On Sat, Feb 24, 2001 at 08:19:42AM -0500, ISM wrote:

    I quibble with Rayna's closing observation regarding the value of our
    hearts, minds, and spirits compared with how our bodies work.  As I
    interpret the statement I see the stereotype reinforced.  This may be
    because I experience my body as important to my being in the world as
    any other facet of my humanity.  I may get pain, but do I ever get
    pleasure!  <VBBG>

        Quibble away, Steve!  I have had a bad habit of living totally
        in my mind, to the detriment of my body.  Things have improved
        over the last few years, but I obviously slip back occasionally!
        You are right, my last statement could be seen to reinforce
        stereotypes, this wasn't intentional.  I have learned that there
        are things in life that you do not have to have full co-ordination
        or mobility for, thank God!! ;-)

        Rayna