Comments on: Update from the Duke City

By: tamar

tamar — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:11:13 +0000

Wow! A gripping post. I have been frustrated not knowing these deets, and finally, you delivered. With all that’s on your plate, you amaze that a nanosecond was available, and that the will to put even two more words together. Your honesty on friends… missing ones you know and love, and trying to make new ones in a short time where it feels everyone is taken already. I know I know I know from my experience making a life in Israel when I’m only there a couple months a year and I’ve only started this hopping eight years ago. You have such an engaging, original way that you can cut corners and shave years off the process. Hey, we met in a brief conversation years ago, and I have cared a lot about you since! Oh, and that house. If it is a billionth as adorable inside as outside, you scored.

Am I proud of you. And so pleased to call myself your friend;-) xoxo

PS Can’t wait for your next newsletter!

By: Midgi

Midgi — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:23:02 +0000

You are absoluely AMAZING and go for it all.
I hope we can have another Christmas together as I feel like you and Debby are my daughters.
Love and Aloha

By: Shama-Lama Mama

Shama-Lama Mama — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:05:45 +0000

Oh, thanks for the details! I only knew the vague generalities. Next semester sounds like its gonna be a blast for you!

You are SO doing the right thing. I’m reminded of a song lyric that always got me: “I’m standing exactly where I’m supposed to be!” -Poi Dog Pondering

By: Amy Kwan

Amy Kwan — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:38:08 +0000

Jen:
I’m so proud of you. I always wanted to get my master degree but doesn’t look promising. Actually doing it & enjoy it, you are the one.
You are my reason would want to visit New Mexico. See you soon there.
All the best,
Amy from Hong Kong

By: Judy

Judy — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:54:14 +0000

I’m reading this on Wednesday night after group has gone, and remembering all our Wednesday nights together. And, in fact, referenced you and “Reconstruction My Mother” in tonight’s group. You’re still here!

Miss you, and, I’m so glad the Universe created this chili-sprinkled path for you. Love to hear your stories.

By: Leahpeah

Leahpeah — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:04:04 +0000

Nice update! Nice photos! Nice work! : )
Yes, do come back and visit. But detour through Ventura county so we can see you, too.
xo

By: Karin

Karin — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:37:38 +0000

YOU HAVE FRIENDS! We just exist at the end of a phone line. Now’s the perfect time to reinvent yourself.

By: James

James — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:59:18 +0000

Come home when you can.

I like to play chalk.

Cormac McCarthy lives near Santa Fe. Could you chloroform him and stuff him in a burlap sack and bring him home so I can talk to him and stuff?

Happy Ano Nuevo

I fully expect that with your marketing skills, your adopted state will soon be called “New and Improved Mexico, with 20% more modernity.”