Comments for Global Citizen Year

Comment on I want to remember by Celia Morton

Celia Morton — Sun, 24 May 2020 21:42:50 +0000

Thank you for this imagery which very much sums up many great impressions of our time in Pune!

Comment on In Conclusion: A Stool by Judy Greenberg

Judy Greenberg — Wed, 13 May 2020 22:29:23 +0000

Beautiful “ In Conclusion” statements, Sinead!!!

Judy

Comment on 7 months in a 10-minute video! by Charlotte Akin

Charlotte Akin — Fri, 08 May 2020 21:39:25 +0000

What an amazing experience, Aboud! Thank you so much for sharing this. What strikes me is that you really have loved and are loved by people all over the world. Your big heart is enough to really bond to people wherever you are. That is a special gift.
I also appreciate seeing the beach in these pictures and remember your experience at Cannon Beach Oregon, USA where you were introduced to the Pacific Ocean. You and Eli both were not at all sure the water was warm enough to survive – and this after a couple of years in Norway!
And now we have the count down to your return to your natural family. Be sure to thank them from all of us for their sharing of you to the rest of the world.
Lovingly,

Comment on Six Months India – Workaholics and Arranged Marriages by Ernest Rodriguez

Ernest Rodriguez — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 02:01:11 +0000

I love this young man’s writing. There is such a pathos about his choice of words and phrases. I am moved to believe that he looks upon the world and hears an echo of melancholy in its inhabitants. The way Levin presents his observations is not judgmental, it does not seem to have a whisper of negativity, his observations are written as a matter of fact, an understanding and acceptance that things in India are just as they are. I’m reminded of a scene in the movie Gandhi where he goes to a village whose indigo farmers are starving because the British won’t accept their crops as partial payment any longer. Gandhi stands at the doorway and looks out at the crowd, thousands of people and he says, “What we can do… we will try to do.” Levin seems to have taken a similar approach to his time in India, What he could do… he tried to do and for that, he has earned my respect.

Comment on March 18, 2020. Damay nebe – I’m leaving. by Charlotte Akin

Charlotte Akin — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 22:50:03 +0000

I’m just so glad you made it to Jordan just in time! What a wild and unpredictable world it is right now!
Much love,

Comment on Six Months India – Blank Faces and Crowded Classrooms by Ernest

Ernest — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:11:59 +0000

Switzerman! Nicely done in this piece. I especially like this sentence: Despite being named after Maharashtrian resistance fighter Lahuji Salve, things at the school rarely go heroically. –

You’ve given a nice insight into the ENORMITY of the task ahead for the educational system and the students in India. I truly hope that upon some isolation and reflection time you are able to mine the experience for as much as can possibly learn from it.

You are a gifted and extraordinary young man, I await great things from your life.

Comment on What I Want To Remember by Litsa binder

Litsa binder — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 21:16:05 +0000

Welcome home, Sadie. I gather From reading your message, this was a wonderful experience. I’d love to have you tell me/us about your experience. When the coronavirus is over, I suggest we plan to have a meeting to hear your story. Perhaps a meeting at the SUMC? Could you do that? I hope you find ways to readjust coming back. You probably talk about your experiences to your parents, sister, and grandma. It will be good to see you! Litsa litsa@embarqmail.com 973 8861150

Comment on A Cajas Misadventure by Carmen

Carmen — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 00:09:17 +0000

Taylor llegaste a casa de Xime y pasamos un año viejo bonito te llegamos a apreciar mucho te quedas en nuestro corazón

Comment on Foods of Brasil! by Natalie Kirunda

Natalie Kirunda — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 21:47:29 +0000

In reply to Paula Rodriguez.

Hi Paula!!

I hope all is well with you and the office is thriving!

I am growing, that’s the best way I can describe this experience.

I am looking forward to seeing you when I return, and catching up with you!

Comment on Walking to School by Dorothy McCluskey

Dorothy McCluskey — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:01:36 +0000

We have had a very mild winter and the days are getting longer and brighter. Spring is almost here!

As I walk around my garden I observe delicate, blooming snow drops, hyacinth, daffodils and forsythia starting to emerge. Birds are chirping, splashing in the bird bath.

The green buds of perennials reaching for the sunlight in our rock garden are accompanied by two seventeen inch snakes sunning on a rock. I’ll try to remember to be careful while weeding in that corner!
This is my favorite time of the year, when the earth renews itself with green beauty. I find it so energizing.

Your corner of the world sounds so vastly different, yet it has its own beauty and colors and culture which we are so anxious to hear about when you return soon. For sure it will be difficult to leave your new family and friends in Senegal.
You have been blessed these past months to live this experience and it most assuredly will affect how you continue your life’s journey. We are so very proud of you and we will be watching and supporting where your journey will take you. See you soon.

Love you Katie, Aunt Dorothy

Comment on Foods of Brasil! by Paula Rodriguez

Paula Rodriguez — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 23:48:18 +0000

Natalie!!!

So good to hear from you! I am sure you are loving every minute! The food sounds AMAZING!

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Comment on Blog 6: Poetry by Hadley Duquette

Hadley Duquette — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 20:08:26 +0000

In reply to Diane. Thank you!