tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post3495932153603362349..comments2024-03-29T03:43:45.977-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: Roll ModelDave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-75745498188773873052009-05-02T18:04:00.000-04:002009-05-02T18:04:00.000-04:00What a great thing than man finally did for himsel...What a great thing than man finally did for himself. He allowed himself to have freedom, despite his disability and you, Dave, had a part in that.<br /><br />I'm feeling pretty successful myself right now. I attended the Bar Mitzvah of one of my students. He has joined the adults in his religious community as a fully functioning member and I had a part in that.<br /><br />It's a good day.CJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-7212848907488891712009-05-02T16:12:00.000-04:002009-05-02T16:12:00.000-04:00The strangest thing about the scooter is the react...The strangest thing about the scooter is the reaction you get when you say "excuse me" to someone in your way. For some reason, 95% apologize. It's not their fault, I'm usually coming from behind them. In any case, having one has allowed me to run all over the place with no help. Tomorrow I'm getting on the train and going into the city for a concert. Independence is much more important than what people think. And in any case, I am old and fat so they are not far wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-47163585739670192242009-05-02T14:17:00.000-04:002009-05-02T14:17:00.000-04:00I had a REVELATION at the mall last week when my p...I had a REVELATION at the mall last week when my partner insisted on getting a scooter for me rather than leaving me to sit on a bench! Even though I had pain that would normally put me on the couch, I zipped around the mall and the department store for a good couple of hours... I haven't enjoyed an outing like that in a really long time... shopping without misery?!? fantastic.<br /><br />anyhow - my OT and I have started the process to borrow one from the Red Cross for the next few months to see if this is something i would like longterm...<br /><br />It's bringing up a lot of 'stuff' around visibility and acceptance, but damn it - i love the freedom!<br /><br />watch out - menace on wheels coming soon to my neighbourhood!<br /><br />ChristinaChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06867028960546421439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-76077870383863369612009-05-02T10:30:00.000-04:002009-05-02T10:30:00.000-04:00Maybe, with luck, he'll decide he likes the freedo...Maybe, with luck, he'll decide he likes the freedom of it and stick with his choice. :DBattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423666919192268781noreply@blogger.com