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In a message dated 98-07-13 21:09:35 EDT, you write: >The "mask" deprives PWP of an important mean of communication. > >About this subject I read a clarifying article: > > > "THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION", BY SHEILA SCOTT. > > Dear Hans, I couldn't agree with you more. And I liked the way you ended your mailing with your encouragement for people to get (re)connected and to stay connected. When I suggested that people draw up a business card and give it to people they choose to, with their e-mail or web page address on it, I neglected to add a suggestion to further connect through touch. People on this list touch one another every day. The ability to communicate with words is enormous when it comes from the heart. Remember the mimes. When something is taken away, they amplify what is left. If your face can't at this time express what you feel, communicate in other ways. With a dear one, take their hand and touch it to your face...or vice versa. Your hand gently placed on their arm will express much. Who is the actor who played in The Mission and I think in Copland...he gets all the closeups...and he never seems to shows anything and yet says everything...Brando does it too...just look at The Godfather. Caregivers, help your person by encouraging them to practise subtle facial gestures each day. Those who have eyes to see will see. Don't waste your mind on those who won't. Tim Hodgens, Ph.D. Psychologist Westborough, MA