“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 [...]
Posts from ‘December, 2001’
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 [...]
