Steve said, " What would have been gained by answering "Yes" or "No?"  Does
the straight forward satisfy more than the indirect?"

This of course is just my opinion (humble or otherwise).  I have always felt
straight forward is the best course, but I have been accused of being blunt
and tactless on numerous occasions :D  I think of it like this.  If I were
lost and stopped for directions, I would hope who ever had been asked would
be straight forward and clear in their response.  "Stay on Highway Six- Then
turn left at the first Stuckey's sign."

This is preferable to the indirect answer.  "Well, you might want to follow
this paved cement {pronounced see-ment} until you see and advertisment for a
popular chain eatery.  When you get there, make a turn toward the hand you
don't write with, unless you are one of them people who writes with the other
hand."

Steve asks, "Be there much matter whether our brain injuries are static or
dynamic?"

Actually I think of it like this.  Would it matter much whether the vehicle
you had a head on with was semi-tractor trailer hauling bricks or bowling
balls?  Probably, in the bigger scheme of things- it doesn't really make much
difference.  The damage will have been done.

Steve said, "A twenty year old says the other day she thought CP was 'great'
and I'm think 'What a difference 38 years makes.'  How can she accept what I
spent
so long denying?"  Actually when that comment was made it struck me hard too.
I wonder what caused this drastic attitude change.  I also wonder what my
life might have been like had I not denied my disability.  Better or Worse?
Would I have pushed myself past all sensible limits?  Would I have made the
same achievments if not driven by the insane desire to prove myself?  Does
acceptance bring complaceny or simply allow you to reach your goals and enjoy
the spoils gained?

"Guess what I didn't know didn't kill me."  Yes, and what doesn't kill you
makes you stronger.  I suppose if I were to follow this train of thought, it
would bring me closer to "cp is 'great' " station.

Yes, my question was answered.  Margolis shoots, .... Scores!!!!  - Take
Care, Be Well:  Denise.