tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post3717221369410664711..comments2024-03-27T16:21:32.302-04:00Comments on Being Ron: A Tribute To Helen KellerRonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-31816275387420107692013-08-19T11:53:27.233-04:002013-08-19T11:53:27.233-04:00Hey there Lisa!
"They really clarify what ou...Hey there Lisa!<br /><br />"They really clarify what our priorities should be....and what we take for granted."<br /><br /><br /><br />Yes, they sure do! I think of her a lot and admire her so!<br /><br /><br />Much thanks for stopping by, my friend!<br /><br /><br />Have a super-duper week!<br /><br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-85337223368635363942013-08-19T11:07:24.678-04:002013-08-19T11:07:24.678-04:00She was one am.a.zing woman. I love the quotes tha...She was one am.a.zing woman. I love the quotes that are attributed to her. They really clarify what our priorities should be....and what we take for granted. Great posting today (although I'm very late in responding!).lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-22969445384948516132013-08-16T12:46:20.510-04:002013-08-16T12:46:20.510-04:00Hiya Mary!
" I'm struggling with a coupl...Hiya Mary!<br /><br />" I'm struggling with a couple 'educational' pursuits and was just thinking that I'll NEVER get it and it's just too much for me. Well, I just have to keep going... don't I? :)"<br /><br /><br /><br />Yes, I think we ALL at one time or another struggle with things, whether it be something physical we are dealing with, or something that we think we can't do.<br /><br /><br />For some reason, I always think of Helen Keller when I go through this and she inspires me to know that I CAN.<br /><br /><br />AMAZING lady she was!<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, neighbor! Have a wonderful weekend!<br /><br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-65438674542418933092013-08-16T12:37:54.088-04:002013-08-16T12:37:54.088-04:00Interestingly, I'm coming here to read this to...Interestingly, I'm coming here to read this today when I really need the message. I'm struggling with a couple 'educational' pursuits and was just thinking that I'll NEVER get it and it's just too much for me. <br />Well, I just have to keep going... don't I? :)<br />Lovely tribute to what was a very interesting and inspirational woman. Thanks, Ron <br />Have a wonderful weekend. xoMarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-23859808754883819822013-08-14T11:04:12.001-04:002013-08-14T11:04:12.001-04:00Hi Barb!
"It is someone who brings out the b...Hi Barb!<br /><br />"It is someone who brings out the best in his/her self and often shares the good,the love and the simple wisdom of it all."<br /><br /><br /><br />Loved that!<br /><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, my friend!<br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-6131218471696615192013-08-14T03:18:42.630-04:002013-08-14T03:18:42.630-04:00sorry for the typo; please read:
" They may ...sorry for the typo; please read:<br /><br />" They may be battling an illness, a single Mom, a person who is in a wheelchair or just each of us battling our own fears and limitations".barbj92noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-62781247098017130582013-08-14T03:16:44.519-04:002013-08-14T03:16:44.519-04:00Good morning Ron,
Sorry that I missed you on Monda...Good morning Ron,<br />Sorry that I missed you on Monday. I have had a busy week so far! This is a tremendous post about one of the most inspiring women in History.<br />"The Miracle worker" is such a powerful film. I remember that.<br />We know that a person is empowered. It does not have to be someone of international standing. Most often,it can be a person you know everyday who inspires so simply and depply. They may be battling an illness, a single Mom, a person who is in a wheelchair or just each . It is someone who brings out the best in his/her self and often shares the good,the love and the simple wisdom of it all.<br />I absolutely adore Helen's quotes. She was simple and profound all at once.<br />Thank you so much for sharing. xoxbarbj92noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-65557035338027903672013-08-13T14:21:48.137-04:002013-08-13T14:21:48.137-04:00Yes, I thought the SAME THING, Robert!!!!Yes, I thought the SAME THING, Robert!!!!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-73656279432146011512013-08-13T13:39:55.851-04:002013-08-13T13:39:55.851-04:00Ron, I stopped by to read through the comments and...Ron, I stopped by to read through the comments and saw the one Herman left. Wow! Really made me think and feel.Robertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-53734384968178594332013-08-12T23:07:52.653-04:002013-08-12T23:07:52.653-04:00Hey there Chrissy Girl!
" It's so sad ho...Hey there Chrissy Girl!<br /><br />" It's so sad how we put limitations on what we think we can accomplish and we don't even have these kinds of challenges."<br /><br />It sure is. And I do it as well. This is why I will often think of her whenever I think I CAN'T do something or put limitations on myself. I mean if she could it with the challenges she had, so can I/we.<br /><br />Wasn't the movie wonderful? I would have loved to see Bancroft and Duke perform it onstage...LIVE!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, girl. Have a faaaaaaaabulous week!<br /><br />X to you and the gang!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-12929679317840818052013-08-12T22:57:37.852-04:002013-08-12T22:57:37.852-04:00Beautiful tribute, Ron! It's so sad how we put...Beautiful tribute, Ron! It's so sad how we put limitations on what we think we can accomplish and we don't even have these kinds of challenges. She's such an inspiration. Love the movie! Well done, my friend.Chrissynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-62207326057984330842013-08-12T22:49:24.766-04:002013-08-12T22:49:24.766-04:00Hey there Herman!
Okay, your comment blew me away...Hey there Herman!<br /><br />Okay, your comment blew me away because you gave me even MORE to ponder and reflect on about this amazing woman!<br /><br />"Now, imagine a woman who possesses less than the processing power of a cat, or a bird, or a lion. How does she survive?"<br /><br />Yes, this is what I mean. I can't IMAGINE what it must have been like to be her (especially before she met Annie Sullivan) and how she felt inside or knew how to communicate her wants or needs. Even basic things such as water and food.<br /><br />" I was carried along to objects and acts by a certain blind natural impetus."<br /><br />Yes, that's what it had to have been...a natural impetus.<br /><br />I can't thank enough for sharing what you did in your comment, buddy. I have read several books and watched documentaries on Helen Keller, but never read the book you speak of. I will have to get it now, for sure!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and have a SUPER-DUPER week!<br /><br />X to you, Karin, and Mr. Tyler!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-10687269582023641402013-08-12T22:16:35.230-04:002013-08-12T22:16:35.230-04:00Excellent write-up! Helen Keller is a great examp...Excellent write-up! Helen Keller is a great example of the human spirit triumphing over incredible odds. <br /><br />What's amazing is how she describes her thought process when she had nothing to base thought, itself, on. Imagine how a cat, or a bird, or a lion must interpret the world, how it is or is not aware of itself, and how it must communicate it's needs and desires. Now, imagine a woman who possesses less than the processing power of a cat, or a bird, or a lion. How does she survive? Here's her own words on the subject (taken from her book The World I Live In):<br /><br />"Before my teacher came to me, I did not know that I am. I lived in a <br />world that was a no-world. I cannot hope to describe adequately that <br />unconscious, yet conscious time of nothingness. I did not know that I <br />knew aught, or that I lived or acted or desired. I had neither will nor <br />intellect. I was carried along to objects and acts by a certain blind <br />natural impetus. I had a mind which caused me to feel anger, <br />satisfaction, desire...<br /><br />When I wanted anything I liked,--ice-cream, for instance, of which I <br />was very fond,--I had a delicious taste on my tongue (which, by the way, I never have now), and in my hand I felt the turning of the freezer. I made the sign, and my mother knew I wanted ice-cream. I "thought" and desired in my fingers." "<br /><br /><br />Again, great post! *internet high-five*Herman Turnipnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-55152667254013594452013-08-12T21:20:19.069-04:002013-08-12T21:20:19.069-04:00Hey ho Robert!
Yes, that photo is an image of Hel...Hey ho Robert!<br /><br />Yes, that photo is an image of Helen's hands. I found it online. Isn't it so touching? You can actually FEEL her through that photo!<br /><br />" I know that it was also a play and don't know how anyone could perform that night after night. It had to have been exhausting, both physically and emotionally."<br /><br />Interesting that you brought that up because I've thought the same thing. Both Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke portrayed the roles on Broadway in the play. And they did for TWO years! I don't know how they did it night after night.<br /><br />"Isn't it ironic that even though she was without sight, you can see her beautiful spirit shining through her EYES!"<br /><br />LOVED THAT! And you're so right...you CAN see her spiriting shining through her eyes!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, buddy. Hope you had great Monday. Have a maaaaaavelous week!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-11350086761049728582013-08-12T20:53:27.867-04:002013-08-12T20:53:27.867-04:00Beautifully written and presented tribute, Ron. Is...Beautifully written and presented tribute, Ron. Is that first photo an image of Helen Kellers hands? What a touching photograph.<br /><br /><br />I didn't watch the movie until after I read the book for a high school English class. Both the book and the movie were wonderful. Patty Duke and Anne Bancroft were amazing. I know that it was also a play and don't know how anyone could perform that night after night. It had to have been exhausting, both physically and emotionally.<br /><br /><br />Love the quotes and also that last photo of her. Isn't it ironic that even though she was without sight, you can see her beautiful spirit shining through her EYES!Robertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-10705824029846034112013-08-12T20:15:04.580-04:002013-08-12T20:15:04.580-04:00Hellooooo there Debbie!
"I think Helen's...Hellooooo there Debbie!<br /><br />"I think Helen's story proves how important it is for humans to communicate. Whether that's via speech or art or music or writing or whatever, we feel a need to express ourselves, and to have others understand what we mean."<br /><br />Awesome point you brought up because you're right, communication comes in MANY forms; not only through speech and words. I mean look at the Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, who used her art as a means to express all the pain she felt through her accident. Her art was actually her means of sharing not only how she felt physically, but also emotionally.<br /><br />"...even as a young girl, Helen worked so hard to make herself heard!"<br /><br />She had a very determined and strong will, which was a good thing, because it propelled her forward. And I love that she had a very positive attitude.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, dear lady. Have a most excellent week!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-72627363055713930112013-08-12T19:16:02.579-04:002013-08-12T19:16:02.579-04:00Thanks, Ron, for pointing out to us what should be...Thanks, Ron, for pointing out to us what should be obvious -- we don't all get here with the same challenges or opportunities, but we CAN and SHOULD do our best with the hand we've been dealt!<br /><br /><br />You know, I think Helen's story proves how important it is for humans to communicate. Whether that's via speech or art or music or writing or whatever, we feel a need to express ourselves, and to have others understand what we mean.<br /><br /><br />How inspirational to think that, even as a young girl, Helen worked so hard to make herself heard!<br /><br /><br />Thank you for a lovely post, and have a great week!Debbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-21518036314264516142013-08-12T18:24:03.698-04:002013-08-12T18:24:03.698-04:00"I love the quote "I am only one but sti..."I love the quote "I am only one but still I am one..."<br /><br />Yes, isn't that an awesome quote, Shae? They're so many to choose from online, I had a hard time narrowing it down to these. <br /><br />" are good reminders to keep going and remember that we are not alone in our struggles and we can keep going to get through them."<br /><br /><br /><br />And that's what I most admired about Helen Keller, she was a beacon of hope, inspiration and strength to not just those with physical challenges, but to ALL of us. Because in one way or another, we are all challenged.<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, girl. Have a beautiful week!<br /><br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-58300728691568905522013-08-12T18:02:18.880-04:002013-08-12T18:02:18.880-04:00Aww that is a very inspiring post to start of the ...Aww that is a very inspiring post to start of the week right Ronnie! I love the quote "I am only one but still I am one..." All of these quotes are good reminders to keep going and remember that we are not alone in our struggles and we can keep going to get through them. I think its amazing that you took a moment to highlight such a wonderful and often forgotten woman.Shaenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-68525948630073585662013-08-12T17:59:23.560-04:002013-08-12T17:59:23.560-04:00Hey there Secret Agent Woman!
"And her teach...Hey there Secret Agent Woman!<br /><br />"And her teachers were also pretty remarkable women, because they never, ever gave up hope."<br /><br />You're right. And when you think back then (to the late 1800s') that these two teachers were the direct result of what we now know about teaching the blind and deaf. They were the crusaders!<br /><br />"...you couldn't ask for a better role model, could you?"<br /><br /><br /><br />You said it, girl! <br /><br /><br />Much thanks for stopping by, Have a faaaaabulous week!<br /><br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-63205940454119777462013-08-12T16:53:05.718-04:002013-08-12T16:53:05.718-04:00She was indeed a remarkable woman. And her teache...She was indeed a remarkable woman. And her teachers were also pretty remarkable women, because they never, ever gave up hope. I love the set of quotes here - you couldn't ask for a better role model, could you?Secret Agent Womanhttp://biredux.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-5752496805311152112013-08-12T13:56:03.789-04:002013-08-12T13:56:03.789-04:00Hey there Matt!
"And not only for those who ...Hey there Matt!<br /><br />"And not only for those who are challenged as she was, but for challenges of all kinds."<br /><br /><br /><br />Ditto! And that's what I mean in saying...Whenever I think I can't, I think of Helen. And know that I can."<br /><br /><br />Thanks a bunch for stopping by, bud. Have a fantabulous week!<br /><br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-63498444293181784362013-08-12T13:54:28.550-04:002013-08-12T13:54:28.550-04:00" She was a brilliant and inspiring woman.&qu..." She was a brilliant and inspiring woman."<br /><br /><br />Without a doubt, Suzi!<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, my friend. Have a beautiful week!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-28441582919530507472013-08-12T13:53:42.790-04:002013-08-12T13:53:42.790-04:00Mark, I LOVE that!!!!!
"There was a characte...Mark, I LOVE that!!!!!<br /><br />"There was a character in Nip/Tuck who referred to the handicapped as "handi-capable."<br /><br />Brilliant!!!!!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, buddy, and for adding that to this post. Have a super week!<br /><br />X to you and Tara!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-73687722857613529422013-08-12T13:16:07.309-04:002013-08-12T13:16:07.309-04:00There was a character in Nip/Tuck who referred to ...There was a character in Nip/Tuck who referred to the handicapped as "handi-capable." Corny, but I always thought that was a classy way of looking at disabilities. From a show that was anything but classy, ironically. <br /><br /><br />Helen Keller was a great role model for many!Mark Petruskanoreply@blogger.com