looked and you posted it twice and they are both on the page.
> I don't know why it is not showing up for you though.  Maybe you are
> looking
> in the wrong place for it?
> There is a list of posts there under yours, going back to the beginning of
> this FB Page in the summer of 2013.  As far as I know, it goes directly up
> when you hit the post button.  Kerry's poem is directly under my invitation
> to members to post information and writing on the page.
> Lynda
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Applebutter Hill via stylist
> Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2014 5:07 PM
> To: 'Writer's Division Mailing List'
> Subject: [stylist] NFB FB page,Question for Lynda why posts not appearing +
> mobil link for screenreader users
>
> Hi Lynda & All,
> I just went to the page and tried to post a haiku to the timeline. When I
> hit Post, it disappeared like it's supposed to, but I can't find where it
> posted it. All I see is the post from Lynda and can't find Kerry's poem
> either. Please explain.  I tried twice, so maybe it's in limbo somewhere.
>
> Also, if any of you screen reader users are like me, you will appreciate
> using the FB mobil site to get to our new page. I'm not sure how to make it
> tag people yet (using the @ symbol with the name doesn't work for me in
> general, and I obviously don't know how to post to this specific page), but
> other things like "Sharing" especially are easier. Anyway, if you're having
> trouble with the main site, try:
>
> <
> https://www.facebook.com/pages/NFB-Writers-Division/360960880660939?ref=boo
> kmarks>
>
> https://www.facebook.com/pages/NFB-Writers-Division/360960880660939?ref=book
> marks
>
>
> Cheers,
> Donna
>
>
> -- The Heart of Applebutter Hill - a novel on a mission:
>
> http://DonnaWHill.com <http://donnawhill.com/>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2014 18:39:28 -0700
> From: "Jackie Williams" <jackieleepoet at cox.net>
> To: "'EJ Kobek'" <ejkobek at gmail.com>,   "'Writer's Division Mailing
>         List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [stylist] stylist Digest, Vol 126, Issue 5
> Message-ID: <000b01cfe106$5e3c3090$1ab491b0$@cox.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"
>
> Helen,
> Welcome aboard. Your varied experience as a writer will be a great addition
> to our group.
> I am looking forward to your posts.
> Jackie
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of EJ Kobek
> via
> stylist
> Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2014 7:27 AM
> To: NFB Stylist
> Subject: Re: [stylist] stylist Digest, Vol 126, Issue 5
>
> Hello, Stylists,
>
> I wanted to say hello and introduce myself, as I am new to your listserve.
> My name is Helen and I'm a teacher and writer in the Boston area. I have
> written and published poetry, prose, humorous fiction, social commentary
> and educational articles. I'm a guest blogger with National Braille Press,
> and am close to publishing my first non-fiction book. I'm excited to be
> connecting with you all in our creativity...have enjoyed what I've been
> seeing on the listserve. If there are any Stylists in the Boston area who
> would like to get together for tea and talk, I'd love to do that.
>
> Helen
>
>
>
> On Sun, Oct 5, 2014 at 8:00 AM, <stylist-request at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
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> > Today's Topics:
> >
> >    1. Re: contests (Jackie Williams)
> >    2. Re: Poem  My Vault of Unseen Colors (Jackie Williams)
> >    3. Re: Poem  My Vault of Unseen Colors (Barbara HAMMEL)
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2014 16:19:58 -0700
> > From: "Jackie Williams" <jackieleepoet at cox.net>
> > To: "'Chris Kuell'" <ckuell at comcast.net>,       "'Writer's Division
> > Mailing
> >         List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> > Message-ID: <000d01cfe029$b7717220$26545660$@cox.net>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Chris,
> > Clever, funny, and apt in some areas where gun freaks think they are the
> > solution to every problem. How about sending it to the President of the
> > NRA?
> > Jacqui
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chris
> Kuell
> > via stylist
> > Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2014 11:49 AM
> > To: 'Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter'; 'Writer's Division Mailing List'
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> >
> > Bridgit,
> >
> > You know, this might be a great spring board for story ideas.
> >
> > "You--you there with that ice cream cone! Don't you know it's Tuesday?
> > Freeze, right now--this is a citizen's arrest!"
> >
> > The tall man in the black leather trenchcoat dropped  his ice cream cone
> > wordlessly to the hot asphalt.  He reached under his jacket and pulled
> out
> > a
> > 44 magnum. Without as much as a squint or a smile, he fired five shots
> into
> > the windshield of the Honda, where the previously whole man had decided
> to
> > mess with him.
> >
> > What happened next can only be described as all hell breaking loose...
> >
> >
> > Chris
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
> > Kuenning-Pollpeter via stylist
> > Sent: Thursday, October 2, 2014 1:23 PM
> > To: 'Vejas Vasiliauskas'; 'Writer's Division Mailing List'
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> >
> > Well, yes, most states have outdated, arbitrary laws that have yet to be
> > changed. The process of changing or rescinding laws can be lengthy, even
> > for
> > silly ones, so sometimes the laws are still on the books, just never
> > enforced. And in most cases, there's so many state laws, no one has the
> > time
> > or inclination to go through all of them. I've heard of ones such as you
> > can't eat ice cream on a Sunday while crossing a street to you can't read
> a
> > book in the park on a Tuesday without permission. Quite frankly, no one
> > cares about these laws, and they are not enforced, though, thinking about
> > it, I wonder what would happen if some litigious person tried bringing an
> > action against someone violating such laws; legally speaking, since
> > technically it is against the law; what would that lawsuit look like? LOL
> >
> > Some outdated laws are more important; like laws against inter-racial
> > couples, which as soon ago as the 90's were still on a few states books,
> > and
> > laws against homosexuality. When it comes to money, states probably care
> > more about it then you would think. I would tread lightly there.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vejas
> > Vasiliauskas via stylist
> > Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2014 9:29 AM
> > To: Chris Kuell; Writer's Division Mailing List
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> >
> > Some of the laws in some states are just plain silly, For example, I
> heard
> > that in Rhode Island, it was illegal to buy a toothbrush and toothpaste
> set
> > together on Sunday.
> > It would be interesting how many times these are actually enforced.  I
> bet
> > there's not one persn in charge of seeing who enters writing contests.
> > Vejas
> >
> >
> >  ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Chris Kuell via stylist <stylist at nfbnet.org
> > To: "Atty" <attyrose at cox.net>,"Writer's Division Mailing List"
> > <stylist at nfbnet.org Date sent: Thu, 2 Oct 2014 08:59:58 -0400
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> >
> > Hi Atty,
> >
> > This is interesting, and surprising to me, and probably most of our
> > members.
> > I didn't read everything you sent, but the first link it to a document by
> a
> > lawyer, and she certainly seems to know what she's talking about.  And,
> > indeed, it seems like having a writing contest, at least, a large scale
> > writing contest, is illegal in some states.  My guess is that no state
> > official would pay much attention unless it was a big contest, involving
> a
> > large amount of money, but then again, who knows?
> >
> > The way around it, I suppose, is to work with a friend or colleague in
> > another state where there's no legal issues.
> >
> > chris
> >
> >
> >
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> > ------------------------------
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> > Message: 2
> > Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2014 16:51:29 -0700
> > From: "Jackie Williams" <jackieleepoet at cox.net>
> > To: "'myrnaspoetry'" <myrnaspoetry at yahoo.com>,  "'Writer's Division
> >         Mailing List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] Poem  My Vault of Unseen Colors
> > Message-ID: <000f01cfe02e$1e530b30$5af92190$@cox.net>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;       charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Myrna,
> > I regret that it has taken me this long to comment on your superb poem.
> It
> > is almost overwhelming with its personification of colors, and the
> > realization that these are remembered, and kept in a vault as treasures.
> > It makes me want to ask you a million questions.
> > I am one of the fortunate ones for whom the vault has not yet closed. But
> > almost week by  week, those colors are dimming without recognition of the
> > hues, and shades. I have an aide who helped me put matching jewelry into
> > plastic bags on which I use a "pen-friend" which tells me the color, and
> > whether it is made by someone I know, and the date. I have always tried
> to
> > be perfectly coordinated with everything on me, so it is a bitter pill.
> > You, obviously, at some point had full vision to remember the colors in
> > such
> > a personal way related to the entire outdoors and emotions as well.
> > I would like to know your background in writing poetry. Did you take
> > classes, go to workshops, get a degree?
> > And how would you feel about me copying this poem and taking it to my
> > poetry
> > class to share with my fellow poets in my critique group. Our first
> meeting
> > this fall is this coming Tuesday. While they have some insight into the
> > blind because of me, but not nearly enough to recognize how creative the
> > blind can be.
> > I hope you are consistently getting better and closer to having your
> > computer.
> >
> > With admiration,
> > Jackie
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> > myrnaspoetry
> > via stylist
> > Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 5:06 AM
> > To: Writer's Division Mailing List
> > Subject: [stylist] Poem My Vault of Unseen Colors
> >
> > Last night at our meeting we talked about colors and I wanted to share
> this
> > poem I'd written some time ago. Hope it is enjoyed. I wish I could send
> it
> > as attachment but I do not have access to my computer yet.
> > Myrna
> >
> > Vault of Unseen Colors
> >
> > I open the door to my vault
> > of unseen colors using imagination's
> > key and I find myself in awe
> > and wonderment at the many treasures
> > I have gathered over the years,
> > the mysticism and the stark reality,
> > the grace of blue, its penchant for peace,
> > and the voracious appetite of red with its
> > livid caricature in times of anger.
> > I stumble across the many shades of green,
> > breathing in its promise of renewal.
> > I touch the playfulness of yellow and the glory of cerise, the
> > invitation of black and white,
> > and I smile at the seemingly
> > dull surprises of brown and gray,
> > and with faith renewed I sort through
> > the depths of every memory, the images
> > and echoes, the ocean's changing hues and seasonal
> > paintings upon a mountain, the building
> > of a night sky and a waking dawn,
> > the shadows of rainbows
> > and the portraits drawn by racing clouds.
> >
> > My memory vault is overflowing and yet
> > I cannot, nor will not, divide those special
> > moments into slots of importance for each
> > owns a significant place within the heart and
> > my vault would not be the same
> > without them, whether they are flawed
> > or remembered
> > in pristine perfection.
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 3
> > Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2014 23:05:41 -0500
> > From: Barbara HAMMEL <poetlori8 at msn.com>
> > To: Jackie Williams <jackieleepoet at cox.net>, Writer's Division Mailing
> >         List    <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] Poem  My Vault of Unseen Colors
> > Message-ID: <SNT407-EAS2338D9C2DA0732DA8EFC18BEBA40 at phx.gbl>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > I refrained from commenting earlier because the first time Iread it I
> > thought not much of this offering but now that I've read it again I DO
> > realize the wonder of it. Morna, I've saved 5 of your poems to add to my
> > "other writers" poetry. I do very much enjoy your poems -- which shows
> that
> > I'm broadening my horizons since you write free verse. :) You, Lynda and
> > Jackie write wonderfully.
> > (LOL! My only disappointment about this poem is that purple, pink and
> > orange were missing by name.)
> > Barbara
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Oct 4, 2014, at 18:51, Jackie Williams via stylist <
> > stylist at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > Myrna,
> > > I regret that it has taken me this long to comment on your superb poem.
> > It
> > > is almost overwhelming with its personification of colors, and the
> > > realization that these are remembered, and kept in a vault as
> treasures.
> > > It makes me want to ask you a million questions.
> > > I am one of the fortunate ones for whom the vault has not yet closed.
> But
> > > almost week by  week, those colors are dimming without recognition of
> the
> > > hues, and shades. I have an aide who helped me put matching jewelry
> into
> > > plastic bags on which I use a "pen-friend" which tells me the color,
> and
> > > whether it is made by someone I know, and the date. I have always tried
> > to
> > > be perfectly coordinated with everything on me, so it is a bitter pill.
> > > You, obviously, at some point had full vision to remember the colors in
> > such
> > > a personal way related to the entire outdoors and emotions as well.
> > > I would like to know your background in writing poetry. Did you take
> > > classes, go to workshops, get a degree?
> > > And how would you feel about me copying this poem and taking it to my
> > poetry
> > > class to share with my fellow poets in my critique group. Our first
> > meeting
> > > this fall is this coming Tuesday. While they have some insight into the
> > > blind because of me, but not nearly enough to recognize how creative
> the
> > > blind can be.
> > > I hope you are consistently getting better and closer to having your
> > > computer.
> > >
> > > With admiration,
> > > Jackie
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> > myrnaspoetry
> > > via stylist
> > > Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 5:06 AM
> > > To: Writer's Division Mailing List
> > > Subject: [stylist] Poem My Vault of Unseen Colors
> > >
> > > Last night at our meeting we talked about colors and I wanted to share
> > this
> > > poem I'd written some time ago. Hope it is enjoyed. I wish I could send
> > it
> > > as attachment but I do not have access to my computer yet.
> > > Myrna
> > >
> > > Vault of Unseen Colors
> > >
> > > I open the door to my vault
> > > of unseen colors using imagination's
> > > key and I find myself in awe
> > > and wonderment at the many treasures
> > > I have gathered over the years,
> > > the mysticism and the stark reality,
> > > the grace of blue, its penchant for peace,
> > > and the voracious appetite of red with its
> > > livid caricature in times of anger.
> > > I stumble across the many shades of green,
> > > breathing in its promise of renewal.
> > > I touch the playfulness of yellow and the glory of cerise, the
> > > invitation of black and white,
> > > and I smile at the seemingly
> > > dull surprises of brown and gray,
> > > and with faith renewed I sort through
> > > the depths of every memory, the images
> > > and echoes, the ocean's changing hues and seasonal
> > > paintings upon a mountain, the building
> > > of a night sky and a waking dawn,
> > > the shadows of rainbows
> > > and the portraits drawn by racing clouds.
> > >
> > > My memory vault is overflowing and yet
> > > I cannot, nor will not, divide those special
> > > moments into slots of importance for each
> > > owns a significant place within the heart and
> > > my vault would not be the same
> > > without them, whether they are flawed
> > > or remembered
> > > in pristine perfection.
> > >
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> Message: 9
> Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2014 21:05:13 -0500
> From: "Barbara Hammel" <poetlori8 at msn.com>
> To: "Lynda Lambert" <llambert at zoominternet.net>,        "Writer's Division
>         Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [stylist] NFB FB page,     Question for Lynda why posts not
>         appearing + mobil link  forscreenreader users
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>         reply-type=response
>
> I'll have to look there again via my computer, too, because I did not see
> Kerry's poem on my phone.
> Barbara
>
>
>
>
> Writing free verse is like playing tennis with the net down.--Robert Frost
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lynda Lambert via stylist
> Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2014 8:03 PM
> To: Applebutter Hill ; Writer's Division Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [stylist] NFB FB page,Question for Lynda why posts not
> appearing + mobil link forscreenreader users
>
> Donna, I just looked and you posted it twice and they are both on the page.
> I don't know why it is not showing up for you though.  Maybe you are
> looking
> in the wrong place for it?
> There is a list of posts there under yours, going back to the beginning of
> this FB Page in the summer of 2013.  As far as I know, it goes directly up
> when you hit the post button.  Kerry's poem is directly under my invitation
> to members to post information and writing on the page.
> Lynda
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Applebutter Hill via stylist
> Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2014 5:07 PM
> To: 'Writer's Division Mailing List'
> Subject: [stylist] NFB FB page,Question for Lynda why posts not appearing +
> mobil link for screenreader users
>
> Hi Lynda & All,
> I just went to the page and tried to post a haiku to the timeline. When I
> hit Post, it disappeared like it's supposed to, but I can't find where it
> posted it. All I see is the post from Lynda and can't find Kerry's poem
> either. Please explain.  I tried twice, so maybe it's in limbo somewhere.
>
> Also, if any of you screen reader users are like me, you will appreciate
> using the FB mobil site to get to our new page. I'm not sure how to make it
> tag people yet (using the @ symbol with the name doesn't work for me in
> general, and I obviously don't know how to post to this specific page), but
> other things like "Sharing" especially are easier. Anyway, if you're having
> trouble with the main site, try:
>
> <
> https://www.facebook.com/pages/NFB-Writers-Division/360960880660939?ref=boo
> kmarks>
>
> https://www.facebook.com/pages/NFB-Writers-Division/360960880660939?ref=book
> marks
>
>
> Cheers,
> Donna
>
>
> -- The Heart of Applebutter Hill - a novel on a mission:
>
> http://DonnaWHill.com <http://donnawhill.com/>
>
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> Message: 10
> Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2014 07:53:54 -0400
> From: "Jacobson, Shawn D" <Shawn.D.Jacobson at hud.gov>
> To: 'EJ Kobek' <ejkobek at gmail.com>, 'Writer's Division Mailing List'
>         <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [stylist] stylist Digest, Vol 126, Issue 5
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> Helen
>
> Welcome aboard.  I look forward to seeing anything you post here.
>
> My name is Shawn and I mostly write science fiction, but I also do poetry,
> memoir, and book reviews.
>
> I live in the DC area, not close enough to get together.  But I look
> forward to seeing anything you post.
>
> Shawn Jacobson
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of EJ Kobek
> via stylist
> Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2014 10:27 AM
> To: NFB Stylist
> Subject: Re: [stylist] stylist Digest, Vol 126, Issue 5
>
> Hello, Stylists,
>
> I wanted to say hello and introduce myself, as I am new to your listserve.
> My name is Helen and I'm a teacher and writer in the Boston area. I have
> written and published poetry, prose, humorous fiction, social commentary
> and educational articles. I'm a guest blogger with National Braille Press,
> and am close to publishing my first non-fiction book. I'm excited to be
> connecting with you all in our creativity...have enjoyed what I've been
> seeing on the listserve. If there are any Stylists in the Boston area who
> would like to get together for tea and talk, I'd love to do that.
>
> Helen
>
>
>
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>
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> > Today's Topics:
> >
> >    1. Re: contests (Jackie Williams)
> >    2. Re: Poem  My Vault of Unseen Colors (Jackie Williams)
> >    3. Re: Poem  My Vault of Unseen Colors (Barbara HAMMEL)
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2014 16:19:58 -0700
> > From: "Jackie Williams" <jackieleepoet at cox.net>
> > To: "'Chris Kuell'" <ckuell at comcast.net>,       "'Writer's Division
> > Mailing
> >         List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> > Message-ID: <000d01cfe029$b7717220$26545660$@cox.net>
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> >
> > Chris,
> > Clever, funny, and apt in some areas where gun freaks think they are
> > the solution to every problem. How about sending it to the President
> > of the NRA?
> > Jacqui
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chris
> > Kuell via stylist
> > Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2014 11:49 AM
> > To: 'Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter'; 'Writer's Division Mailing List'
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> >
> > Bridgit,
> >
> > You know, this might be a great spring board for story ideas.
> >
> > "You--you there with that ice cream cone! Don't you know it's Tuesday?
> > Freeze, right now--this is a citizen's arrest!"
> >
> > The tall man in the black leather trenchcoat dropped  his ice cream
> > cone wordlessly to the hot asphalt.  He reached under his jacket and
> > pulled out a
> > 44 magnum. Without as much as a squint or a smile, he fired five shots
> > into the windshield of the Honda, where the previously whole man had
> > decided to mess with him.
> >
> > What happened next can only be described as all hell breaking loose...
> >
> >
> > Chris
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
> > Kuenning-Pollpeter via stylist
> > Sent: Thursday, October 2, 2014 1:23 PM
> > To: 'Vejas Vasiliauskas'; 'Writer's Division Mailing List'
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> >
> > Well, yes, most states have outdated, arbitrary laws that have yet to
> > be changed. The process of changing or rescinding laws can be lengthy,
> > even for silly ones, so sometimes the laws are still on the books,
> > just never enforced. And in most cases, there's so many state laws, no
> > one has the time or inclination to go through all of them. I've heard
> > of ones such as you can't eat ice cream on a Sunday while crossing a
> > street to you can't read a book in the park on a Tuesday without
> > permission. Quite frankly, no one cares about these laws, and they are
> > not enforced, though, thinking about it, I wonder what would happen if
> > some litigious person tried bringing an action against someone
> > violating such laws; legally speaking, since technically it is against
> > the law; what would that lawsuit look like? LOL
> >
> > Some outdated laws are more important; like laws against inter-racial
> > couples, which as soon ago as the 90's were still on a few states
> > books, and laws against homosexuality. When it comes to money, states
> > probably care more about it then you would think. I would tread
> > lightly there.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vejas
> > Vasiliauskas via stylist
> > Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2014 9:29 AM
> > To: Chris Kuell; Writer's Division Mailing List
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> >
> > Some of the laws in some states are just plain silly, For example, I
> > heard that in Rhode Island, it was illegal to buy a toothbrush and
> > toothpaste set together on Sunday.
> > It would be interesting how many times these are actually enforced.  I
> > bet there's not one persn in charge of seeing who enters writing
> contests.
> > Vejas
> >
> >
> >  ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Chris Kuell via stylist <stylist at nfbnet.org
> > To: "Atty" <attyrose at cox.net>,"Writer's Division Mailing List"
> > <stylist at nfbnet.org Date sent: Thu, 2 Oct 2014 08:59:58 -0400
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] contests
> >
> > Hi Atty,
> >
> > This is interesting, and surprising to me, and probably most of our
> > members.
> > I didn't read everything you sent, but the first link it to a document
> > by a lawyer, and she certainly seems to know what she's talking about.
> > And, indeed, it seems like having a writing contest, at least, a large
> > scale writing contest, is illegal in some states.  My guess is that no
> > state official would pay much attention unless it was a big contest,
> > involving a large amount of money, but then again, who knows?
> >
> > The way around it, I suppose, is to work with a friend or colleague in
> > another state where there's no legal issues.
> >
> > chris
> >
> >
> >
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> > Message: 2
> > Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2014 16:51:29 -0700
> > From: "Jackie Williams" <jackieleepoet at cox.net>
> > To: "'myrnaspoetry'" <myrnaspoetry at yahoo.com>,  "'Writer's Division
> >         Mailing List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] Poem  My Vault of Unseen Colors
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> > Myrna,
> > I regret that it has taken me this long to comment on your superb
> > poem. It is almost overwhelming with its personification of colors,
> > and the realization that these are remembered, and kept in a vault as
> treasures.
> > It makes me want to ask you a million questions.
> > I am one of the fortunate ones for whom the vault has not yet closed.
> > But almost week by  week, those colors are dimming without recognition
> > of the hues, and shades. I have an aide who helped me put matching
> > jewelry into plastic bags on which I use a "pen-friend" which tells me
> > the color, and whether it is made by someone I know, and the date. I
> > have always tried to be perfectly coordinated with everything on me, so
> it is a bitter pill.
> > You, obviously, at some point had full vision to remember the colors
> > in such a personal way related to the entire outdoors and emotions as
> > well.
> > I would like to know your background in writing poetry. Did you take
> > classes, go to workshops, get a degree?
> > And how would you feel about me copying this poem and taking it to my
> > poetry class to share with my fellow poets in my critique group. Our
> > first meeting this fall is this coming Tuesday. While they have some
> > insight into the blind because of me, but not nearly enough to
> > recognize how creative the blind can be.
> > I hope you are consistently getting better and closer to having your
> > computer.
> >
> > With admiration,
> > Jackie
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> > myrnaspoetry via stylist
> > Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 5:06 AM
> > To: Writer's Division Mailing List
> > Subject: [stylist] Poem My Vault of Unseen Colors
> >
> > Last night at our meeting we talked about colors and I wanted to share
> > this poem I'd written some time ago. Hope it is enjoyed. I wish I
> > could send it as attachment but I do not have access to my computer yet.
> > Myrna
> >
> > Vault of Unseen Colors
> >
> > I open the door to my vault
> > of unseen colors using imagination's
> > key and I find myself in awe
> > and wonderment at the many treasures
> > I have gathered over the years,
> > the mysticism and the stark reality,
> > the grace of blue, its penchant for peace, and the voracious appetite
> > of red with its livid caricature in times of anger.
> > I stumble across the many shades of green, breathing in its promise of
> > renewal.
> > I touch the playfulness of yellow and the glory of cerise, the
> > invitation of black and white, and I smile at the seemingly dull
> > surprises of brown and gray, and with faith renewed I sort through the
> > depths of every memory, the images and echoes, the ocean's changing
> > hues and seasonal paintings upon a mountain, the building of a night
> > sky and a waking dawn, the shadows of rainbows and the portraits drawn
> > by racing clouds.
> >
> > My memory vault is overflowing and yet I cannot, nor will not, divide
> > those special moments into slots of importance for each owns a
> > significant place within the heart and my vault would not be the same
> > without them, whether they are flawed or remembered in pristine
> > perfection.
> >
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> > ------------------------------
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> > Message: 3
> > Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2014 23:05:41 -0500
> > From: Barbara HAMMEL <poetlori8 at msn.com>
> > To: Jackie Williams <jackieleepoet at cox.net>, Writer's Division Mailing
> >         List    <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [stylist] Poem  My Vault of Unseen Colors
> > Message-ID: <SNT407-EAS2338D9C2DA0732DA8EFC18BEBA40 at phx.gbl>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > I refrained from commenting earlier because the first time Iread it I
> > thought not much of this offering but now that I've read it again I DO
> > realize the wonder of it. Morna, I've saved 5 of your poems to add to
> > my "other writers" poetry. I do very much enjoy your poems -- which
> > shows that I'm broadening my horizons since you write free verse. :)
> > You, Lynda and Jackie write wonderfully.
> > (LOL! My only disappointment about this poem is that purple, pink and
> > orange were missing by name.) Barbara
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Oct 4, 2014, at 18:51, Jackie Williams via stylist <
> > stylist at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > Myrna,
> > > I regret that it has taken me this long to comment on your superb poem.
> > It
> > > is almost overwhelming with its personification of colors, and the
> > > realization that these are remembered, and kept in a vault as
> treasures.
> > > It makes me want to ask you a million questions.
> > > I am one of the fortunate ones for whom the vault has not yet
> > > closed. But almost week by  week, those colors are dimming without
> > > recognition of the hues, and shades. I have an aide who helped me
> > > put matching jewelry into plastic bags on which I use a "pen-friend"
> > > which tells me the color, and whether it is made by someone I know,
> > > and the date. I have always tried
> > to
> > > be perfectly coordinated with everything on me, so it is a bitter pill.
> > > You, obviously, at some point had full vision to remember the colors
> > > in
> > such
> > > a personal way related to the entire outdoors and emotions as well.
> > > I would like to know your background in writing poetry. Did you take
> > > classes, go to workshops, get a degree?
> > > And how would you feel about me copying this poem and taking it to
> > > my
> > poetry
> > > class to share with my fellow poets in my critique group. Our first
> > meeting
> > > this fall is this coming Tuesday. While they have some insight into
> > > the blind because of me, but not nearly enough to recognize how
> > > creative the blind can be.
> > > I hope you are consistently getting better and closer to having your
> > > computer.
> > >
> > > With admiration,
> > > Jackie
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> > myrnaspoetry
> > > via stylist
> > > Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 5:06 AM
> > > To: Writer's Division Mailing List
> > > Subject: [stylist] Poem My Vault of Unseen Colors
> > >
> > > Last night at our meeting we talked about colors and I wanted to
> > > share
> > this
> > > poem I'd written some time ago. Hope it is enjoyed. I wish I could
> > > send
> > it
> > > as attachment but I do not have access to my computer yet.
> > > Myrna
> > >
> > > Vault of Unseen Colors
> > >
> > > I open the door to my vault
> > > of unseen colors using imagination's key and I find myself in awe
> > > and wonderment at the many treasures I have gathered over the years,
> > > the mysticism and the stark reality, the grace of blue, its penchant
> > > for peace, and the voracious appetite of red with its livid
> > > caricature in times of anger.
> > > I stumble across the many shades of green, breathing in its promise
> > > of renewal.
> > > I touch the playfulness of yellow and the glory of cerise, the
> > > invitation of black and white, and I smile at the seemingly dull
> > > surprises of brown and gray, and with faith renewed I sort through
> > > the depths of every memory, the images and echoes, the ocean's
> > > changing hues and seasonal paintings upon a mountain, the building
> > > of a night sky and a waking dawn, the shadows of rainbows and the
> > > portraits drawn by racing clouds.
> > >
> > > My memory vault is overflowing and yet I cannot, nor will not,
> > > divide those special moments into slots of importance for each owns
> > > a significant place within the heart and my vault would not be the
> > > same without them, whether they are flawed or remembered in pristine
> > > perfection.
> > >
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