Governor Jay Inslee Addresses Washington On Everyone Taking Action By Looking Forward

[ancianita]

[BlueJac]

1. Now that is leadership!

My home state makes me proud! Trump should see what leadership looks like!

[ancianita]

2. Somebody oughtta run it on Twitter and FOX just to give IF45 a stroke.

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3. Gov. Snake Inslee!

One thing that's keeping me confident here in Seattle is our State and Local Government, all run by DEMOCRATS, and excellent medical institutions staffed with ELITE PROFESSIONALS.

[ancianita]

4. Because Democrats are all about science. Enlightenment values.

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5. I don't know what the process for selecting Inslee's ASL interpreters looks like

but the ASL interpreter by Jay's left side is simply one of THE best I've ever seen. By keeping his "window" small and tight, I was able to catch most of what he was Signing. When the information you have to translate includes so much medical terminology, it can be overwhelming for the eye to read, but this gentleman was extraordinary.

[ancianita]

6. Wow. Are you an ASL expert? It's cool, and rare, that we hearers get to know this at all.

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7. Expert ? Oh, heavens no !

Thirty years ago, I obtained a degree in ASL/Deaf Studies at Ohlone College in Fremont, CA. But as with any language, if you don't use it, you lose proficiency, and I haven't had anyone to Sign with in a long time. I try to keep my Signing up, even if it's just around the house. But I just noticed that his window was so tight that everything flowed, making it easier to "read" him.

Oh, and by the way, you are a "hearie" not a "hearer" as The Deaf qualify it.

I think everyone should learn some ASL. Much of it is intuitive, so you'll already understand the words. I taught my spouse a number of words/phrases, so we could communicate across a crowded room/when family was present/and in other situations where we needed to communicate, but didn't want everyone to know what we were discussing. That and learning any language builds bridges of communication -- always a good thing. There are always community courses available to learn.

[ancianita]

8. Thank you from a hearie. I appreciate your whole outlook on language and ASL's value for me.

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9. I think the true value of any language comes only after you become immersed in it.

then you can begin to see, and assess how well the new language enhances your life by using it to express yourself. Most Deaf are delighted to know that you are trying to learn and will be eager to help. Give it a try. you won't regret it.

[ancianita]

10. Thank you. As a lifelong learner, I owe that to myself.