tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1059284945276242920.post1710049870229983657..comments2024-02-14T02:22:41.345-05:00Comments on Michael Feir's Blog: New Friends, Unexpected Expeditions, Summer Goodness, and MoreMichael Feirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09575730227032076617noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1059284945276242920.post-37129194624542530352011-10-02T01:14:05.029-04:002011-10-02T01:14:05.029-04:00Hello Michael,
When I stumbled across your blog a...Hello Michael, <br />When I stumbled across your blog as part of a random google search some weeks ago, I clicked on it strictly out of curiosity. I recognized your name from our very brief encounters over the years, most of which I'd venture to guess you don't recall. It's been years since we exchanged a word on the dancefloor of LJC when I was working as a counsellor about 12 years ago. Once I delved into your writings, however, I found myself reading further than I had planned. I was fascinated by all the contradictory facets of your personality that emerged in these pages. Your eternal optimism for your own life combined with what feels like deep cynicism towards the sighted community. Your moving longing for companionship juxtaposed with your obvious enthusiasm for pursuits that are inherently solitary. Your keen desire to help others with disabilities contrasted with what almost feels like disdain for fellow blind people who have had fewer struggles in the sighted world. I am such a person. I work as a journalist in Toronto, live in a fabulous apartment with my partner and guide dog, have a busy and active social life with largely sighted friends...and yet I can relate to much of what you've written here. A blind reporter was a tough sell in the rapidly evolving media world, and your attempts at self-advocacy really resonated with me. I have also known periods of social isolation and rejection which made me want to send hugs down the wire instead of words. And I too have dealt with inexpressible heartbreak over the defection of romantic partners. I admire your candour in discussing it all so publicly and have enjoyed getting to know you from a distance. This comment is my way of reciprocating, proffering a virtual handshake and encouraging you to write more. I hope your extended silence means life has been treating you well in the past several weeks!<br />All the best,<br />Michelle<br /><br />P.S. Another connection -- your mother was the braille assistant replacing Millicent Tuck during my brief sojourn at hollywood School in the late 80's.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518395982084566447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1059284945276242920.post-59620104066743657812011-09-09T18:41:48.873-04:002011-09-09T18:41:48.873-04:00Hi Michael Honey it's your Janet Honey & I...Hi Michael Honey it's your Janet Honey & I re read what you wrote about New Friend's Unexpected Expeditions Summer Goodness & More & I was really glad that you mentioned about meeting me at the CNIB Lake Joseph Centre this summer & that you found me atractive & feel in Love with me right from the start. I also liked when you mentioned that I felt the same way about you when we met at the CNIB Lake Joseph Centre this summer & you are right Michael Honey I do feel the same way about you that you feel about me. Talk to you in two more hours Michael Honey.<br /><br />Care Hugs & Love Michael Honey<br />Your Janet HoneyJanetMarieReader21212https://www.blogger.com/profile/01799707011492378388noreply@blogger.com