Re: Mind's Eye Blind Guy Introduction

Hi Molly,

Thanks for such a kind welcome; it's very much appreciated.

Before clocking in with my introduction, I monitored the group for a little while, curious to see how members treat each other.  In times past, I've introduced myself only to find that members were really ugly, locked in some kind of absurd battle royale to see who could score the nastiest points off of each other. When I was in my smartass twenties, I loved that kind of thing and scored ogre points with the worst of them. Nowadays, I've put away the knives in order to collaborate with others instead of trying to zing them with some hateful one-liner.  I mean, I can still get as snippy as the next guy if I feel hurt or ignored or something, but that's not where the fun is anymore.  I'm betting that you understand perfectly.


--Bill

 



cultural or gender preferences.  Or we could discuss the fact that none here are perfect and we all seem to carry on in spite of it (or fall away) seeing each other through our personal ups and downs.  Or we could converse along the view that we are all perfect as our original faces are seen, the faces we had before our parents were born, and will always have.  Yes, there are many ways to take the remark and many ways to respond.  Knowing and loving Alan as I do, speechless came up initially.  Your response was generous (albeit foreshadowing.)  We have gained a modicum of respect in our conversations here in minds eye, that does not supersede differences in point of view, but allows us to explore and change our own over the years.  Like a harbor home. We each have our challenges, and challenge each other in our own ways. We have learned to maintain our good experience here as a group, somewhat rare  when comparing online group longevity. 

On Sunday, September 9, 2012 8:19:21 AM UTC-4, William L. Houts William L. Houts Lukaeon William L. Houts wrote:

Hi Molly,

I guess there are a couple of ways you could take this.  You could focus on it as a grossly sexist remark.  Or you could receive it as an unguarded confession of the role that sexual attraction plays in our lives, especially if your mind is at least partially fueled (some would say poisoned) by testosterone. I chose to accept the latter.  And I can't honestly take it another way.  Before blindness entered my life, I was very busy scoping out cute guys, and was probably no better than het guys ogling women. Besides that, I'm the new kid on the block, and don't really see myself clobbering other list members for their sins. (At least not yet.)

I'm glad to meet you, Molly.


--Bill
 


On 9/9/2012 5:03 AM, Molly wrote:

Don't know about Bill, but this remark left me speechless.  

On Sunday, September 9, 2012 7:10:15 AM UTC-4, Allan Heretic wrote:

Well Bill not being distracted by a pretty ladies legs can give a distinct advantage in a spiritual discussion ..  I am looking forward o reading what you have to say,, 
In this case silence is not golden
Allan

On Sep 9, 2012 5:34 AM, "William L Houts" <luk...@gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks, Gabbydott!  I'm usually loquacious at this kind of thing, but I think I'm going to sit it out for a little while longer and just observe.  I've got to say, this is one of the more articulate groups I've yet seen on the Web.

--B ill




On 9/8/2012 8:26 AM, gabbydott wrote:

Hello and welcome Bill! Yes, this could be just the right group for
you. We are all blind, gay and merry in one way or the other here. At
the moment we are discussing the similarities between the poetic and
the political YOU and  how that relates to the ME construct. Feel free
to add your fantasies!

On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 10:52 AM, William L Houts <luk...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hello All,

I've recently joined this group and have read with interest a number of
posts.  From what I can tell, this is an extremely high wattage
membership, and I look forward to matching that brilliance, if I've got
the mojo, and I'm not sure that I do.

As for me, I'm a blind gay 46 year old writer living in Steilacoom,
Washington, very close to Puget Sound.  I'm affable, liberal, and more
than a little cerebral in the right company.  I'm currently working on
my second (unpublished) novel,  which is a fantasy about a toymaker who
learns that the Archangel of Light has been imprisoned in a tower by his
wicked king, with the assistance of twelve evil and thoroughly
unpleasant sorcerors. When I'm not doing that, I enjoy listening to
books on my Victor Reader Stream, trying local sushi bars and playing
with my hilarious cat, Dickey.

I've come to this group with the hope of engaging in some thoughtful
conversation.  I'll happily deal with it if the discussion becomes
passionate, though I'm not spoiling for a fight. Anyway, I'm blind --you
don't want to pick on a blind guy, do you?  Heh heh.

Here's giving you all a smart salute and a courteous tiny bow.


yours,


--Bill

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