For much of my childhood, my Dad was first a graduate student and then a professor at Texas A&M University. Many of his colleagues were from foreign lands. We invited them over for BBQs, and they reciprocated by inviting us to their homes for dishes from their native lands. The various student associations at the university held cultural nights with food, films, and music, which we attended. It was a very enriching and broadening experience. I can't imagine a real university without foreign students and faculty.
I would LOVE to see Mona and Jay back together. Loved Need to Know. A guest going in front of Mona and Jay reminded me of David Brinkley back in the 80's. To go in front of George Will, Sam Donaldson, and Cokie Roberts meant you had better show up with your big boy pants on!
I hope you are not comparing the number of comments here to the number you used to get at NR. Most of them were not...complimentary. Any way, this was a great essay!
For much of my childhood, my Dad was first a graduate student and then a professor at Texas A&M University. Many of his colleagues were from foreign lands. We invited them over for BBQs, and they reciprocated by inviting us to their homes for dishes from their native lands. The various student associations at the university held cultural nights with food, films, and music, which we attended. It was a very enriching and broadening experience. I can't imagine a real university without foreign students and faculty.
Beautifully stated.
I would LOVE to see Mona and Jay back together. Loved Need to Know. A guest going in front of Mona and Jay reminded me of David Brinkley back in the 80's. To go in front of George Will, Sam Donaldson, and Cokie Roberts meant you had better show up with your big boy pants on!
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I hope you are not comparing the number of comments here to the number you used to get at NR. Most of them were not...complimentary. Any way, this was a great essay!
Love...your...writing...thank you!
Many thx, DS.