Hola a todos! I just wanted to announce my upcoming show at the University of Northern Iowa! If you are in the area stop by the Kamerick Art Building on UNIs campus to take a look at a reflective collection of photos, materials, and lessons learned this summer while teaching screen printing in Chile. I want to thank you again for your support and encouragement during my months abroad. My life is richer for the people in it and that includes each and every one of you and your communication with me. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [View Full Entry]

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For the tie-up entry... I began writing this one week out, and didn't finish it. Part of this entry is from that week, then, and the final part is thoughts now. ------------------------- One week out... Transition's been pretty easy so far, actually, and maybe will stay that way, who knows.... But here are some thoughts, observations, etc.! -I keep almost throwing toilet paper into the trash can rather than into the toilet. Still. -Eating Chinese food the other day, I wanted far more rice and far less meat/veggie... maybe this is a carryover, maybe not... -Juice here is just not t [View Full Entry]

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Well my first excursion out of Arkansas went extremely well... actually it was quite amazing! I flew to Iowa to visit the boyfriend and my friends I had made while living there. The flights were ok, I can't complain too much because I have heard horror stories revolving around flying, and mine does not even compare. Overall everything went fairly smoothly, I just hate that I had to fly from Little Rock to Chicago, and then Chicago to Des Moines. Takes forever, and seems senseless. But no matter how tired I was, it felt really good to walk through Des Moines [View Full Entry]

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Day 6 Started out heading to the Mississippi River. On my way I encounter life in the heartland. Corn and clouds, Amish and Jewish, and lots of American Flags. I rode through one small town and was somewhat surprised to see dozens of Jewish men and boys in full dress, with the garments hanging out, walking along the roads. Three min later I was out of town and continued. I dropped down into the river valley to the roadside view spot. I was taken aback by the sound of crickets. It was about 9:30.. I think.. and they were in abundance, [View Full Entry]

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A quick jaunt down to Springfield, IL to the Lincoln Library and Museum, which is quite a production. 2009 is the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth and the museum has been spruced up to celebrate. They have done a wonderful job, using the newest technologies, to truly bring to life this monumental man. My guess is that Disney and Lucasfilm had a hand in some of the exhibits and productions. There was a wonderful short film about the library that used 3D holograms fabulously - I was sure the fellow was real in the beginning. In some ways this museum, while very [View Full Entry]

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So I leave in 2 days!!! Actually it doesnt feel like I will be leaving so soon. When I left for Nottingham I was so nervous/excited for the two weeks leading up to the trip. Now I think it wont hit til Im leaving. Anyway, as of monday I will be working on a US Airforce case in England. I will be with the birth-5 year olds but am not quite sure what I am supposed to expect. But heck it should be an awesome adventure- I mean Im getting paid to work with little kids and to go to England, [View Full Entry]

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Today is our last day before our trip to South Africa begins. Actually, by this time tomorrow, we'll already be on our way to Minneapolis! Mom will leave Lincoln a few minutes before I leave Waterloo. We will meet in Minneapolis and travel the rest of the way (through Atlanta and Johannesburg) together. Think happy weather thoughts, please!!! Clothing is all sorted out; tickets and documents are in hand; itinerary is mapped out; car, phone, and accommodations have been booked. The only thing left is the actual packing of our single (each) carry-on bags and tying up of loose ends. We [View Full Entry]

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Well a little bit has gone on since the last update. We went up to New Hampshire and parked. I had a buddy up there that was also an early retireee from American but I had never met him. We visited a bit and he took us up to Portsmouth for some jazz and a drink. Marilyn and I also made it all the way into Maine for some lobster. Maine is a lot like Washington state really. Green and raining most of the time. It would be good for fishing and hunting. We were parked at Hampton Beach State [View Full Entry]

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Day 13. Griswald Iowa. We visited the Bice Family farm and spent time with Cannon’s Great Uncle Leroy and Great Aunt Deloris (Mary’s side). [View Full Entry]

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Hello Everyone! I'm back in Iowa safe and sound from my trip to Colorado. It was a great week with Francisco, what a beautiful state it is.....(Can't wait to see the mountains of southern chile now!) The hours are slowly winding down for me to fly! It's midnight, and I leave for the Cedar Rapids airport at 3am. My lovely mother and Aunt Darla are the lucky crazy ladies who are going to give me a ride bright and early. I fly to atlanta, to lima peru, to tacna, then bus to arica. It will be a long 26 hours of [View Full Entry]

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