[nfbmi-talk] FW: [stylist] Publishing News and comments

[Fred Wurtzel]

Hello Michigan,

Below is a post from the NFB Writers Division list.  It shows the diversity
of our movement, the value of what we believe as being lived out by Amy.  It
also shows the character of our membership.  We are dreamers, risk takers,
pragmatists and generally positive people who want first-class citizenship
and are willing to join in and help us all to get there.

Amy is an inspiration to me and a role model for all of us.

Warm Regards,

Fred

-----Original Message-----
From: stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Amy Krout-Horn
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 11:01 AM
To: stylist at nfbnet.org
Subject: [stylist] Publishing News and comments

Hi Listers:
Since I've been quite busy, I'm just now catching up with the last two weeks
of your posts, so here goes!
First, (because I just can't resist) to all my conservative friends,
As one who went door-to-door in October, using all the skills I'd aquired at
Blind Inc. (graduating class1992), and as one who gathered with a group of
over 200 people on November 4, people of all races, genders, sexual
orientations, religious backgrounds, and physical abilities, to cheer and
weep and celebrate the evolution of our country's collective mentality, I
have but one thing to say:
Obama 2012!!!
Second, as above mentioned, I attended Blind Inc. Every life skill I learned
was instructed by a blind person, minus the home management section. As a
newly blind person, the thought of traveling the Minneapolis streets with a
blind cane instructor, at first, scared the hell out of me, but that lasted
about a week, and I realized I had to relinquish prejudices if I were to
succeed in accepting my own situation. Having lost my sight at age 21, I had
many years of ignorance to shed; my experiences with the blind had been very
limited and unfortunately, somewhat negative. Without the NFB and Blind Inc,
I'm not sure where I'd be or If I'd "be" right now. 
I have fully accepted my blindness and when asked, as I have been many
times, I can say with no hesitation that, if given the chance, I have no
interest in regaining my sight. What I'd really like to be free of, is the
cause of my blindness; type 1 diabetes, but that, too, I have managed to
find a certain level of comfort with, despite how much more it frustrates me
than the blindness ever has.
John:
I loved the years I lived in Minneapolis and St. Paul. You are so right
about public transit and blind services. Love brought me to Florida and a
city where sidewalks and buses are very limited, and many a day, I wish for
the good old days of waiting for a cross-town 94 in 20 below weather. Sounds
crazy, I suppose, but if I could convince the Floridian I love to move, we
might very well end up as your neighbors, which I think would be fabulous,
as I truly enjoy your intellect and insight here on the list.
Finally, one of my novels, co-authored with Gabriel Horn, has been picked up
by a publisher, All Things That Matter Press, and will be available later
this year. This is my first book-length publication, so, despite the pesky
diabetes, a little champagne has been consumed in celebration.
Congratulations to Lori and Judith on your recent publications.
Please excuse the length of this message; just making up for lost time.
Amy Krout-Horn
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