[nfb-talk] A Story

[Eddie]

I actually perform as a street musician from time to time.  I thought about 
the philosophical implications of this and decided I didn't have a problem 
with it because sighted people do it all the time.  There is a designated 
outdoor mall for this type of activity in downtown Denver.
Eddie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
To: "NFB Talk Mailing List" <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 5:18 PM
Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] A Story


>I have a blind friend who was waiting for a bus and drinking a cup of 
>coffee.  Somebody came by and dropped money into his coffee cup.
>
> I think most, if not all of us, (anyone who goes out in public,) has been 
> offered money at one time or another.
>
> Dave
>
> At 04:45 PM 2/11/2009, you wrote:
>>This morning I was crossing a busy 5 lane street. My guide dog, Walker,
>>and I got across 2 lanes  and he stopped. Without even thinking I did what
>>you're supposed to do, reach out with a foot and a hand to see if there's
>>something in front of you. I realized there were cars in the intersection,
>>traffic was backed up a whole block.  Instead of going around, I decided 
>>to
>>go back and wait for the next light. I got to the curb and I was standing
>>there for a few seconds when a lady pulled up and offered me some money.
>>
>>"Here's some money."
>>"Money, what for?"
>>"Don't you want this money?"
>>"What would I want money for?"
>>"Okay."
>>
>>She got back in her car and drove off. Then I realized she thought I had
>>gone into the street to beg from the people in the cars.
>>
>>Hmmmm... Maybe I should start dressing a little better.
>>
>>
>>
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>>
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>>John G. Heim
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>>jheim at math.wisc.edu 3-4189
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