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Some people complain about living in the deaf community, but how many look at the positive side? Lauren teaches us why we should value our community.

	About the Author
	Lauren Ridloff Lauren Teruel Ridloff is originally from Chicago, IL, but graduated high school in Washington DC, and college in Northridge, CA. She finally settled in Manhattan with a Masters in Education. As Miss Deaf America 2000, Lauren showcased The Giving Tree, using that as a starting point for her platform - the importance of reading together as a family.

Michelle: Lauren, Keep good work.

LaRonda: Lauren, you've done it again! you've created a sensitive and timely vlog that fits the Deaf community like a glove. i remain one of your biggest fans! ~ LaRonda www.earofmyheart.com

Ryan: Lauren, oops! I added my comment to the wrong place. I am sorry... I try my best to remember what I said. You made me to think twice. Thanks so much for making an excellent point about our very small and terrific Deaf community. We must feel very blessed and lucky. I want to say one more thing. Since I am a regular hiker, I notice that I often walk alone on the sidewalk for between five and ten miles in my whole hometown during (almost) every weekend. I wish that more people like to walk or run rather than drive their own cars. Have a great Memorial Day's weekend. Smile.