[bksvol-discuss] Re: OT: Yes, a book
- From: "Dan Beaver" <dbeaver888@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2006 08:59:33 -0500
Hi guys,
Here is one of the funniest experiences I had along these lines.
One quarter in college I had a class in a building I had never been to
before. Normally my wife would walk with me before a quarter started to
help me make sure I knew where I was going. I had walked past the new
building before so we assumed I could find my way.
However, the first day of class I decided to take a differnt route than I
normally did.
I walked a long time along a sidewalk through campus. After a while I
decided I was not where I should be and so I stopped to listen for familiar
sounds. I heard none.
After standing there for 3 or 4 minutes I heard someone coming along the
sidewalk in my direction. I spoke to them and they ignored me and walk
right on by.
I waited a while again and heard another person coming. This time when I
spoke to them the guy stopped near me and said "Yes?".
I asked him if he could tell me where the building was I was looking for.
The guy said "Yes, it is over there." He pointed to it and walked away.
I could have fallen on the ground. It was all I could do not to burst out
laughing.
Yes, I did eventually find the building and made it to class on time. Good
thing I left with lots of extra time.
Smiles.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Grandma Cindy" <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 2:53 AM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] OT: Yes, a book
I think a book is a great idea. In our used-book store
I've seen all kinds of small books about stupid
questions or funny stories, like the one recently
added to the collection about questions or answers
given in court. You all could contribute, and I think
it would be educational as well as funny--and perhpas
make some people stop and think before they act/ask.
Cindy
--- Elizabeth and Burton <thoth93@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
I have occasionally grinned and asked if we can
photograph it for money. I
have also suggested to rehab agencies that we create
a book
"This is a blind person making a sandwich."
"This is a blind person walking up stairs?" (what is
it with sighted folks
and stairs anyhow? for a wheelchair user I can
understand but stairs are
easy. It is some of the other stuff wich is hard.)
This is a blind person putting on running shoes. (Do
folks believe we live
with folks who follow us around and do tasks for us
like help us dress?)
all of this is said humorously but truly I have been
asked some strange
things and I do think such interactions might make a
fine book. At least I
know now because of the internet that others also
experience this stuff. I
went for years just amazed and a bit exhausted and
alone from it all prior
to the net.
E.
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