[Stylist] Becoming a book editor, Plan A or Plan B?

[Vejas Vasiliauskas]

Hi Jackie,
I, too, hope that Donna is well.
Let me know what you find out.
Vejas

> On 6 Jun 2019, at 09:04, Jackie via Stylist <stylist at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Vegas,
> I hope I spelled that right. 
> I have not heard from Donna since Nov. 2016. At that time her dog Hunter was
> nearing the end, she was exploring getting a new dog, her husband was having
> multiple serious health problems, and she had undergone surgery herself. She
> was trying to arrange support to get to medical facilities from their summer
> (I think) home and were counting on neighbors for help. She was also having
> big troubles with a cell phone, and Windows 10. We had a lot in common!
> I had so many things going on in my life, we both kind of lost touch.
> You have inspired me to try to get in touch again, and hope that the same
> e-mail is in effect. I seem to remember that she could not use her wrist,
> and had surgery for that also. This limited her ability to keep up with
> everything.
> If I am successful and she is alright, perhaps we will all hear news.
> I do not know if I congratulated you on your wonderful article in the
> Braille Monitor some  time ago. With all of your accomplishments at such a
> young age, no one should discourage you from pursuing your dream. If it is
> not self-sustaining as a full-time position, it can always be part-time.
> Perhaps that can be considered half and half, Plan A and Plan B!
> 
> Jacqueline Williams
> 
> Clarity is just questioning having eaten its fill.
>     Jenny Xie
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vejas
> Vasiliauskas via Stylist
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> Cc: Vejas Vasiliauskas <alpineimagination at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Stylist] Becoming a book editor, Plan A or Plan B?
> 
> Hi Jackie,
> I remember Donna. She was great.
> Is she OK? You've used the past tense a lot, implying she may not come back
> here.
> Vejas 
> 
>> On 5 Jun 2019, at 08:22, Jackie via Stylist <stylist at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Chris,
>> Thank you for reading this even so late in the thread.
>> Do you remember Donna Hill? She was a most active and inspiring member 
>> who constantly encouraged all the young writers as well as all of us.
>> She has had to change her plan A and then her plan B because of the 
>> health of her husband, and then herself.
>> I truly hope all remember her service to all of us. She did write a 
>> book besides all of the time she devoted, as you do, to critiquing others
> work.
>> 
>> Jacqueline Williams
>> 
>> Clarity is just questioning having eaten its fill.
>>    Jenny Xie
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chris 
>> Kuell via Stylist
>> Sent: Monday, June 03, 2019 9:03 AM
>> To: 'Writers' Division Mailing List' <stylist at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Chris Kuell <ckuell at comcast.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Stylist] Becoming a book editor, Plan A or Plan B?
>> 
>> Hey Jackie,
>> 
>> Although I didn't respond at the time, I agree with you 100%. Of 
>> course I would never want to crap on anyone's dreams, and they 
>> absolutely should be pursued. But, as a former boy scout, I believe in 
>> always being prepared--which means having a plan B and a C, if needed.
>> 
>> Peace,
>> 
>> Chris
>> 
>> 
>> 
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