Continuing from yesterday ...
my auburn university email address is
I'm hoping to change the aburn one as well, to something less clinical. Will let you know.
In the meantime here are a couple of images of our car. As you can see its in great condition. We all feel like we are in the Diplomatic Corps when we are driving around in it in stately fashion. Not quite an Audi though Sylvia.
The photos of the car were taken about an hour and a half drive from Auburn, at a park and museum that are a memorial for a huge battle between the government forces and the Creek Indians that used to live all over the southern states - particularly in Alabama and Georgia. This is really the only time I've seen the American Indian population mentioned in a meaningful way. Its like they never existed. African American culture is all over the place - in the media, newspapers, movies, music etc, but absloutely nothing about the indigenous population. I asked one of my colleagues if he thought a Native American would ever be president and he said: You gotta be joking! (Having said that, there are 2 places where you see the Indians: 1) Romanticised in coffee table photo books, 2) in academic books about their history, culture and society.)
Let me know what you think of the blog idea ...
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ReplyDeleteCool car!
I reckon this will work well. Post more pictures :)
Glad to hear Jacq & Boris got to you okay - though not in great shape. I hope they are better now.
Barry, Syl and I are again thinking of combining our Alabama/Europe trip so looks like we will be visiting in Sept 2010. So, you will need to keep this up to date for a whole year yet!
Lots of love to you all
Imogen
Imogen
ReplyDeleteSeptember sounds just fine. I think its a great time of year to visit the US. Not too hot, not too cold, and not the height of the tourist season. Plus all Americans are at work, so not travelling around themselves.
Your description of Barry's birthday meal made me a bit homesick. There are variations on the kiwi roast here - but NO LAMB!
Speaking of meat, I haven't heard from Cassandra for a while. Do we know where in the world she is?
Sylvia, you just 'post a comment'- and since this blog is just for family, you might as well treat it as an email. I hope your sdtint in the cold unfiendly room is over, and its good that Trina is helping you get work. Also, doing Indesign is a good idea too.
Yes, could you send the latest file of all the images - I have some, but not a complet set. Send them to me and I'll get them to Jiayang. Make sure you reply to her though, so she knows she got through.
Its probably a good idea that you're 'on your own' with the essays , don't you think?
Glad the blog's working, and I look forward to lots of communication ...
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Dad