tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22541859.post7606602007165193786..comments2023-12-18T13:09:16.700-06:00Comments on NuVision for a NuDay: I'm so sorry that you're blind.Angela L. Braden, Writer, Speaker, Professorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17473106954036686180noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22541859.post-65293593416698412692007-08-18T00:05:00.000-06:002007-08-18T00:05:00.000-06:00Hey Angie,The next time somebody comes at you with...Hey Angie,<BR/><BR/>The next time somebody comes at you with the whole "pity" thing going on... just whisper to them, <BR/><BR/>"Don't feel sorry for me. I actually feel sorry for YOU. You can see those shoes that you're wearing." Then shutter and just walk away.The Thinking Black Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04618989261377257387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22541859.post-77450628555377775502007-08-17T17:10:00.000-06:002007-08-17T17:10:00.000-06:00Hey Samax!I love you so much! You might not belie...Hey Samax!<BR/><BR/>I love you so much! You might not believe it. But I really do.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping by. You made my day.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/><BR/>AngelaAngela L. Braden, Writer, Speaker, Professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473106954036686180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22541859.post-67708818737010945202007-08-17T16:10:00.000-06:002007-08-17T16:10:00.000-06:00i get a lot of people trying to "fix" me... tellin...i get a lot of people trying to "fix" me... telling me that if i just did this or that, that i'd be good"... i just put my hand up and say<BR/>"there's nothing wrong with me." no matter what THEY may think or feel about me, i have chosen to be happy and fulfilled right now. <BR/><BR/>i'm glad that you continue to make that same choice, angela!Samaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17390821139505287622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22541859.post-46182587742181858002007-08-14T16:55:00.000-06:002007-08-14T16:55:00.000-06:00Thanks AI for stopping by and commenting. I love ...Thanks AI for stopping by and commenting. I love getting your feedback.Angela L. Braden, Writer, Speaker, Professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473106954036686180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22541859.post-44301385909143693922007-08-14T03:22:00.000-06:002007-08-14T03:22:00.000-06:00Angie,I know this kind of situation has to be anno...Angie,<BR/><BR/>I know this kind of situation has to be annoying to you... This is partly due to a general ignorance about people with disabilities, and also due to the fact that people just don't know how to react and they end up letting their assumptions go too far. This leads to misplaced pity, as you mentioned. <BR/><BR/>But in this case, I suspect that it had to do with a waitress providing bad service. You clearly asked her to tell you what the sides were. And it seems to me that she was either lazy or not up on her waitressing duties.... <BR/><BR/>When you go to a restaurant, the waiter or waitress should be able to provide that information upon request, without relying on a menu.<BR/><BR/>I have had my fair share of bad service like this....including going out to dinner with my family many years ago and not being asked at all what I was having. The waitress skipped me (for some reason). <BR/><BR/>There is a general lack of public education about people with disabilities... so running into people like this waitress is just part of the culture unfortunately. <BR/><BR/>But I like how you are able to deal with it. <BR/><BR/>Interesting post...<BR/><BR/>Enjoy reading your experiences and life lessons.Brian https://www.blogger.com/profile/07872444863142531165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22541859.post-43133439345708932062007-08-13T22:11:00.000-06:002007-08-13T22:11:00.000-06:00Hey Asa!Reading that statement was a trip for me. ...Hey Asa!<BR/><BR/>Reading that statement was a trip for me. It sounded a little harsh when I just read it. But Brotha, it is what it is. It's the setting you free truth that I've decided to live by.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping by. I'm always glad to see Brotha Asa in the house.<BR/><BR/>AngelaAngela L. Braden, Writer, Speaker, Professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473106954036686180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22541859.post-16873534501013325132007-08-13T19:36:00.000-06:002007-08-13T19:36:00.000-06:00"If your assessment of me does not translate into ..."If your assessment of me does not translate into the gain or loss of money and influence, then your opinion of me is completely and utterly invalid."<BR/><BR/>Trudat! This statement made me laugh!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22541859.post-53308542680147679522007-08-09T17:11:00.000-06:002007-08-09T17:11:00.000-06:00Thanks Kizzie! I don't take it lightly.Thanks Kizzie! I don't take it lightly.Angela L. Braden, Writer, Speaker, Professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473106954036686180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22541859.post-29121323404041431632007-08-09T15:58:00.000-06:002007-08-09T15:58:00.000-06:00I'm linking you, you became a quick favorite.I'm linking you, you became a quick favorite.Reemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07239221674890223045noreply@blogger.com