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An Unforgettable Speaker

Probably Fall 1977 (Mailed to Mom—CBC years) We had an excellent Chapel service recently—one of the most stunning true stories I’ve ever heard. The speaker was a veteran of the Viet Nam war, named Reever. On an exploratory mission, preparing to throw a grenade onto the beach

An Unforgettable Speaker

Probably Fall 1977 (Mailed to Mom—CBC years) We had an excellent Chapel service recently—one of the most stunning true stories I’ve ever heard. The speaker was a veteran of the Viet Nam war, named Reever. On an exploratory mission, preparing to throw a grenade onto the beach

Here I Am in College

9-1-77 Dear Family—According to my new watch it’s 11:45. We just had a hall meeting discussing the dorm rules. Weekday curfew—11 p.m. Fri, Sat and Sun—12 p.m. My first day at college is about over. I’m fairly tired but will

Here I Am in College

9-1-77 Dear Family—According to my new watch it’s 11:45. We just had a hall meeting discussing the dorm rules. Weekday curfew—11 p.m. Fri, Sat and Sun—12 p.m. My first day at college is about over. I’m fairly tired but will

Searching for Words

I watch myself spending two hours on a paragraph when I know I’ve often written five to ten pages in that amount of times. I wonder if I’m losing brainpower. Didn’t I used to have a larger vocabulary, a quicker facility with English? Maybe, maybe not. I

Searching for Words

I watch myself spending two hours on a paragraph when I know I’ve often written five to ten pages in that amount of times. I wonder if I’m losing brainpower. Didn’t I used to have a larger vocabulary, a quicker facility with English? Maybe, maybe not. I

Martahon

From a letter to his friend, Rob McCaskill. Appreciate you pining for my company. I’m lucky to be such a wonderful person, though it’s sometimes hard on others. I’m living in a state of disbelief — this job just won’t end. Haven’t seen a friend since

Martahon

From a letter to his friend, Rob McCaskill. Appreciate you pining for my company. I’m lucky to be such a wonderful person, though it’s sometimes hard on others. I’m living in a state of disbelief — this job just won’t end. Haven’t seen a friend since

Because I Say So

“Because I say so” is not a good argument. Even a kid knows that when they hear it. Playing the authority card can be fair play in the management of kids. In a discussion with another adult? No, not fair, and not courteous. And not effective. People will know you’