tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post5363115135209556696..comments2024-03-29T03:43:45.977-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: IWISTDave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-33975263288744579672010-10-14T21:38:45.184-04:002010-10-14T21:38:45.184-04:00The one I always wish I had the guts to say, when ...The one I always wish I had the guts to say, when people are nasty when I'm out with my service dog and say things to the tune of: "You don't LOOK disabled." The reply I'd like to make is "Well, you don't look rude/stupid, so I guess we're even." <br /><br />I usually settle for the more neutral "Never can tell, can you?" with a smile (varying from sincere if I'm in a really tolerant mood to really toothy and fake if I'm not.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-64178655262354207992010-10-05T15:51:52.219-04:002010-10-05T15:51:52.219-04:00This really did make me smile.
My son is almost 2...This really did make me smile.<br /><br />My son is almost 2 and has quite a few little "issues", as they're so politely labelled. <br /><br />A few days ago we were on the bus home from running a few errands. He loves the bus. He gets excited. But unlike other kids, he does not laugh when he's excited. He will shake his head and flap his hands and scream. <br /><br />There were two teenagers sitting by us. One of them turned to the other and said "God, if I had a spacker kid I wouldn't dare take them on a bus with normal people." <br /><br />I didn't say a thing. I was caught between wanting to cry and wanting to scream at them, and I just sat and ignored them. My son didn't understand. He was just so damn happy to be on that bus. But it hurt. I could unhear what I'd heard. <br /><br />Then I got home and it hit me. Who really has the bigger problem? People are always quick to tell me how horrible it must be for me to parent a disabled child.<br /><br />I'll take him, hand-flapping and all, over an intolerant jackass any day.<br /><br />I know this is barely related, but ... Your posts mean a lot to me. I'm more of a lurker than a commenter, but I just want you to know that you're an inspiration and I love reading your blog.Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-24137456241738832542010-10-05T06:01:30.731-04:002010-10-05T06:01:30.731-04:00yeah and there are some people who need many chair...yeah and there are some people who need many chairs everywhere waiting around for them to park their bum on when they need one - and there are those who bring their own!!Gleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671758996746410949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-69481144082400815412010-10-05T01:36:49.843-04:002010-10-05T01:36:49.843-04:00What a brilliant response. I know there have been...What a brilliant response. I know there have been many instances I have thought IWIST but right now I am to tired to think of any.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791317184998122691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-55070831467237279802010-10-04T19:26:55.582-04:002010-10-04T19:26:55.582-04:00awesome. what a great guy.awesome. what a great guy.moplanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16998309937928231527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-3557857539535530062010-10-04T17:24:57.340-04:002010-10-04T17:24:57.340-04:00Sweet!Sweet!leighbe72https://www.blogger.com/profile/04739266704397531717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-33387506176684756722010-10-04T15:05:51.686-04:002010-10-04T15:05:51.686-04:00What a great attitude from the cashier! If only AL...What a great attitude from the cashier! If only ALL people could articulate as well as he did about just being a good human being!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-22850841865250307632010-10-04T13:10:12.152-04:002010-10-04T13:10:12.152-04:00Dear Dave:
I love that young man's reply! I a...Dear Dave:<br /><br />I love that young man's reply! I am going to remember that one - Me I'd rather need help with bags - and tell myself that when I think my attitude might be a problem.<br /><br />ColleenColleennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-67024253572284517062010-10-04T12:37:46.537-04:002010-10-04T12:37:46.537-04:00I am rarely with others when exposed to insanity l...I am rarely with others when exposed to insanity like that and alas, inevitably think of the perfect comeback 30 min. after it's occurred. My "favorite" idiocies tend to be of the religious kind - the people who pop out of a crowd and tell you that they'll pray for you or that there are no wheelchairs in heaven (perfect comeback to the latter realized later was an innocent "then how will I get around?")<br /><br />You and I have both complained about grocery stores lately. This moment would be a great one to share with the cashier's manager. What an awesome employee!Lene Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11223128667829847717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-72168256106239508172010-10-04T12:20:09.396-04:002010-10-04T12:20:09.396-04:00Wow...that line, or some variation of it, would pr...Wow...that line, or some variation of it, would probably come in handy most days at some point! Good for him for moving the blush where it belonged.wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14790763688701278823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-41373849307916173332010-10-04T12:02:36.360-04:002010-10-04T12:02:36.360-04:00IWIST with my daughter all the time, now that she ...IWIST with my daughter all the time, now that she is getting bigger and coming into her own look( not the newborn squish look) I am baffled by the stares. IWIST I could just say to people " if you have a question about my daughter please ask me" but I never have the guts. Maybe next time.........Shevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01092038320359317769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-70059813891536484572010-10-04T11:27:44.249-04:002010-10-04T11:27:44.249-04:00That is awesome!
Best snappy comeback I ever hear...That is awesome!<br /><br />Best snappy comeback I ever heard was<br /><br />Nosy stranger, at a county fair: "What's wrong with him?" (Him being a kid with CP.)<br /><br />Caregiver: "Nothing's wrong with him; what's right with you?"ivanovahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694244417925801824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-43527102852378588302010-10-04T11:06:20.034-04:002010-10-04T11:06:20.034-04:00I absolutely love his reply! I'm never that wi...I absolutely love his reply! I'm never that witty. :(Alice Fragglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009130427995457826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-38750675244604283992010-10-04T10:21:09.282-04:002010-10-04T10:21:09.282-04:00Hmm, you know I had thought about it few times but...Hmm, you know I had thought about it few times but I just cannot remember it now! I think I will take notes from now on :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-4405343760058399292010-10-04T09:29:59.881-04:002010-10-04T09:29:59.881-04:00There is someone who sees people as they are - not...There is someone who sees people as they are - not a diagnosis - and embraces them. That seems to be a rare quality these days. This story made my heart sing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-75151732708088657932010-10-04T09:08:08.108-04:002010-10-04T09:08:08.108-04:00I am going to pray for that woman today. Her hear...I am going to pray for that woman today. Her heart is hardened to her neighbor. She had an opportunity to treat you with kindness instead of superiority. I hope the incident made her stop and think of how she could act with grace.Natalienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-36597755583308072742010-10-04T08:48:48.972-04:002010-10-04T08:48:48.972-04:00Wonderful! He definitely put her in her place! I...Wonderful! He definitely put her in her place! I need to remember that line, and the attitude behind it, in case I ever need it.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623102287819118353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-46739828685160405942010-10-04T08:03:39.096-04:002010-10-04T08:03:39.096-04:00Love this Dave, I have been reading your posts for...Love this Dave, I have been reading your posts for a long time and seldom comment but this post and Rubys show me how I want my three year old to grow up. To see everyone, to listen to everyone, to respect everyone, not to be afraid to speak up and to know what to say when they see injustice. <br /><br />I look forward to your posts everyday and they teach me so much that I want to pass on to my son. <br /><br />Thank you <br />SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616961883243542351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-7255228891731938712010-10-04T07:47:17.785-04:002010-10-04T07:47:17.785-04:00Hey Dave, Maybe he reads your blog or maybe he'...Hey Dave, Maybe he reads your blog or maybe he's watched you in the store and learned, or maybe his parents did a great job, or maybe his soul is like Ruby's!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-87804452211357787792010-10-04T07:45:48.100-04:002010-10-04T07:45:48.100-04:00This made me very happy. Especially with some of ...This made me very happy. Especially with some of the shit you've experienced lately - its nice to finally see a stranger doing something nice for a change!Nathan Dawthornenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-77557174584186773622010-10-04T02:46:19.710-04:002010-10-04T02:46:19.710-04:00That's so great! I love that! What a smart per...That's so great! I love that! What a smart person :) Especially to come up with that so quickly.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04931944728963114472noreply@blogger.com