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Wednesday, June 7th, 2006

Today my little sister, Ella, graduates from college. I am so happy for her! Thinking about her all dressed up in a cap and gown makes me nostalgic for… the Macalester College English Department. After posting about the Quaker gathering several months ago I recently heard from Harvey Gillman – an inspiring Quaker writer. He made me think about the value of a sound bite versus a well thought out version of the truth. In any case, I haven’t posted in awhile and there is a lot to say. So sit back, get yourself a snack, if you are anywhere near Norwich, Vermont ask my dad to make you some of his famous fried tofu. This entry is long. Also note: I read only one book at a time while traveling. [read on]

Lovely.

Monday, May 29th, 2006

Everytime I get off a bus or plane in Vermont I smell trees and breath again; after splurging on a flight from Ho Chi Minh Vietnam to Vientiane Laos I took the same big breath. [read on]