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Posts from ‘December, 2001’

Rosa Gabel – 2001

“My Two Worlds” One evening I answered a call from a telemarketer. He asked, “May I please speak with Mr. Gabel?” I replied, “I am sorry but you cannot talk to him because he is deaf.”  The man on the other line said, “Oh I am sorry can I speak to Mrs. Gabel then?” I [...]

Louise Johnson – 2001

“It has Been a Privilege” The phone rings. I rush over and grab the receiver just in time. “Hello” I say breathlessly. A fast-talking woman greets me. “Hi, my name is Kate and I am calling on behalf of Visa.”  I think to myself, great another courtesy call. Kate interrupts my thoughts. “Is Susan Johnson [...]