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Angelo Sonnesso <[log in to unmask]>
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Angelo Sonnesso <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 19 Jul 2013 07:02:37 -0400
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Very well put.

73 Angelo N2DYN

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 1:28 AM
Subject: 990, jobs and such.


> Many of you on this list know my story of my brief employment with bureau
> of services to the blind in Nevada and the discrimination i went through
> there.  It was literally the year from hell in my life.  Discrimination
> against the blind is out there and makes it extremely difficult for us to
> find employment.  What always has annoyed me are those who are fortunate
> and lucky enough to have found a good paying job acting like if we'd just
> get off of our asses and put forth some effort we could be where they are.
> Sure it takes work, but also a fair dab of good fortune and good luck.
> I've been there.  You're not necessarily better than the rest of us, just
> luckier.
>
> As for me affording all this stuff like my 990 and Alpha 9500.  Believe me
> if my wife Libbie were still here, that money would be still in savings
> for a trip or cruise.  I lost her In December of 2010 and there is still a
> big hole in my life and I guess there always will be.  Do I enjoy this
> high priced gear?  Sure I do, but I'd give a thousand 990s to have her
> back.  Those of you who have good jobs, be thankful and try not to look
> down on those folks who for various reasons don't.  If you have a wife or
> husband, be thankful and enjoy every moment.  That is my two cents worth.
>
>
> 73
> Butch
> WA0VJR
> Node 3148
> Wallace, ks. 

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