[stylist] sharing

Sat Aug 15 02:55:44 UTC 2015

Kendra, Welcome. I do not know if there is a true inbalance in the world. I
believe Earth has it covered in Her way. Where I am though, Southern
Arizona, it is the same all of the time, so my soul has no balance. And I
need water. I feel a void without water.. Maybe that is the main problem. I
know of others here who thrive, but my elements are not present and so it
affects me more.
Oh, I should not even be writing tonight. I am still a bit shakey after the
doctor and the pharmacists all disregarded the fact that I am allergic to
Penicillian and gave it to me. I knew it was an anti-biotic, but did not
quesstion the professionals. Never again.
So, I am going to go take some more Benedril and hit the sack.
Again, welcome to Kendra. Enjoy the New Moon tonight.
Blessed Be.
 Eve

 President, National Federation of the Blind Northern Arizona
President, National Federation of the Blind Writers' Division
Committee Chair, Arizona Association of Guide Dog Users
Affiliate Member, National Federation of the Blind Legislative Committee
Affiliate Member, National Federation of the Blind Membership Committee
Member, Slate & Style Editing Team

"You do not need to have vision to see the stars."

On Fri, Aug 14, 2015 at 7:01 PM, Kendra Schafer <redwing731 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi Eve and all! I understand all about needing the seasons and the wheel
> of the year plus a garden as well. You are not the only one who has noticed
> the lack of balance in the world. For this conversation, the seasons fit.
> This year, all Oregon has seen is spring and summer. We had no winter.
> Hopefully, we'll have a real fall and balance the wheel of the year again.
> Kendra
>
>
> "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear" Author unknown
> I believe that everything is all interconnected and full of magic.
> Blessed Be!!!
> Kendra Schaber,
>  A Pagan federationist,
> The National Federation Of The Blind Of Oregon,
> Capitol Chapter,
>
> Live the Life We Want
>
>
> Diehard Fan Of Harry Potter, The Middle Earth Universe, The Pittsburgh
> Penguins, The Detroit Red Wings, The Baltimore Ravens, The Oregon State
> Beavers,  and Bald Eagles.
>  Happily Living With My Wonderful Boyfriend  In Salem, Oregon.
> This  E Mail Was Sent  from Kendra's Constantly Active And Mobile Google E
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> When Kendra Is Sleeping.
>
> On Aug 13, 2015, at 5:07 PM, EvaMarie Sanchez via stylist <
> stylist at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> I want to say, "Me three." This is about the dreams and writing of
> blindness. I just do not write about blindness. It is not that I make a
> point of it, but I do not make of point of doing so. There is so much more
> in the universe to inspire one, such as the weather we all seem to agree
> on.
> I also hate being cold, but I am starting to realize that I need to be
> somewhere with seasons at least. I think the seasons, exemplified by the
> wheel of the year, is healthy for the soul. I feel the deprivation without
> them and the lack of water is really hard for me. Also, I love gardening,
> but nothing or worth thrives here. Nothing of what I consider worthy that
> is.
> I need to find a place with balance and then I could make my own paradise.
> Thanks for all of you who have been sharing your inspirations.
> Eve
>
> President, National Federation of the Blind Northern Arizona
> President, National Federation of the Blind Writers' Division
> Committee Chair, Arizona Association of Guide Dog Users
> Affiliate Member, National Federation of the Blind Legislative Committee
> Affiliate Member, National Federation of the Blind Membership Committee
> Member, Slate & Style Editing Team
>
> "You do not need to have vision to see the stars."
>
> On Thu, Aug 13, 2015 at 4:52 PM, Barbara HAMMEL via stylist <
> stylist at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> And one doesn't have to be fully sighted to struggle with this iea%sue. I
>
> had light and color perception until about 2000 when it completely left.
>
> And, I still do dream with what vision I had, in fact I'd argue that
>
> sometimes I dream with even better vision than I ever had. While it is not
>
> primarily the reason I spiraled into depression that demands I take meds,
>
> It undoubtedly is a factor. I'd guess, though, if I'd not been dealt the
>
> other trials I've borne, it would be more of a nonissue.
>
> Barbara
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
> On Aug 13, 2015, at 15:37, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via stylist <
>
> stylist at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>
> While I would prefer to have my sight, I never really struggled with much
>
> depression over losing it. But I completely understand these feelings and
>
> the difficulty of adjusting and transitioning from being sighted to
>
> blind.
>
> When I first started losing sight, and to this day, what I struggle with
>
> the
>
> most is how others view me. How isolating disability can be because of
>
> the
>
> ignorance of the world. I hate being perceived a certain way. And no
>
> matter
>
> what I do, what I accomplish, how I go about life, too many people still
>
> perceive me in a negative way, refusing to look beyond the white cane. I
>
> often feel stifled and suffocated by the attitudes and perceptions so
>
> many
>
> people think and feel about me and blindness. I trudge through the muck
>
> and
>
> mire, trying to set an example, but it's exhausting and daunting at
>
> times.
>
> Blindness itself does not so much bother me, but all the stereotypes and
>
> attitudes do. This has always been more the struggle for me.
>
>
> I find solace and calm in the distractions that sooth me like relaxing
>
> days,
>
> and my son and husband. These things are my sanctuary and saving grace.
>
>
> Bridgit
>
>
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> <stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org>] On Behalf Of William L
>
> Houts via stylist
>
> Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2015 11:26 AM
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> To: stylist at nfbnet.org
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> Cc: William L Houts <lukaeon at gmail.com>
>
> Subject: Re: [stylist] sharing
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>
>
>
>
>
> HI Barbara,
>
>
> I live for these sounds, too, and for environmental sounds in general.
>
> family members frequently give me a kind of spooky acknowledgment for
>
> all of
>
> this, as if my blindness has resulted in wondrous enchanted powers.  I'm
>
> always saying, no, what's happened is that I've learned to pay greater
>
> attention to what I'm hearing than most people usually do.
>
> For instance, when I first went blind, I was thrilled to be introduced to
>
> talking books.  But I found it hard to listen to them without falling
>
> asleep; my attention nspan, trained for many years to be centered on my
>
> eyes, simply got exhausted.  Nowadays, some 16 years on, I can happily
>
> listen for hours without breaking a sweat or, what's worse, yawning and
>
> dozing off.
>
>
> When I first lost my vision, I had a therapist whose job it was to guide
>
> me
>
> through my considerable anger at my situation.  He told me, Bill you will
>
> come to accept this.  No, I retorted, I will come to be resigned to it.
>
> No,
>
> he said, unshakeable, I'm telling you, it's going to be all right with
>
> you.
>
> Well, he was right.  I write, read, eat, enjoy cool breezes on our front
>
> porch.  I'm happy, most days.  Who knew?  LOL
>
>
>
> --Bill
>
>
>
>
> On 8/13/2015 4:53 AM, Barbara HAMMEL via stylist wrote:
>
> I love thunderstorms, too. Especially the kind of thunder that just
>
> keeps
>
> rolling and rolling. The wind, on the other hand, worries my soul. I love
>
> the sound of falling rain. I like to hear sleet, too.
>
> Barbara
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
> On Aug 12, 2015, at 22:35, EvaMarie Sanchez via stylist
>
> <stylist at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>
> So there are only 4 of us who have chimed in so far, but it is
>
> interesting to see that we are all inspired by the weather.
>
> Especially strong weather it seems. We are so cool.
>
> The toddler thing kind of cracks me up Bill. I could picture it. The
>
> little tyke saying something and you running to make a mental note.
>
> haha Eve
>
>
> President, National Federation of the Blind Northern Arizona
>
> President, National Federation of the Blind Writers' Division
>
> Committee Chair, Arizona Association of Guide Dog Users Affiliate
>
> Member, National Federation of the Blind Legislative Committee
>
> Affiliate Member, National Federation of the Blind Membership
>
> Committee Member, Slate & Style Editing Team
>
>
> "You do not need to have vision to see the stars."
>
>
> On Wed, Aug 12, 2015 at 7:33 PM, Semirhage via stylist
>
> <stylist at nfbnet.org>
>
> wrote:
>
>
> Thunder storms rock. Especially when you're all cozy and inside.
>
> Here in OR we don't really get the thunder part very often. Rarely
>
> if ever did we in Southern CA, but when we were stuck in TX for 2
>
> years I remember thinking the huge claps of thunder would terrify
>
> our bird because like me he got wigged out by the earth quakes. But
>
> he was chillin' with the thunder. Didn't flinch or complain a bit.
>
> Very
>
> cool.
>
> Sem
>
> I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed.
>
> I get along with the voices inside of my head.
>
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