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Random Thoughts From Uncle Dale: 2018 End of the Year Post

Between Christmas and New Years I like to repost the most “popular” posts from the year.

This year that is an odd prospect because, as many of you know, I had some traumatic life events that caused some of my posts to be shared by this wonderful, loving community many more times than others. These posts were shared as much for the emotion as the content.

That gives me pause to think about what I mean when I say “popular.”

That is usually just a calculation of the most views. But, as I said, this year I cannot rely on the most viewed being the most helpful.

So I came to a decision. In this post I will include a few of those more emotionally powerful posts that may have skewed the numbers as far as views and start with the most viewed posts that are more directed at the experience of the interpreter and skill development tomorrow.

Thank you. Thank you all for the love you’ve shown this year for both me and my family.

1. Real Talk With Aunt SuperTam

https://uncledalesrulesforinterpreters.wordpress.com/2018/07/31/note-from-aunt-supertam-real-talk-with-supertam/

2. An Open Letter to Lin-Manuel Miranda.

https://uncledalesrulesforinterpreters.wordpress.com/2018/07/23/thank-you-and-an-open-letter-to-lin-manuel-miranda/

3. This is Where You Are.

https://uncledalesrulesforinterpreters.wordpress.com/2018/08/21/note-from-uncle-dale-this-is-where-you-are/

Love to you all!

UD

Rule 702

Your interpretation can only be as good as the factors you can control.

If the internet connection is spotty your VRI interpretation will be spotty.

If the lighting is bad your interpretation will leave everyone in the dark.

If there is noise and confusion your interpretation will consist of only what you can hear and be confusing.

Take control of what you can control early and professionally, and if anyone argues with you remember these words:

“That is preventing me from doing my job and NOTHING prevents me from doing my job.”

Rule 701

Keep your faith in humanity, even when this happens:

ER Nurse: So, did he go Deaf in the car accident and that’s why they called you here?

UD: Would you take a minute and just think about that?

The wit and wisdom of Tyler Forsgren.

Rule 700

Don’t hang a rough appointment around the neck of your struggling team like a scarlet letter.

There are any number of reasons they are having a hard day. Some are obvious, others are not.

Step up for them today.

Because someday it will be your turn.

Random Thoughts From Uncle Dale: And Why Is Uncle Dale Posting This You Ask? Don’t Question Magic, Just Enjoy!

https://www.facebook.com/1730978223621029/posts/2137482209637293/

Rule 672

Filling out paperwork at 2:23 AM in the emergency room:

Nurse: I’m sorry you have to work so late.

Uncle Dale: (Realizing how both common and odd that is to say) I’m sorry you have to work so late.

Nurse: Well, you know, it’s my job.

UD: Funny you should mention that, it’s mine too.

We both stared at each other for a moment or two and both of us burst out laughing. I have no idea why either one of us thought that was so funny but at 2:30 in the morning it really was!

Random Thoughts From Uncle Dale: Interpreterisms

https://youtu.be/13DvXLdr_H4

You know them. You’ve said them. Usually with the same vocal inflection employed by Bob the Tomato when he says, “like butter on a bald monkey.”

Interpreterisms are always best when it is just possible that they are accurate interpretations.

Some of the best I’ve heard:

“It takes a mighty big dog to weigh a ton.” (It was said with such conviction).

(Misunderstanding a local sign for ‘prefer’) “aaaaannnnnd then a squirrel jumped up and bit me on the head?”

“I couldn’t wear the ice cream home or my mother would know I’d been with a boy.”

“It’s a kind of, it’s a thing where, it’s, it’s, it’s a, I don’t know what it is.”

“And then I wondered if I… swallowed the… Er… ate the… soap?”

What are your favorites?

Rule 669

Eventually every interpreter will take one, for the Team. Today it was my turn. You’re welcome. Tomorrow it may be yours. Thank you in advance.

Rule 661

If your team is walking backwards while interpreting for a tour, it is your responsibility to make sure they don’t trip over anything, fall down any stairs or smash into any walls.