EAB Alumni Guestbook

EAB Alumni Guestbook
(EAB = Escola Americana de Brasilia)
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New Messages (23 Aug 2008 ...)

Happy New Year to you all. May 2009 be a great one for all of you. Until we meet again.
Paul Esquivel
Woodbridge VA United States - Thursday, 1 January 2009, 3:23 am

just wanted to wish everyone a happy new year. i'll be in rio for 1 week. i'm leaving this friday.
abracos e feliz ano novo!
adriano
Adriano
Miami FL - Tuesday, 30 December 2008, 2:36 pm

Phillip Journey, Janice Moura, Janet Murdock, Madeleine Blixen, I am so happy to have found all of you! I hope we will be able to meet personally in 2009 and talk, sing, dance and hug a lot! All the light of the world for all of you and your family in 2009!
Love,
Pepita Soler
www.pepitaconsultoria.com
pepita@pepitaconsultoria.com
http://www.pepitaconsultoria.com
Pepita Soler
rio de janeiro rj brazil - Monday, 29 December 2008, 8:05 am

Hello friends! Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season and a New Year of peace, love, health and lots of fun! I am hanging out at my sister's in Roanoke, VA, where the Chiareli family is gathering for this holiday: Kika and her beautiful family (now with 4 kids), Toni and his beautiful family visiting from Georgia (3 kids), Mrs Chiareli (my mom, also now known as Vovo Helena to the grandkids) and Vovo Wilson (my dad). It's our own mini EAB reunion! Lots of great memories from the Brasilia days, and they come streaming back especially when Toni plays the 80's music he has collected in his iTunes... Hope you are all having a wonderful times with your families and friends. abracos to all
Ale '84
Roanoke VA USA - Saturday, 27 December 2008, 11:24 am

Stopping by to wish all fellow EABers a MERRY CHRISTMAS and best wishes for the year to come. May 2009 kick 2008's ASS! Hugs 'n' kisses, everybody.
Marcio Souza ('78 - '88)
Brasilia DF BRASIL - Thursday, 25 December 2008, 12:43 pm

6:30 PM churrasco, Texas de Brasil, Fairfax. If you're not otherwise occupied...
Mike Young
DC - Saturday, 20 December 2008, 7:03 am

Wow! I just went through the gazillion and a half photos of the reunion. What a trip down memory lane. It's amazing that after 27 years, everyone still looks familiar if not the same!
Seems like it was a blast. Hope to make to one of them someday!
Omar
Omar Ahsan
Thousand Oaks CA United States of America - Saturday, 20 December 2008, 2:10 am

Just wanted to stop by and wish everyone happy holidays.
Hope all are well and looking forward to the reunion in 2010.
Beijos em todos and see you soon!
Juliana Moreira Lima
Brasília DF Brasil - Wednesday, 17 December 2008, 6:20 am

jz______________________
Mohammed Altikriti... where are you, man??? Are you still working in Sao Paulo? And you, Amanda Rose... where are you people? Class of 86... Is anyone coming to Brazil for the New Years Eve? Please get in touch! I feel so lonely, so lonely, so lonely...
Fabio Pina
Guapocity DF Brazil - Friday, 12 December 2008, 12:26 pm

Wish to appreciate all my eab teachers & admin staff at this time of the year. In fact, multiplied appreciation! The memories of eab lingers even strongly with this net community.
So i say big hello to the followin: Mr. Bengston, Mrs. Ardelean, Ms. Driscoll, Miss Carrol, Ms. Sheridan, Sra. Mariannize, Ms. Kummel, Mr. & Mrs. Devanny (ESL), Mrs. Humphrey, Mr. Sid Stewart, Mrs. Taylor, Sr. Ubirajara, Mr. Carvalho, Mr. Lee Dick, Mr. Vacchina, Mr. Luiz (soccer coach), Mr. Guerrera, (sports & science), Mr. Peterson, Ms. Pam Brethorst, Ms. Dahill, Mr. Topham, Ms. Molly Bernard (HomeRm), Ms. Guthrie, Mr. P. Gervickas, Mrs. D. Peterson (HomeRm), Sra. Pernambuco, Mrs. Letendre, Ms. Jurgens (french), Mr. T. Shingles, Donna Colquitt, Mr. Breton, and so many others can't remember (pls pardon me if i hv not named U yet. Need to dig deeper into my historical memory bank for more names.
Also, note that teachers' reward is not only in heaven, it is heavenly! I LOVE YOU ALL, and wish to let you know your work is divine. I have also taught for about 10 years or so. Wonderfully, i also want you to know i got my wife while teaching!!! I hv one banana girl (10 years old), one monkey boy (8 years old) and one chinese boy (16 months old - he actually looks like one, don't know where he came from?!). (my sense of humour- haha haha!).
And for those who are milestones, they become 'living stones in the house of GOD, Amen'! My heart feeling goes with their families. It is well.
Adeniran Arimoro (niro)
Okokomaiko Lagos Nigeria - Friday, 12 December 2008, 2:05 am

Hello Mike Young, nice 2 c and hear of U here. What a great community we have here! It's been a generation man (30 years exactly), since U left eab, right?!
Thanks 4 puncturing these machos 4 'killing' us with US politiking... still we can't help commentin. i'm always in favour of a balanced governance (wch i think Mr. Obama is tryin 2 do, goin by the team of leaders he is selectin for key positions). When US economy suffers, at least 4/5th of the world feels it. It was not only in recent past dat US influenced so much b'cos of power and outgoingness, 4 instance ... as soon as UK is drawn into the financial upset ... Nigeria is not left out. C d domino effect! On the other hand, Mr. Bush is learning from Mr. Lula. (on ethanol, but d Brazilians took it sour).
Another issue: Mr. Obama has not been sworn in yet, could he call for fire on the Govn. of Illinois? Don't understand. Such a 'crime' here, to settle your family is not '419'. He was simply 'projectin' his cost/benefit' analysis. What i c was his attempt 2 'undermine' d coming administration. E se ferro!
Adeniran
Okokomaiko Lagos Nigeria - Friday, 12 December 2008, 1:35 am

Hey Dave, can email me Frank's contact numbers -- myoung53e@hotmail.com -- thanks! You guys and the politics... - Instead of listening to idiots like Hannity or Olbermann, do a little of your own research on "who" actually did know this economic mess was coming down the pike (18 months ago) - most of them did (and take a look at what initiated the whole thing - deregulation that was supported by both sides; OBW, both Frannie Mac and Fannie mae WARNED against it). It's not about dems or reps..if you aren't calling your representatives and asking (demanding) "WTF?" you should have your head examined. And now states that don't tax their residents are asking for bail-out money?...
Mike Young
Wash DC - Thursday, 11 December 2008, 4:50 pm

Well, I never accepted the Supreme Court´s ruling making Bush president (isn´t it the other way around? I though the president chose.. well, nevermind). Bill Clinton did leave the economy relatively OK when he left office, and look at the economy now... Everyone loses but Brazil seems to be somewhat insulated thus far. The crisis will hit, but I think it won´t be that severe (comparing to what we are seeing in other nations). Obama is going to age very quickly; talking about pressure! Let´s hope for the best, but it will be tough. What a pity, this historic moment in American Democracy overshadowed (perhaps during his entire presidency) by this unprecedented crisis... It is horrible seeing so many dreams of home ownership and retirements shattered. How didn´t anyone who could of made a difference not see this coming? (Where were the Democrats in the past few years? I´ll give you that!). How can something this big sneak up like this?? But remember, it could of been worse, it could of been Palin. Talking about McCain putting the COUNTRY FIRST with that choice!!!
Philippe Seabra
- Thursday, 11 December 2008, 5:35 am

Phillipe, I did my patriotic duty on November 4th. Unfortunately I lost. I realized that when Bill Clinton won in 1992, I could do nothing but accept the results. Back then I had a recession-proof job just like today. Unfortunately, I do not believe that I will be able to retire in 8 years as was my plan. I could perhaps if I took a part-time job, but I wanted to be free from working. If Obama is successful in turning the economy around with his proposed national workforce and the addition of thousands of federal employees, (who are paid by the already stressed tax payers) I may be able to meet my 2017 goal. Doubtful.
David Esquivel
Grand Island NY USA - Wednesday, 10 December 2008, 5:25 pm

Karen, can you please correct your E-mail address so I can write you. (if you haven't already) It's nice to hear from you. Hope you and your family are well.
David Esquivel
Grand Island NY USA - Wednesday, 10 December 2008, 5:10 pm

Hey Mike, nice to hear from you! I was great seeing you at the reunion. Don´t worry about the politics here, the EABRD ( Escola Americana de Brasilia Registered Democrats) are just getting the last 8 years of frustration out of our system. And I agree that both parties are to blame for alot the mess Obama is inheriting (although I think we can all agree that the Republicans haven´t been doing a great job...) Nice to see you in DC. Welcome! Its a great town...
philippe Seabra
- Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 3:56 am

How long will it take Obama to get this Country on its Feet, I certainly hope it does'nt take as long as it did G W Bush to get us in the Mess were in now. How many of us will continue to lose our Jobs and Homes. I'm sure Barack Obama will try to do his best to bring this country out of the Recession we are currently in. Wishing Everone a Joyous Holiday
http://www.dorothybellsgiftshop.com
JC
Detroit Mi - Sunday, 7 December 2008, 11:03 am

Mike, you are absolutely correct.
Marc
- Sunday, 7 December 2008, 9:39 am

Mike, I'd recommend Texas de Brasil. I think there is one in Fairfax. I used to go to the one in Memphis when I lived there. Of all of the churrascaria chains I've been to they're the best. I've never been to the one in Fairfax but if its anything like the one in Memphis you won't be sorry.
Alex DeSeabra
Washington DC - Sunday, 7 December 2008, 9:05 am

You guys are killing me with the politics. I'm spending a year attending the National Defense University -- and trust me, if there is one thing I'm learning it's that neither party has a monopoly on wisdom (or greed, or stupidity). They've managed nicely to spread it evenly...
I'm taking the wife and kids out for churasco, Saturday night (20 Dec) in DC (haven't figured out which restaurant yet). Mieke, I know you're planning on going as well -- open invitation for the rest of you - let me know if you're interested.
Mike Young
Washington D.C. - Sunday, 7 December 2008, 8:08 am

WOW!
(another one right out of Limbaugh's playbook)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIoUoMfMAM4
Carleus '85
DC - Friday, 5 December 2008, 6:22 am

I am not philosophically opposed to using force to get rid of a murderous despot such as Saddam or others of that ilk. The problem is that our foreign policy has long been morally inconsistent. One day we support a horrible regime, the next we're bombing it. We condemn behavior from one nation while being buddies with another that's just as bad. Saddam wasn't the first and he won't be the last in that category. We would be better served by not doing business with murderous, genocidal regimes. PERIOD.
Marc
- Thursday, 4 December 2008, 4:09 pm

Marc,
I even give you more. I still haven´t forgiven Hillary, but I still love her (Go Hillary!!!). And down deep I think Bush would have found a way into Iraque even without the Democratic approval. Could of that happened?
And about Bill, well, it depends on how you define "sex"... Relax Marc, we´ll never see eye to eye on this but it´s OK. That doesn´t mean I hate America and am unpatriotic, as O´Rielly would surely say. Pinhead or Patriot? Well, being defined here as a liberal, I guess that makes me a pinhead, right? Hee hee hee...
The whole notion of "changing the regime" of a sovereign nation really bothers me. No, I didn´t like Saddam either, but reminded of America´s Latin America intervention in the 70´s, it makes me very uncomfortable. And the fact that many Democrats supported it makes me even more uncomfortable. The damage is done and really, I say this with the utmost respect for the troops, lets get them home. You can´t be against that Marc? Of course in a responsible manner, but lets get ´em home...
philippe seabra
- Thursday, 4 December 2008, 2:56 pm

Liberals are often afflicted with selective amnesia. Clinton (and many Democratic leaders) was singing exactly the same song about Irag and Saddam before he left office... "regime change" was mentioned as an option... Congress had access to the same information that Bush had... the majority agreed at the time. Whether or not going into Iraq was ultimately the right thing to do is certainly questionable but there's a big difference between being mistaken and being a liar. Of course all politicians are liars to a greater or lesser extent... but that's another conversation.
Marc
- Thursday, 4 December 2008, 7:47 am

Yup... there are alot of Esquivels out there, but not enough to sway an election! Come on Dave, share your thoughts with us!!! Thsi is going to be good!! Marc, I had to swallow Bush´s ignorance/arrogance for the past 8 years so I still have time to rant about it.. And I must concur with Phillip Journey (I remember hanging out with the Journeys and the Youngs in 703 Sul) that at least "Slick Willy´s" lies didn´t lead us into war... Marc, for crying out loud, doesn´t it bother you all the unconstitutional maneuvering that went on the past 8 years??? Come on, you can admit it, its ok... And how DARE you equate lying about an affair (I´ll give you that) to lying about a war?
philippe seabra
- Thursday, 4 December 2008, 3:50 am

Looks like I missed yet another reunion! Funny how some names you just never forget - like Esquivel (is it because there are so many of you?).
Karen Barreyro (Frazin)
Los Angeles Ca USA - Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 10:29 pm

too much Rush Limbaugh will do that to you!
http://www.facebook.com/barackobama
Carleus'85
DC - Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 9:36 pm

Marc, I get and understand where you're coming from now. Galt's Gulch tipped me off. I'm embarrassed to admit I've never read any of her stuff. She is on my reading list though. Um abracao a todos.
Alex DeSeabra
Washington D.C. - Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 7:01 pm

...except Slick Willy's indiscretion and lie did not cause the death of 4207 American soldiers or the death of 100,000 to possibly 1,000,000 Iraqi civilians(and there is no accurate record).
Phillip Journey
Gainesville Fl - Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 4:50 pm

oh... forgot to mention. I had the opportunity to attend a conference recently at which Slick Willy was the keynote speaker. He really is quite charming in person and seems like a fun guy to have a few beers with... and based on a couple of very subtle remarks he made... I am also certain he's no big fan of Barack Obama. Which I suppose isn't really surprising given that Obama whipped up on Hillary.
Marc
- Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 3:01 pm

No, actually "truth" doesn't hurt... besides which, repeating the same tired old liberal blah blah blah,ad-nauseum doesn't make it "true." And just to stay in the spirit of rehashing old topics... it's not that Clinton got his knob polished in the Oval Office... it's that he lied under oath about it... a little detail you liberal folks conveniently ignore. The rest of it's just too stale to want to bother talking about.
Marc
- Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 2:57 pm

Truth hurts...doesn't it, Marc?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMdFGkTlLAo
Carleus'85
DC - Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 9:07 am

Phil, don't you get tired of regurgitating the same pablum over and over again?
Marc
- Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 7:28 am

Obama´s cabinet is really a Democrat dream team. Finally some BRAINS in the administration!!! You know, Phd´s, credentials, accountablilty... I know that more than a few eabers are dreadful of this, but when the Patriot Act gets revoked, telephone eavesdropping ceases, Guantanamo closes down, the Constitution becomes respected again, the troops come home from Iraque and America regains its respectability worldwide, even you guys will have to admit that the Bush administration was a total screw-up... And I am not even mentioning the economy...
Can you imagine if Clinton outed a CIA operative? Or if he lied to lead us into war? That is high treason!!! Not to mention all the other impeachable blunders that went on these past 8 years...
Oh yeah, Bill Clinton had an affair... I forgot about that... impeach the bastard!
philippe seabra
- Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 5:05 am

...yes, sir!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Coe8NrdftE0
Carleus'85
DC - Tuesday, 2 December 2008, 1:10 pm

Go Hillary!!!! There must be a few eabers having heart attacks as we speak, but I join the Sampaio´s in chanting "Go Hillary!!!!"
Philippe Seabra
- Monday, 1 December 2008, 11:48 am

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA......!!! Well, guess that says it all. Thx 4 the heads up, Marc!
Marcio Souza ('78 - '88)
Brasilia DF BRASIL - Friday, 28 November 2008, 11:04 am

Despite having a great time there, I seem to remember joking about Isla Mujeres being somewhat of a misnomer...
Marc
- Thursday, 27 November 2008, 9:51 am

Does the island do justice to it's name and resemble a harem? If so, gotta go! :)
Happy birthday, 26ers. YEAH!
Marcio Souza ('78 - '88)
Brasilia DF BRASIL - Thursday, 27 November 2008, 6:06 am

I visited Isla Mujeres once on a trip to Cancun... I had a blast while buzzing around the island on a scooter fueled by tequila (the driver, not the scooter)... great fun. The water on the ride over from Cancun seemed impossibly clear & blue.
Marc
- Wednesday, 26 November 2008, 9:38 pm

From warm and sunny Isla Mujeres, Mx, Dos Equis in hand, we wish all Nov 26er b-day boys & girls AN AWSOME BIRTHDAY!!! Muitos beijos, abraços e felicidades!!
http://www.villalabella.com
Ale & Michael
Isla Mujeres Mexico - Wednesday, 26 November 2008, 5:32 pm

I'd like to wish my fellow EAB Nov. 26ers a Happy Birthday. Mieke, Mario, Marcio today is our day. That's right EAB! Massage our egos! Bask in our glory! Swim in our awesomeness! Drink from our chalice of cool! ;)
Alex DeSeabra
Washington D.C. - Wednesday, 26 November 2008, 7:27 am

BSB, pls read again! U dealt with specifics below, i with broad issues above! Leia de novo! Which ones U don't understand? Não pode ser tudo que não entendeu ...
Niro '84
VI Lagos Nigeria - Tuesday, 25 November 2008, 3:51 am

num intendi nada........
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BSB - Monday, 24 November 2008, 4:59 pm

Hi Guys and Machos, I hv a new email. Yahoo refused to open just when i urgently needed it, hope it will resuscitate soonest! alternateconnectmail - ari.niro@gmail.com;
We are all capable of algumas bobagens e loucuras... vamos manter os princípios deste site and not b anonymous ... se vc realmente atendeu o eab, by design or by chance...
Alê, (4 ur eyes only) please delete all anonymous postings as these are quite faceless after consulting with me.....
Concordo com tais observações que EU signifa mudança política do mundo inteiro, exceto uns 70 e pouco % dos paises africanos onde os princípios democraticas não estão sendo respeitáveis e ironically they shout and scream for the American results ... Personally, I just believe OBAMA refused to b intimidated, that'a all. Stood on his meritorious ground. He is not there to serve minority groups, but to try and resolve problems of proper governance...ideal GREEK-city states, and then we also need the gods!
To my christian brothers and sisters, CHRIST is the fulfilment of all scriptures. if we are not distracted and continually be filled the spirit of Christ, whatever changes occurs 'should' not affect our enjoyment in Christ! Very soon we shall c a world government! Watch and C
If U think US has big political difficulties, visit Africa, in particular Nigeria, for serious political dribbles and dramatis personae, cf '1984'-orwell's... perhaps, US is only nation which seems to uphold the democratic principles as it should, but sometimes going to the extremes. The issue of morality is most poignant... who knows what is right and wrong.... how do we make rational decisions? (for years, myself and the Tatics flogged this issue divinely by correio). The consequences are better imagined and not experienced ... as d case with some already.
Adeniran
Victoria Island Lagos Nigeria - Monday, 24 November 2008, 4:14 am

jz_______________
Olá pessoal!!! Esta mensagem é só para corrigir uma lacuna. A foto do Reagan e eu foi tirada de forma brilhante e inesperada, devo confessar, pela minha brilhante e fantástica amiga e professora D. Lucia. Obrigado, D. Lucia.
Agora vamos todos torcer para que o governo democrata Obama realmente MUDE as coisas nos EUA e no mundo. Mas para melhor!
Inte,
jz
Fabio Pina
Guapocity GO Brazil - Sunday, 23 November 2008, 11:06 am

Oh yeah, one more thing:
Since after reading thru the posts here I'm pretty sure we roomed together in another lifetime, I just wanted to send a shout-out to Marc: oi amizade!
Charles Clark
Escola Bandeirante-Ceres
Class of 1975
Charles Clark
Twin Cities MN - Saturday, 22 November 2008, 11:00 pm

Greetings All
I never attended EAB, but I did spend time there, as I went to Escola Bandeirante in Ceres for two years in the early/mid-70's, and we regularly played EAB in various sports. During my time at EB I got to know alot of the folks who had attended EB but who later attended EAB, such as Lynn Wheatley (sp?), Barb Dix, Hudson Fortune, and Lindy Heinrichs (sp?), and have fond memories of time spent on the Wycliffe Base, as well as in the homes of several others.
Anyway, if there's anyone here who went to EB who's also on Facebook, and is interested in getting/staying/keeping in touch, I started an EB group here:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=30770351778
With Regards,
Charles Clark
PS. Just a note to the Chiareli's, and anyone else in the Twin Cities:
I live in sunny Roseville, MN, and wondered if you know about the new Brazilian restaurant in town and the Brazilian store, so in the event that you don't, here's the info:

http://deliciousintlbakery.com/
http://www.brazilianconnectioncompany.com/]
(I had a fine feijoada with farofa, and pasteis the other day at Delicious, and bought several 12-packs of Guarana' at Brazilian Connection today.)
Charles Clark
Twin Cities MN - Saturday, 22 November 2008, 10:53 pm

And 2010 is Brasilia's 50th birthday! I am sure there will be lots of events going on. Actually, I wonder if there are any big ones around July that would make it difficult for us to find good hotel deals, and such. Local candangos, does anyone know what is planned for Brasilia's big bash? Bjs to all.
p.s. HAPPY BELATED b-day to Bibiza Barbosa on Nov 18 (I think)!
Ale '84
St. Paul MN USA - Friday, 21 November 2008, 9:16 pm

By all accounts, the DC reunion was enjoyed by all who attended but for me, a reunion held anywhere but BSB just doesn't have quite the same appeal. I suppose the attraction to Brasilia is stronger for me than some inasmuch as I spent ten very formative years in Brazil and to a great degree it still feels like "going home" when I visit.
Marc
Wellington Fl - Friday, 21 November 2008, 9:04 am

I remember suggesting the five-year intervals for our gatherings back in the 1995 reunion during the picnic. At first I was quite skeptical about the mid term bash we had in August because of overkill. Fortunately it proved me wrong! But on the other hand it kind of ruled out having the next one in the U. S. (there was talk about it since 2000 and 2005 were both held in Brasilia). So, to keep it fair, my suggestion is 2010 at EAB and 2015 somewhere in the States. By the way, looking at being 5 for 5 in the next one. Cool! ;)
Marcio Souza ('78 - '88)
Brasilia DF BRASIL - Friday, 21 November 2008, 4:42 am

No problem Ale... and you're right, it is sort of interesting how people come to think like they do... or NOT think as is more often the case. As for the guestbook... it's always been like that hasn't it? It get's busy for a little while.. then ... dead quiet. I think now it'll be comparatively quiet until the next reunion. Speaking of which... July 2010?
Marc
- Thursday, 20 November 2008, 10:10 pm

Just testing... it's so quiet here. Mark, I did not mean to have you to explain yourself for what you believe in. I was just wondering in general how come people can have such opposites view of the same "truth" . Your mother was really an impressive woman. What a loss. Hugs to all. --Ale
Ale '84
St. Paul mn USA - Thursday, 20 November 2008, 7:28 pm

You'd have to dangle a lot more than a piece of paper in front of me to make me even consider eroding anything the U.S. military (not all heterosexual) fights for.
I assume you, anyone with a feminine name, don't have what it takes to dangle in the Arab world to make second-class citizens out of others, so by all means, use your paper. But eventually, the flag, stronger than dangling paper & other dangling things, will prevail in the end (no pun....)
Chad
- Sunday, 16 November 2008, 2:52 pm

I lean (no pun intended) toward a national sales tax for a number of reasons... unfortunately, politicians as a group aren't likely to ever support it because it'll take too much power out of the their hands. I like the idea though.
http://www.fairtax.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_main
Marc
Galt's Gulch - Thursday, 13 November 2008, 4:25 pm

That sounds great if you think you and Bill Gates should pay the same amount. I, for one, do not!
http://mises.org/rothbard/flattax.pdf
Carleus"85
DC - Thursday, 13 November 2008, 1:09 pm

Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't remember it saying in the Bible that not going to church is a sin. Also, I'm not going out of my way to impose my beliefs on anyone. But if you stick a piece of paper in front of me and say "Vote on this," I'll vote.
On another matter, flat taxes would be awesome. I can't even imagine how much money the government would save on IRS agents and processing of paperwork during tax season. Just plug one formula in and everyone gets taxed for all earnings, including capital gains.
Barbara Geho
Cedar Rapids IA - Thursday, 13 November 2008, 12:10 pm

This is my last (hoorah) anonymous (just shy) post. Think we need an "... -iatrist"?
I'd just like to extend heartfelt condolences to you, Marc, for the tragic loss of your mother. She must be proud, nonetheless, of you, her intelligent, articulate, athletic, hard-working, fun-loving son.
But my point of contention is that meritocracy doesn't hold much water any more. It's rare in today's society. Most of the wealth IS at the top & is in capital gains and doesn't even have anything to do with hard work. To the average, realistic Joe (not Joe plumber), that may be why redistribution of wealth sounds so appealing.
"This country will not be a permanently good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a reasonably good place for all of us to live in." -Theodore Roosevelt
eaber
- Thursday, 13 November 2008, 6:06 am

Part II
I was raised by a woman who started with NOTHING. She didn't sit around bemoaning the unfairness of her lot in life...she simply went to work. She became an insurance executive in the 60's... something nearly unheard of back then... she later co-founded a holding company that established businesses in Brazil... which eventually led us to move there. She worked her ass off right up to the day she was murdered in cold blood on our ranch in Silvania, Goias in 1979. She wasn't some evil, greedy, callous, fat cat business tycoon like the left loves to demonize... she certainly didn't lead a wealthy lifestyle by today's standards, yet she would have likely fallen into the category that Obama says should pick up the tab for the rest. Obama(and apparently most of you) think it's "fair" to take one person's money, earned by sweat and hard work, and give it to someone else simply because they have less. It's a dishonest, irrational, obscene definition of "fair" and one I'll never accept. I will never see a candidate for any office who openly espouses such beliefs as anything other than a threat. The last thing I'll say, and then I think I'm really done for awhile, is this: Americans are dangerously naive when it comes to the perceived benevolence of our government in general and Obama in specific.
Marc
Galt's Gulch - Thursday, 13 November 2008, 12:29 am

One thing is clear... I have too much time on my hands late at night. Ale, you don't need any sort of "..ologist" to figure me out. It's simple. I was raised to believe that no one OWES me anything. I have no claim on the property or money of others. Whatever I am to have in this world, I must EARN and what I have earned is MINE and no one has the right to take it from me by force. To remove by force that which legitimately belongs to an individual is theft. It matters not whether the gun (force) is wielded by a mugger on the street or by the government. It matters not the stated justification, it's still theft. If a mugger, upon relieving you of your pocket book, states, "I'm going to give your money to the poor," it would still be theft... and so it is when the government is the mugger. There are legitimate reasons for the government to tax citizens ... funding the legitimate functions of govt... national defense, legislative and judicial system, law enforcement, etc.
Marc
Galt's Gulch - Thursday, 13 November 2008, 12:28 am

Wow, how cool to have this much activity in the guestbook. For those posting anonymously we'll be tolerant for a while, but why hide your identity? Noone bites here... After a long day at work, without time to eat today, followed by one of my favorite hobbies - flamenco dance class, I get home to find delicious leftover Tortilla Española (potato, onion thick omellete) made by chef Michael this weekend. What a treat with some fresh baked French bread and a fresh green salad... Yum! I was most entertained reading the postings from the last few days while thoroughly enjoying my late night meal. I got to wonder... What experiences, brainwiring, etc make people see things soooooo very differently. Marc's views, perceptions, opinions about our president elect are sooooooooo different from mine. The facts are out there and there is only one truth, and yet the perceptions are sooo radically different. Fortunately thanks to EAB, someone I totally disagree with on a very important topic for me is still a dear EABer with whom I would happily have a beer and kibe with at Beirut. But Marc you've make my skin crawl recently buddy. Why do people see things so differently???!!! Psychologists and sociologists out there, pitch in!
Alessandra Chiareli '84
St. Paul MN USA - Wednesday, 12 November 2008, 10:40 pm

Watching ANY of the debates made me want scream "LIAR, LIAR, LIAR" and throw things at the TV. Michael, you get props for being candid enough to admit that Obama being black was at least a factor in your support but I still don't buy the line that you would have been just as excited about him if he had been white. It amazes me that seemingly otherwise intelligent people have been so taken in by this guy. Mind you, ALL politicians are full of empty promises and bullshit... but even though Obama may have a comparatively short tenure on the national stage, he is an absolute master of the art of political misdirection and prevarication. Just take his biggest promise... "to give tax breaks to 95% of Americans" Explain how that's possible when about 40% already don't pay taxes, which means those people get checks.(income redistribution) He voted consistently against 2nd Amendment rights... but all of a sudden, after the Supreme Court's 2nd Amendment decision, he claims he supports it... my BS meter actually caught fire on that one. Do so many Americans really, truly believe that we should have MORE government control over our lives... that we should MORE dependent on the government dole... that it's government's right to arbitrarily decide what level of income is "fair"... that the we're here to serve the government and not vice versa? If that is what you all want... it's what you got. My fervent hope is that Americans were just bamboozled by the pop star marketing machine and the fairy dust will wear off soon enough... if what the majority of Americans really want is all of the above... then we are truly in the last days of a once great nation.
Marc
- Wednesday, 12 November 2008, 10:25 pm

Happy birthday Maria Clara!!! Go class of 84 Scorpios! bjs to all
Alessandra Chiareli '84
St. Paul MN USA - Wednesday, 12 November 2008, 10:15 pm

I'm interested and almost completely ignorant of the Lula controversy. Marcio gave a pretty succinct summary about a dozen messages below this one. I wonder if we could find an eaber to state the case in support Lula's regime.
Michael
St. Paul MN USA - Wednesday, 12 November 2008, 9:55 pm

I'll admit it. It felt good to vote for an african american. I think the election of this unquestionably competent black man further makes america "exceptional." I think it will be good for race relations in this country. I think his race is part of why the president-elect is so popular abroad. BUT, I made up my mind after watching what seemed like dozens of democratic primary debates. (The republican debates made me throw things at the TV.) I am absolutely certain that I would have been extremely excited about a hypothetical white version of Barack Obama. But if they were both in the same primary--I would have voted for the black one.
http://www.change.gov
Michael
St. Paul MN USA - Wednesday, 12 November 2008, 9:41 pm

why would you want you to potentially jeopardize your right to define a marriage however you want to by enacting discriminatory legislation? where's the logic?
just don't get it
- Wednesday, 12 November 2008, 7:04 pm

Just looks like you pick & choose. First (i.e.) not going to church isn't enough of a sin to pass a law, but equal rights is? Second, freedom of speech is important, but discrimination isn't?
nothing personal
- Wednesday, 12 November 2008, 5:38 pm

First I was curious why there was a big stink that I accidentally put just my married name the first time and no one knew who I was. I see a lot of anonymous responses to my posts though. Second, if there are enough people to pass a gay marriage law, I guess I will need to live with that. I would much rather have it so people have the freedom of speech and right to vote than always have my way. At this point I think we will have to just agree to disagree. It doesn't look like this is going anywhere.
Barbara Geho
Cedar Rapids IA - Wednesday, 12 November 2008, 4:27 pm

I just cannot believe that there are people out there that think they know why I voted for Obama! Because he is Black? Well... no. Because he ran a great campaign?? No - i had chosen him as my most likely choice far before the campaign swung into gear. His policies. Why, yes! Alot to do with his policies. I studies his and ALL of the other candidates platforms for months and months. Geez, I can go on and on and on. Intelligent, educated, great communicator, on and on and on. I am just amazed that someone that doesn't know me assumes they know my thought processes regarding such a HUGE decision.
another EABer
here in USA - Wednesday, 12 November 2008, 12:13 pm

When one votes for a constitutional amendment to explicitly deny the rights of other citizens, his intent is most certainly to "force his views on everyone."
Obviously
- Wednesday, 12 November 2008, 11:42 am

ACTUALLY voting for what's 'right' doesn't include discrimination under the Constitution. Tables can turn. THEN would you STILL endorse legislating morality?
eaber
- Tuesday, 11 November 2008, 11:19 pm

Marc, You're right, you might say "I'm dancing in the rain..." or pulando carnaval, but regardless I'm happy!!
Phillip Journey
Gainesville Fl - Tuesday, 11 November 2008, 8:51 pm

I'm not saying that we need to force my views on everyone. What I'm saying is that my religious beliefs influence how I define marriage. I have the right to vote for what I think is right, just as you have the right to vote for what you believe is right. On another note, I agree somewhat with Marc. Obama had a lot of things going for him before he even opened his mouth. Just the fact that he was not Republican was probably #1. There were also people who voted for him because he was Black. And you do have to admit that he has charm. I'm sure there were some people who liked his policies as well, but he had a lot going for him regardless of what his policies were.
Barbara Geho
Cedar Rapids IA - Tuesday, 11 November 2008, 8:03 pm

I take it back Carleus... you haven't swallowed (just) hook, line and sinker.... you've swallowed hook, line, sinker, and the whole damned fishing boat... I personally wouldn't have cared if the guy was blue with yellow polka-dots... his stated ideals, exposed for anyone paying attention to see in the rare unguarded moments when the mask came down, told me all I need to know about him. There are many for which a vote for Obama was much more about being ANTI status quo and others for which it was a vote for the black man...and of course those that bought the pitch. Regardless of why people voted for him, there is no way in hell you can convince me some historically far left, freshman senator with, with little or no significant accomplishments would have managed to make Hillary even breath hard, much less unseat her... if he was white. I REALLY hope like hell I'm wrong, but mark my words, it's gonna be ugly.
Marc
- Tuesday, 11 November 2008, 5:47 pm

Marc, I just couldn't disagree with you more. This campaign was never about race until people who think like you made it about race. Obama dealt with it head on and not in one moment campaigning did he use this issue for political gains. For the majority of us who supported him this was simply never an issue. People couldn't care a less if he was white, black, brown, yelow...He could not have been elected without a combination of support from different ethnic and racial groups. And that's simply what America is. It goes to show how little you know about this man... Endorsing G. Ferraro's untimely, unfortunate statement does not legitimize it just because she's a (white) Democrat. You're right, he ran a brilliant, unifying, campaign very different from what we got in the past two, but how can that be a bad thing? Open up, give this day a chance. You can start here by reading "A More Perfect Union" below. It might do you good. (I know it was addressed to Phil Journey but.... "it ruffled my feathers").
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWe7wTVbLUU
Carleus'85
DC - Tuesday, 11 November 2008, 4:31 pm

Nuh uh... not me... even being the intrepid tweaker of liberal noses that I am, I don't venture into the murky waters of religion debate.
I would however like to make a comment about Phillip Journey's post.
There is no doubt that it's a good thing that we've come far enough as a nation that we can elect a black man. There was an era in which there was no way in hell it would have happened. The problem isn't that people voted for Obama DESPITE being black, the problem is many voted for him BECAUSE he's black. Geraldine Ferraro had it right... if Obama wasn't (half) black, he wouldn't even have made it half way to being the nominee, much less President. Ferraro was excoriated by the press and by fellow Democrats for having the audacity to speak the truth, and no doubt I'll get the same treatment here. But the reality is, Obama's success is the result of half billion dollar, cleverly designed and implemented marketing campaign that very smartly capitalized on the populace's disenchantment with the current administration. We've elected a candidate whose primary claim to being qualified is his ability to run an admittedly persistent, intelligent, effective campaign. The American people and most of the denizens of this Guestbook have fallen for the pitch... hook, line and sinker.
Phillip, I'm sorry to rain on your parade, but until we can assess a person's qualifications WITHOUT regard to skin color... until skin color counts neither for nor against a person, then racism has not vanished.
Marc
Wellington Fl - Tuesday, 11 November 2008, 3:23 pm

Barb, you can't believe homosexuality is THAT much of a sin, otherwise you would have voted in a democratic-like, non-discriminatory, orderly fashion! If you REALLY cherish your right to BELIEVE whatever you want to, then protect the Constitution FIRST!
eaber
- Tuesday, 11 November 2008, 12:08 pm

and my 2 cents... so what about the folks that aren't Christians. What about the Hindus. and the Buddists. And the athiests. Why are Christians so opposed to being tolorant of OTHER PEOPLES views and beliefs?
Amy
Greenville SC - Tuesday, 11 November 2008, 10:44 am

Barbara, thanks for your insight on the gay marriage issue. But it begs the question, why do these people think their state constitution should impose a personal idea of sin on other citizens in a secular democracy? For a less emotional example... Is failing to go to church a sin? (Commandment to Moses #3 or #4, depending on your accounting rules.) Should attendance be required by a state's constitution?
Michael
St. Paul MN USA - Tuesday, 11 November 2008, 1:20 am

This is a country ran by an illiterate alcoholic, who signed the orthographic reform and instituted the zero tolerance law against drinking and driving. No further comments.
Marcio Souza ('78 - '88)
Brasilia DF BRASIL - Monday, 10 November 2008, 7:24 am

Actually, I have something. I thought someone said earlier that not everyone was happy with the leftist experiment in Brasil. My parents visited Brasil not too long ago and came back singing the praises of Lula. They are definitely not leftists, but were talking like Lula's the best thing that ever happened to Brasil. So what's the flip side?
Barbara Geho Beckman
Cedar Rapids IA - Sunday, 9 November 2008, 11:40 pm

I didn't mean to kill the chat in the guestbook. Maybe you were just venting. I thought someone actually wanted an explanation. My bad. Anyway, how are things in Brasil?
Barbara Geho Beckman
Cedar Rapids IA - Sunday, 9 November 2008, 8:59 pm

...how an intelligent being figures religion into the XY equation?
USA is a democracy, not a judge.
eaber
- Sunday, 9 November 2008, 11:21 am

I'm not even going to try a religious discussion on this board. There are a ton of religions on this board and we could probably be discussing religion until the end of time. I was just offering a possible explanation for the vote.
Barbara Geho Beckman
Cedar Rapids IA - Sunday, 9 November 2008, 8:37 am

"in the house of the lord, there are many rooms"
The Bible
The Bible
- Sunday, 9 November 2008, 6:33 am

My state didn't vote on this, and I don't know if I can speak for anyone else, but the reason I would have voted against it is because of my religious beliefs. And before anyone gets started, no I do not hate gays. I just believe it's a sin like any other sin. Just thought I would give a little insight since this hasn't been brought up.
Barbara Geho Beckman
Cedar Rapids IA - Sunday, 9 November 2008, 4:39 am

jz_______________

Atencao! Planeta Terra chamando Amanda Rose! Cade voce?
Alias, cade um monte de gente... Mr. Higgins, Mr. Hude, Ms. Carol, Antonio Lara, Andy Silva, Mr. Peterson, Mrs. Moser, Mrs. Ardelean, Dona Vivi, Mr. Driscoll, Mr. Albright, Mrs. Sandra, Paul Biggers, Marcelo Salomao, Fernando Thombson, Marcelo Barreto, Carolina Lodo, Claudia Barros, Ellen Coelho, April Venus, Alexia Dechamps, Monica Rosembergue, Dr. Colkit, Audrey... E... Tem muita muita gente que ainda nao apareceu neste site. Espero que entrem em contato comigo pois sinto muitas saudades de todos voces...
Please get in touch! I do miss you all.
Fabio Pina
Brasilia DF Brazil - Saturday, 8 November 2008, 3:40 pm

Mr. Stewart, great to hear from you! Thanks for keeping the Journey brothers from Mr. Devanny's cross-hairs.
God Bless,
Phillip Journey
Gainesville Fl - Saturday, 8 November 2008, 2:01 pm

Dear Mr. Stewart, Of course I was being facetious...I'm about as Liberal as Alex Seabra! Gay marriage will never ruin the institution, only make it better. After all gay marriage 'divorce' rate is way lower than conventional marriage. That's a fact. Good to hear from you!
Carlos Sampaio '85 (aka Carleus)
DC - Saturday, 8 November 2008, 1:07 pm

And that was meant to be sarcastic--as was Carleus' message.
But seriously, a majority of voters continue to pass amendments to explicity limit the rights of other americans. Even searching the web, it's hard to find a serious argument for this position. But in the darkness of the voting booth...
Michael
St. Paul MN USA - Saturday, 8 November 2008, 11:17 am

Thanks, Carlos. I see the logic, now. And on a related note...
http://www.godhatesshrimp.com/
Michael
St. Paul MN USA - Saturday, 8 November 2008, 11:04 am

Carleus, I just re-read your post and realize it may have been said with "tongue in cheek." I sure hope so!
sid stewart
orlando fl - Saturday, 8 November 2008, 10:51 am

As an old man (EAB counselor, 1974-78), I have thoroughly enjoyed the lively discussion during the recent US election and the post-election comments. However, I have to agree with Barbara, name calling has no place in this Guestbook. My two children spent their entire lives in international schools and I believe they received an outstanding education. Their accomplishments today make my wife and I very proud.
On to a recent post -- I do not understand, Carleus, how a legalized gay partnership is going to destroy my marriage of 40+ years. Or yours or Michael's? I was in education for forty years and worked with and supervised many gay teachers. Every one of them were outstanding educators and contributed immensely to the education of their students. It is hard for me to believe that the Carleus I read re: the election is the same Carleus who made this statement.
sid stewart
Orlando FL - Saturday, 8 November 2008, 10:48 am

As I'm looking through some of these messages, I'm a little disappointed. One big thing I remember from EAB is that we could all disagree and have lively discussions, but I don't remember any personal attacks on people who did not agree with you. Can we keep with the EAB spirit and have a spirited debate of ideas without judging each other?
Barbara Geho Beckman
Cedar Rapids IA - Saturday, 8 November 2008, 9:36 am

I have an answer for you, Michael. It's because the fact that if gay people love each other and they just wish to take that one step beyond for legal reasons, primarily, my, your and every other hetero marriages in the world will be ruined forever! C'mon Michael, why can't you see that?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7addd1-SY8
Carleus'85
DC - Saturday, 8 November 2008, 9:13 am

First of all, I made a mistake by not including my maiden name, Geho. Sorry about that. Class of '86. Second, I never said the Republicans were doing a good job. I'm actually an Independent and voted Democrat last time. What I'm saying is that I don't like either extreme. I like a balanced government. I hope Obama does well. For anyone here in the US you could tell that the press was backing Obama and that's what I was frustrated with.
Barbara GEHO Beckman
Cedar Rapids IA - Saturday, 8 November 2008, 8:30 am

Marc, inspite of his color, Barack Obama was elected President, which implies that he is exceptional. More importantly within a twenty-four hour period, real as well as perceived racism vanished(not saying it has totally disappeared, but I can see the end for the first time). In doing so, we have enabled a large segment of the population that was economically and motivationally disabled. This, in and of itself is an incredible accomplishment for America because Democracies require their entire population to be engaged and invested. All this in twenty-four hours! It truly was a transcendental election of a Great Democracy.
Phillip Journey
Gainesville Fl - Friday, 7 November 2008, 10:37 pm

While enjoying the discussion and party on the left side of the tour bus (great phrase, Marc), I am saddened that three more states passed amendments to their constitutions to prohibit same-sex marriages. Can somebody explain that to me?
http://tinyurl.com/5penr5
Michael Haase
St Paul MN USA - Friday, 7 November 2008, 5:33 pm

Philippe, and the rest of you crowding the left side of the tour bus... contrary to what you may think, I don't get my opinions from any particular news outlet. It's my personal beliefs that determine who and what I support. I'll dispense with the philosophical argument because logic seems relatively pointless for those governed by some vaporous notion like "social justice." I will say that I, and many like me) am no less disenchanted than all of you with much of what the Republican leadership has done, or not done as the case may be. What is also fact is that there is plenty of blame to be shared by the Democrats in Washington... a fact that you, the media the politicians prefer to ignore. So what it boils down is that we are like doctors who agree that the patient is sick... but disagree on the some of the causes and are not likely to ever agree on what should be done to cure the patient.
Marc
- Friday, 7 November 2008, 10:22 am

"Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, is a date that will live in fame (the opposite of infamy) forever. If the election of our first African-American president didn’t stir you, if it didn’t leave you teary-eyed and proud of your country, there’s something wrong with you." Paul Krugman- 2008 Nobel Prize Winner (amongst many other accomplishments.)
There's something wrong with a lot of people who frequent this page!
Carleus'85
DC - Friday, 7 November 2008, 8:47 am

I was on CNN last night. here is an excerpt:
Larry King: Is Karl Rovism dead?
Bill Maher: Never. Negative campaigning, mudslinging, tearing people down -- that will always be in vogue. McCain did make a classy speech last night. But, you know, they all make a classy speech when they lose. What else can you do?
And it does ring a little less true when only a day before you're calling the guy a socialist, a communist, a terrorist, anti-Semitic, anti-American.
Oh, we lost? He's a great guy. Forget what I said yesterday. Let's all get behind the guy I just said was a communist. Please.
http://www.hbo.com/realtime
Bill Maher
Los Angeles - Friday, 7 November 2008, 5:19 am

Marc, you REALLY have to stop watching Fox News man! Kind of pointless this argument here because you´ll always see the guy as a, as you put it "Marxist/Leftist/Socialist" that is out to get you, your friends and all you care about. Spread the wealth? Ask Palin and she´ll equate that with communism, a hell of a soundbite for ignorant Joe Six packers frowning on a middle name. Semantics my friend! You don´t think that there isn´t something wrong with Warren Buffet proportionally paying less taxes than his secretary? 1% of the population controlling god know how much the wealth in the US. A 700 Billion bailout for businesses responsible for the economic collapse? You have to give it to the Bush administration for bringing Capitalism to its knees. No, I´m no Communist (though I do like my babies medium rare) but there is something called social justice, which Republicans don´t seem to get a grasp on, though helping poor people USED to be somewhere in their platform. The Republicans had their chance and they failed miserably. Call it what you want, but it´s time for a few DEMOCRATIC-SOCIALIST policies that could help revive the economy and help the lower classes, and even help up and coming business ventures in Florida. There are some good ideas out there but because of a label, you discard them all. Kind of how Bush discarded any common sense, and look what happened... Man, things must of been really bad in the States for the majority to elect an African American "Marxist" with an Arab name for president. I agree with you that there are a hell of alot of expectations flying around (and no, Obama never proclaimed himself as the next messiah) and they worry me too. As someone put it here in the guestbook so eloquently, reality will replace euphoria, but at least there is some light at the end of the tunnel. Oh ,and by the way, dismissing Obama´s policies, and future proposals as "leftist" still sounds extreme and childish...
philippe seabra
- Friday, 7 November 2008, 5:15 am

"...And guys, stop with this whole "leftist" notion. It sounds extreme and childish..."
Why does it seem to bother Obama supporters when he is identified for what he is? By his own admission, he's chosen Marxists and radicals as friends and mentors... again, in his own words, advocates for income redistribution...for the first time, a (now)President-elect says he wants to raise taxes on the "wealthy" out of "fairness"(in contrast to taxation for the purpose of paying for the running of government, infrastructure, programs, etc)... So Philippe, what would you label Mr Obama and his philosophy other than Marxist/Leftist/Socialist? He's obviously intelligent, but I find it simply astounding the expectations people have of this guy. I think it might of been Rangel who shouted, "OBAMA WILL HEAL OUR NATION, OBAMA WILL HEAL THE WORLD!" That's some pretty lofty expectations for ANYONE... even IF they had many years of experience and a long list of acomplishments. After the most successful marketing campaign in history, I almost, but not quite feel sorry for him. He must lie awake at night going, "Holy shit! I promised everything to everyone... how in the hell am I going to live up to this messiah like image I've created?"
Marc
- Thursday, 6 November 2008, 10:16 pm

The last time I felt like this was when I cast my vote for Nelson Mandela in South Africa's first free and democratic election in 1994. I didn't get to vote in this one, but I watched it through the night, along with the rest of the world, in tears and in awe. Perhaps the naysayers should take a moment to appreciate what the global community is feeling towards the US right now -- immensely proud, and newly hopeful. No doubt some harsh realities will dissipate the euphoria over time. But I for one am enjoying the tingle, and relishing this triumph of hope and idealism over cynicism and business as usual. Viva Obama, viva!
Jacqui L'Ange
cape town south africa - Thursday, 6 November 2008, 4:31 am

Thanks for the kind words guys. Yep, 42 years old and counting... I think we all feel vindicated now after Gore came so close in 2000, and how it was stripped from him (and us). The world would be a much different place and you bet that the economy wouldn´t be so bad. I wonder what Al Gore´s reaction would be to 9/11. Get into Afganistan? You bet. Iraque? Not in a million years. Being an American still uncomfortable with the United States meddling in Latin America in the 70´s, I wasn´t happy with the invasion of Iraque, a sovereign country, even tough a terrible and violent dictatorship. 9/11 gave Bush a damn good excuse and it was incredibly convenient for his administration. Man, the Patriot Act... What was that? Will it be revoked? And imagine all the alternative energy investments and research that would have been made!!! 8 years down the drain... But we have time to catch up!!! Go Obama (and Go Amy Nutt!!! Great to hear from you again!!) Oh, now the gloves are coming off about Palin. Inside reports from her camp say she couldn´t grasp the notion of Africa being a continent, South Africa being a country and couldn´t name the countries in Nafta. Wait til a book comes out about the campaign... I´m sure it will be a great read! And I saw this on the Fox News website, believe it or not! Looks like Rupert Murdoch wants her out of the party line of succession too!!! Go Rupert!!!! hee hee hee. And guys, stop with this whole "leftist" notion. It sounds extreme and childish. And Democratic-socialism being equated with Marxism... Come on. We all have had an international education (though we couldn´t see Alaska from our porches) and you know something, maybe some ideas that work in other countries could actually work in the US. Forget its a film by Michael Moore and watch "Sicko". Even Brazil has universal healthcare!!! Makes one wonder, eh?
Philippe Seabra
- Thursday, 6 November 2008, 4:14 am

.... Still not worthy of an acknowledgement...but thanks for the clarification anyway, Alê!!
Oh, and everybody else, BEWARE of the "Marxist", he's out to get you and he's taking away your "freedoms"... starting, say, tomorrow! And while he's at it, he'll also "kill your babies" and cozy up with "Terrorists." Speaking of terrorists, let's not forget that 9/11 (the biggest attack ever on U.S. soil) happened right under George W. Bush's nose, 9 months into his presidency.
Carleus'85
DC - Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 11:12 pm

Correction: Barabara Geho Beckman is in the database under Geho.
http://chiareli.dsl.visi.com/alumni/database/
Michael
St. Paul MN USA - Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 8:30 pm

Rhetorical ability is so very important in politics. Obama has it, McCain does not. Smooth talkers win at single's bars and in politics .. often with similar outcomes for the listener.
Marc
- Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 4:53 pm

Here's my election post mortum:
The Republicans brought this upon themselves. The GOP completely abandoned its principles after the voter revolution of 1994 and became the party of big spending and big government. Beltway Republicans became drunk on power and completely forgot why they were there. They gave us no real reason to go to the polls and vote for them save for that filibuster-proof Senate scare and the fear of what the election of a Marxist will mean to our freedoms.
We can thank George Bush for a spectacular lack of leadership on issues of spending and big government over the past two terms. he gets all the credit in the world for keeping America safe from another terrorist attack ... but when a president signs a bill he thinks is unconstitutional (McCain-Feingold) just because he thinks the Supreme Court will straighten things out; and when a president introduces grand new entitlement programs (Medicare drug benefits) and fails to veto even one pork-laden spending bill ... well, the result is an uninspired (and angry) electorate and ... Barack Obama (or damned near anyone else who was running on a platform of "change.")
Marc
- Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 4:45 pm

"FORA LULA !!! PT corruPTo !!!
Mario Coelho"
It seems not everyone is thrilled with the results of Brazil's leftist experiment. I guess we'll see if we in the U.S. are any happier with ours in four years.
Marc
- Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 4:44 pm

A word from a DCer:
"I'm still processing what happened last night. One minute, I was gathered in a living room with friends, watching election returns come in. The next minute, Barack Obama had been declared the winner, his moving acceptance speech was over, and I was in the middle of the intersection at 14th and U Streets NW with thousands of other D.C. residents, yelling, singing, high-fiving and hugging total strangers.
Car horns honked throughout the city. People climbed on top of street lamps, newspaper boxes and bus shelters. As we moved from U Street, which eventually filled with people and cars all the way from 10th to 15th Street, and headed south to the White House, the celebration didn't slow down. Down 14th street to Thomas Circle, everyone hooted and hollered. They stood up through their sunroofs to cheer on passersby on the sidewalk. They danced. They played drums. They honked and honked and honked.
Washington, D.C.'s majority Democrat, majority black population flooded the streets with noise. Inside the crowd, a highly diverse makeup was evident. I saw Asians, South Asians, Latinos, Native Americans, whites and blacks coming together in the crowd to cheer the election of this country's first African-American president.
This wasn't the kind of aggressive crowd a big city can sometimes get in the aftermath of a major sports championship. Washington was joyous. In those early morning hours, there was nothing but love between neighbors. At the very site of the worst of the 1968 riots, there was dancing instead."
DC Native
DC - Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 4:26 pm

Election related stuff on the internet
Superobamaworld
http://superobamaworld.com/
George Bush Funny Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23V_WhlKpMg&eurl=
Ultimate George Bush Collection
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFKwFxDp660&eurl=
The Best of Bushism (trainme.org)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo5PUDbFXKY&eurl=
Palin as President
http://www.palinaspresident.us/never/index.html
Branko Pekic
- Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 4:13 pm

What a great day.
Alex - I don't know where I've been, didn't even know that there is a term, in the dictionary no less, for us. Third Culture Kids. Cool. Maybe that is why I am so attracted to Obama!
I'm not tied to a political party... I vote based on what I think we need at the time, character, issues, experience, character. One of the beauties of our system is that when we start to lean to far one way... Americans will see to it that we lean the other.
It is time for change.
Obama!
Amy Nutt
Greenville SC USA - Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 3:53 pm

A fun link! Might be (2 days) dated but still lots of fun! Click below:
http://www.peteyandpetunia.com/VoteHere/VoteHere.htm
Carleus'85
DC - Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 2:20 pm

Barb Beckman??? Hmm, not found on the database!!! Therefore, doesn't even deserve acknowledgement just for that reason itself, much less for the absurdity she/he had the nerve to post here on this historic night. Ricky, good to hear from you, ma man-and your brothers as well. When the Seabras speak, we listen...It's called (EAB) GRAVITAS! I totally agree with you on the McCain concession speech. I too was very attracted to him in 2000, especially after Bush and Rove's attempt to destroy his integrity, dignity in the South Carolina Primary. If only he had learned from that lesson this time around! I kinda resent though, the booing and the yelling "no way" from the crowd every time he mentioned the President-Elect's name. He handled it very well, he understands that once the campaign is over, it's over! And the country then has to come together. Unfortunately, many of our own peers, regulars on this guestbook still need to come to grips with that idea. Some days we win, others we lose and that's the essence of a strong Democracy. Our Founders understood that 231 years ago. I've barely had any sleep since last night, immersed in newspapers, blogging, TV etc, etc... Boy, this Kool-Aid's good!!! All the best EAB!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWe7wTVbLUU
Carleus'85
DC - Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 1:58 pm

Check out the video below:
http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/results/president/speeches/obama-victory-speech.html#
Katia Nogueira de Souza
- Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 11:23 am

OBAMA!
http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/results/president/speeches/obama-victory-speech.html#
Katia Nogueira de Souza
Rio de Janeiro Brasil - Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 11:22 am

Shift made, as expected.
Click on the URL below for the speech Barbara mentioned.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC4QymvkXvE
Marcio Souza ('78 - '88)
Brasilia DF BRASIL - Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 9:41 am

You go, Phil!!!! And Happy Birthday! What a great present, eh?
Juliana Moreira Lima
BsB Brasil - Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 9:07 am

Obama is not the answer? Well the answer certainly wasn´t the past eight years. Since the Supreme Court decided Bush´s election, and not the popular vote, it is nice to see the people being heard again. Let´s hope that America´s credibility, both moral and financial, can be restored. The Bush era will go down in history as the WORST presidency ever, and when presidential popularity reaches Nixon levels, even our Fox News watcher eabers must be admitting that something was wrong. The Republicans had their chance and you know what, THEY BLEW IT! Look at the economy. Ah, you felt that too? Look at America´s position as a leader worldwide. You think the world wasn´t laughing at us? Well that will change and even with your negative, and very "patriotic" wishes that it all goes wrong under Obama so you can claim it all back in 4 years with Palin as your leader (admit it now, pathetic choice, eh?), it won´t happen. You know why? Because the era of fear mongering is over. Hope can overcome anything. People united can overcome anything. Godspeed Obama. Way to go! America is making me proud again. What an example to to world! That is what the concept of advanced citizenship, a.k.a. America, has been all about.
Philippe Seabra
- Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 6:10 am

Barb, I think you're the biased one. Give the guy a chance. He hasn't even gotten to office yet. You have no idea what's going to happen in the next 4 years. All I know is, it can't be worse than the last 8. As you probably saw on the streets, and with the poll results, US citizens have had their say. The Democrats also have the majority in the House and Senate. That says a lot, don't you think? And from what I understand these voters believe in Obama and are ready for some change. What's going to really suck is to have a few more months of George W. in office. Congratulations everyone! It's about time! YES WE CAN!
Juliana Moreira Lima
BsB Brasil - Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 4:25 am

I agree. McCain's concession speech was beautiful. We need change, but Obama is not the answer. He has already broken a promise to accept public funds if McCain did. When McCain accepted, he withdrew, which made it so McCain had limited funds and the sky was the limit for him. I'm sick of the press being to biased towards Obama. McCain never had a chance. When he tried to bring some issues up about Obama it was considered negative campaign. But what was he to do? No one else would give him a fair chance. Even Democrats were saying how blatantly biased the press was. Maybe these next four years will be a wake up call for everyone to get back on track so we don't have to have someone like Obama in office again.
Barb Beckman
Cedar Rapids IA - Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 12:29 am

Sorry Marc, Lone Ranger, Batman and anybody else who didn't believe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0usWSw6CR7I
Carleus'85
DC - Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 11:49 pm

FORA LULA !!! PT corruPTo !!!
Mario Coelho
- Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 11:33 pm

Wow. I'm very excited by Obama's victory. But I must confess I was VERY moved by McCain's concession speech... more so than Obama's. I actually used to like McCain a lot but I feel his campaign brought out an ugliness in him. He (for me) redeemed himself with his speech.... he ended his campaign on a beautiful note... probably one of the most beautiful of the whole campaign.
http://www.rickyseabra.com
Ricky Seabra
Rio de Janeiro RJ Brazil - Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 11:32 pm

VIVA OBAMA !!!
Mario Coelho
- Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 11:32 pm

Hey, with all the excitement we almost forgot Philippe's Birthday today! Happy Birthday! Feliz Aniversário, Philippe!! Wishing you ALL THE BEST TODAY AND ALWAYS!! And what a birthday gift!! Beijos, Ale
Alessandra Chiareli '84
St. Paul MN USA - Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 10:45 pm

"America is great because she is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, she will cease to be great." -- Alexis de Tocqueville
Alex DeSeabra
Washington DC - Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 10:15 pm

Wow! This is a great thing...
Alex DeSeabra
Washington DC - Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 10:09 pm

Yes We Can!
Alessandra & Michael
St. Paul MN USA - Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 10:02 pm

I LOVE KOOL-AID!!!! I LOVE OBAMA!!!! Good for you Ale. I'm sure it was quite an experience to vote in the US for the first time. Especially in this election which is proving to be a historical one. I'm enjoying spending the night surfing the web and watching international news channels. Amazing how the world is baching Obama. It is time for a change and I'm really happy to be here watching this. Go Obama!!!! This is going to be GREAT!!!
Juliana Moreira Lima
BsB Brasil - Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 7:37 pm

Hi everyone! How is everybody doing? If you are a US Citizen did you get out and vote today?? I hope so. I became a US Citizen on Nov 17, 2004 (missed the last presidential election by a couple weeks...) so I voted today for the first time for president. It felt GRRRREAT! Sorry the guestbook was down today, but all is well now. Thanks for the debate and keeping this forum alive. Anxiously awaiting the election results. Beijão! Ale
http://chiareli.dsl.visi.com/alumni/
Alessandra Chiareli '84
St. Paul MN USA - Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 6:44 pm

Whatever Marc...But just FYI I've been reading the 'Weakly' Standard since its early days in 1995. I'm very open to all points of view, love a good debate! One more thing, I have no hatred in me whatsoever, life has been pretty good to me, just ask my two kids!! Finally, I suggest you drink some Kool-Aid yourself, it might do a lot of good!! Today is a happy day!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9pFsoU4L0M
Carleus'85
DC - Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 7:58 am

Wow Carleus, such vitriol & hatred. The Long Ranger, Batman or whomever really got you going. I know nothing of the history of the website or its founders, but I did go and read the article. You might be surprised to find it makes some pretty good points, it doesn't bash Obama and it's not especially partisan. I try not to make the mistake of automatically completely dismissing an opinion or article just because it comes from a website, publication or other source that doesn't usually agree with me. It's probably too much to suggest that you do the same... after all, it appears you not only drink the Koolaid Obama is serving, you bathe in it.
Marc
Wellington Fl - Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 7:28 am

Oh the 'Weakly' Standard!!! That's just the right source for your political education, folks!! Sure... For those who may not know, this sorry publication was founded by fellow neo-cons, Foxnews commentators, right-wing bigots, William Kristol, Fred Barnes and Matthew Continetti, the number one cheerleaders of the Iraq invasion and occupation. (Mind you all 3 of them got deferments from Vietnam. That's right, when it was their turn to put their own asses on the line, they pussed out!). So America, be careful! Tonight Obama will take away your homes, your money, kill your babies, God forbid, provide health care for everyone, bring the federal government to your living rooms, "cut and run" from Iraq etc, etc...Wow, we might have to move back to Brazil, guys, life here will be really, really, miserable. We will so miss the last eight years.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjXyqcx-mYY
Carleus'85
DC - Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 6:39 am

We tried it the other way for 8 yrs. This time, maybe we should choose the smart guys.
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Barack Obama:
Columbia University, B.A. Political Science with a Specialization in International Relations.
Harvard - Juris Doctor (J.D.) Magna Cum Laude
President of Harvard Law Review
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Joseph Biden:
University of Delaware, B.A. in History and B.A. in Political Science.
Syracuse University College of Law - Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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John McCain:
United States Naval Academy - Class rank: 894 of 899
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Sarah Palin:
Hawaii Pacific University - 1 semester,
North Idaho College - 2 semesters - general study,
University of Idaho - 2 semesters - journalism,
Matanuska-Susitna College - 1 semester,
University of Idaho - 3 semesters - B.A. in Journalism
Liberal Elitist
Saint Paul MN USA - Monday, 3 November 2008, 11:12 pm

What if Barack Obama finished fifth from the bottom of his college graduating class?
What if Obama had been one of the Keating Five?
What if Obama was a divorcé?
What if Obama had met his second wife in a bar and had a long affair while he was still married?
What if Michelle Obama was once addicted to pain killers and acquired them illegally through her charitable organization?
What if Obama couldn't read from a teleprompter?
What if Obama had military experience that included discipline problems and a record of crashing seven airplanes?
What if Obama was known to publicly display an anger management problem?
What if Michelle Obama's family had made their money from beer distribution?
What if Obama could not recall how many homes he had?
What if the Obamas had paraded five children across the stage following a debate, including a three month-old infant and an unwed, pregnant teenage daughter?
The Riddler
Saint Paul MN USA - Monday, 3 November 2008, 11:00 pm

Juliana, you correctly state that most Americans, including me, have "had enough." You and many others are however, tragically mistaken if you believe Barack Obama is the medicine for what ails us. McCain isn't either, but electing Obama is akin to taking cyanide to cure a migraine; the good news is your head won't hurt anymore, the bad news is you're dead. One of the main reasons that foreigners like Obama is that he doesn't ascribe to the notion that the United States of America is exceptional. Here's a link to a rather thoughtful article that explains it better than I can. http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/015/745kqxmy.asp?pg=1
I want a leader that believes in America... that believes in the values and cares about what made us great and has as his highest aspiration to do what is right for the country. The "change" that is needed is a return to core values, integrity, courage and self sufficiency. The "change" that is needed is a reversal of the headlong rush down a dark tunnel to increasing government control over every facet of our lives. Obama has done nothing more than pander to the masses expecting a handout from the government... the ones that have abdicated responsibility for their own lives and prosperity in exchange for the promise of more handouts. Without one, single exception, every "solution" that Obama offers entails MORE government... for Obama, it's not the hard work, independence and industriousness of Americans that made us great... it's government.
Choosing McCain over Obama is truly a matter of choosing the lesser of evils. Obama, whose grand vision is to remake America according to Marxist principals, will simply take us farther and faster down the road we were already on.
And as for the Zeitgeist thing... as I mentioned before, I didn't watch but the first few minutes, but how could I (or anyone rational) possibly take this sort of nonsense seriously; "...We are all brother and sister and we are symbiotically related to all other life forms in the most literal and profound ways. We are God. Period. There is no Evil and no Good- these are false notions based on biased ideals from a very primitive time in our evolution..."
And on that note, I retire my mask and costume and step off my soap box. I have to load up my supplies of freeze dried food and ammo. Last one out, turn off the lights, it's been a hoot. ;-)
Batman
End of the Line NV - Monday, 3 November 2008, 10:18 pm

You're right Michael... it's not hard to figure out. I haven't made much of an effort to disguise my "voice." I confess... I'm actually.... Batman.
LTR
Gotham City - Monday, 3 November 2008, 9:29 pm

I'm so happy to see the guestbook so busy these pre election days. Tomorrow is a big day and I really think Obama will take this one. I'm proud to see how most americans (not you Lone Ranger), but most americans will with there vote say: "I've had enough". It's about time things change and hopefully with this new and improved (because Marcio, you're right, it can't get worse than it is) the US will be able to show its full potential. And Lone Ranger, whoever you are, Zeitgeist is actually a pretty cool movie you should watch. Don't think it will enlighten you, but it will give you the other side of the story, If you think Obama is a farse, the movie will show you who the real farse is. Good luck at the polls everyone, whatever your vote may be. I just really hope this is the first step to real change. It's about time! And Carleus... good for you!!! Stand up for your beliefs!!!
Juliana Moreira Lima
BsB Brasil - Monday, 3 November 2008, 7:20 pm

I can tell who The Lone Ranger is just from her/his writing style.
And, no, it's not Joe the Plumber!
http://chiareli.dsl.visi.com/alumni/
Michael
St. Paul MN USA - Monday, 3 November 2008, 6:58 pm

Valeu Carlos!!! Help the US find its way! If the republicans win this one, the world will not be a better place in the next four years for sure, and the US won't see better days.
Jovan Tatic
Belgrade Serbia - Monday, 3 November 2008, 3:35 pm

Ohhhh... Carleus, he mad now for sure... called me a "creep." Game over. You neatly prove my point that to most(not all) liberals, anyone who disagrees with them is a creep or worse. LMAO
I'd posted some more "lies" that will REALLY get ya steamed... but it was pretty lengthy and I forgot the Guestbook doesn't like really long posts... Maybe Ale will post it anyway. In any case, the pre-election fun and games will be over tomorrow. Then the losing side can start crying about what a travesty has occurred. Either the Republicans can bemoan that life as we know it is over, or the Dems can whine about how yet another election was "stolen" and how the ENTIRE country is racist because The Chosen One wasn't elected.
TLR
- Monday, 3 November 2008, 3:31 pm

"Ya betcha!!!" (to quote our next great folksy VP). I'm totally sold now, tomorrow I'm voting for McCain. Thanks for the enlightenment, Loner, those were really deep words!
(and now step out of your shame and reveal yourself, creep!)
Carleus'85
DC - Monday, 3 November 2008, 12:58 pm

Carleus, it's plain anything other than blind belief in the MSM created image of Obama is by your definition, a lie. As for Michael knowing who anonymous posters are...so what? I've never seen any evidence he shares the mindset that equates anyone not afflicted with leftist revolutionary moon bat syndrome, with pedophiles, baby seal murderers and meat eaters. I'm thinking you must be all atwitter at possibility Dems could reinstate the "Fairness Doctrine." What better way to muzzle the "liars?" As an aside: This is much more entertaining than the usual Guestbook stuff... I just love getting your liberal shorts all in a twist.
The Lone Ranger
Peoria Il - Monday, 3 November 2008, 12:01 pm

"The Republicans' long transformation into the party of the unreasonable right seems likely to accelerate as a result of the impending defeat."
Reading this BS below, reminded me of the much too often nasty stuff heard at McCain-Palin rallies. Too bad! These nasty lies just won't stick this time around, dude! (whoever you are). And by the way, our webmaster, Mr. Hasse, knows exactly who you are so you might as well have the balls to come out and own up to your identity already.
Carleus'85
DC - Monday, 3 November 2008, 8:09 am

Hi Tonto,
How nice to hear from you.. how's the casino business these days?
From the Zeitgeist official website's Q&A
"...We are all brother and sister and we are symbiotically related to all other life forms in the most literal and profound ways. We are God. Period. There is no Evil and no Good- these are false notions based on biased ideals from a very primitive time in our evolution..."
Ah hell, now I'm going to have to go find my tin foil hat to wear while I watch the rest of the movie. (I'm really gonna look goofy with my mask AND a shiny tin foil hat.) Oh well, no sacrifice is too great in one's quest for enlightenment... and maybe the hat will help me understand what in the hell Zeitgeist has to do with OBAMA being a fraud.
The Lone Ranger
- Sunday, 2 November 2008, 7:33 pm

Lone Ranger, maybe you should take the time a watch a little movie. It may enliqhten you.
Check it out, it's called Zeitgeist. It's available online on google video. All you have to do is download it. Have fun.
Your friends and faithful companions.
Silver and Tonto
Old West OW Tontoland - Sunday, 2 November 2008, 6:31 pm

It's amazing how easily you people are bamboozled by pretty words,cleverly and smoothly spoken. So go ahead, join the others and shuffle mindlessly forward to deliver your souls to the smooth talking carnival barker qua summer tent revival preacher qua snake oil salesman.
The Lone Ranger
Duncanville Tx - Sunday, 2 November 2008, 6:15 pm

I agree with you Alex, and it is not two poor choices, only one, and I can only hope that people decide to be on the right side of history and elect Barrack Obama
Phillip Journey
- Sunday, 2 November 2008, 2:54 pm

Marcio, it can always get worse...
Alex DeSeabra
Washington DC - Saturday, 1 November 2008, 8:00 am

Thanks, Carlos, loved the link! Here's my two cents. Those of you who know me know I'm a Liberal with a capital L. I'm voting in DC for Obama (Those of you who know anything about the Electoral College system in the US also know that my vote is meaningless!). I agree with Senator Obama's stance on all of the problems that the US faces. My choice isn't a knee-jerk one. In 2000, I seriously considered throwing my support behind McCain. This time around, on top of other things, I feel McCain made a Faustian bargain with the conservative wing of the Republican party when he chose Palin. But I digress. I know I'm certainly not going to change any minds with what follows but it IS one of the reasons I'm voting for Obama. Its simple. Obama is one of US. Barack Obama falls into the 'Third Culture Kid/Global Nomad' category. His time in Indonesia could just have easily been time in Brazil. Barack Obama could have been a classmate of mine (We're the same age.). I do feel that this experience imbues one with a different world view from the rest of Americans. In these troubled times I feel that this world view will benefit the US immensely if Obama gets elected. To my fellow Americans, regardless of what you think of the above, please go out and vote. Um abracao a todos!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Culture_Kids
Alex DeSeabra
Washington DC - Saturday, 1 November 2008, 7:53 am

sorry again, got the web page wrong. This is it, my hubby's blog. It's pretty cool. Check it out and he's got some great youtube stuff on elections.
http://olicruz.wordpress.com/
Juliana Moreira Lima
BsB Brasil - Friday, 31 October 2008, 12:48 pm

sorry for the typos... but I think you got the message.
check it out...
http://www.olicruz@wordpress.com
Juliana Moreira Lima
BsB Brasil - Friday, 31 October 2008, 12:45 pm

Marcio, I totally agree. But I do have to admit that it's kind of cool that an african american with an arab name is up in the polls a few day before election day. I never thought I'd see the day... it seems like Americans are really ready fro a change, and who better to give it to them. Barack the Vote!!!!
Juliana Moreira Lima
BsB Brasil - Friday, 31 October 2008, 12:43 pm

Correction: Disastrous.
My bad.
http://www.orkut.com.br/Main#FullProfile.aspx?uid=14223326763628977769
Marcio Souza ('78 - '88)
Brasilia DF BRASIL - Friday, 31 October 2008, 11:58 am

Gotcha!
Right back atcha, Marc! (And I'm not quoting Sarah Palin...)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j8Iyu3orko&feature=related
Carleus'85
DC - Friday, 31 October 2008, 8:53 am

Elections in the U. S. are like a business and function like the business cycle. After two consecutive disasterous terms the shift will be naturally made to the Democratic Party, whose last candidate enjoyed getting blowed by interns. You guys got it easy, for regardless of who gets elected it'll be a win-win situation. It can't get any worse than it is, folks.
MarcioSouza ('78 - '88)
Brasilia DF BRASIL - Friday, 31 October 2008, 8:40 am

Ok... to tell you the truth, I'm about all argued out this election so I'll just say this... both choices SUCK. Choosing between these two candidates is like having to decide if you'd prefer to have a leg amputated or have terminal cancer. Carleus prefers cancer.
As long as we're posting YouTube stuff:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG4fe9GlWS8
Marc
Wellington FL - Thursday, 30 October 2008, 10:50 pm

Good Lord!!! I've been away from the Guestbook for a while and when I come back the topic is Fabio's Amanda love fest!!??! What's going on EABers??? Remember our heated (civilized) election debate from 4 years ago??? Wassup peeps? We are 5 days from what's shaping up to be the most historic election in our lifetimes!!! Where's the debate, the passionate ideas, your picks, predictions??? Pleeeaase let's share our thoughts here and I propose an Alumni Poll, if you're into it. Here's my pick....(Hum, I think I'm still undecided...) N O T ! Well, after 8 years of a total disastrous presidency at all levels-no exceptions- you might've just guessed who I already (early) voted for. The one who's going to unite us again, the one who's gonna put America back on top of the world, the right man for these troubling times... Change is in the air: YES WE CAN! What about you EABer? Who are you supporting and why? The Poll is open...Cheers!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq8Uc5BFogE
Carleus'85
DC - Thursday, 30 October 2008, 8:45 am

Ditto...
Sargeant Pepper's
- Tuesday, 21 October 2008, 10:30 pm

Fabio man, GET A WIFE!! I mean, a LIFE!!
class of 86
BSB - Monday, 20 October 2008, 2:53 pm

jz________________________
This is Fabio Pina trying to get in touch with TMBGAE Amanda Rose... Cade voce? Por que nao me liga mais (claro que nao de madrugada...)? I miss you very much! Raimundo Nonato (or Davi Felipe Sepulveda Pina) was born on the 10th of July. He is simply gorgeos! With a man&s face and blue eyes just like yours, Amanda...
Ok. Next time you get back to Brazil/Sao Paulo, please call me up on Sunday morning (after 9 AM...).
I really miss you, Amanda.
Beijos,
ps Just in case you are wondering about what TMBGAE means, here it goes: The Most Beautiful Girl At EAB.
http://jz-jornaldozeca.blogspot.com/
Fabio Pina
Guapocity GO Brasil - Saturday, 18 October 2008, 8:04 pm

It was great seeing everyone - it was a blast! Thanks especially to the organizers, who did a great job, and I was sorry to see the weekend end.
... See you all in Brasilia in a few years?
- Paulo Raffaelli, class of 1980
Paulo Raffaelli
San Francisco CA US - Wednesday, 15 October 2008, 9:20 pm

A little late, but I too wish to express my thanks to the organizers of this last reunion. Christy and I had a blast, even though we left early, and it was good to see everyone again. Hopefully it will not be so long til the next one.
Bob Grimste (81-83)
- Monday, 13 October 2008, 8:02 pm

Pepita,
I went to your website, but it is still under construction. You can get my info. that you requested from the EAB database, it is easy to access. Alex DeSeabra is also a great source on classmates, he goes all over the World to have a couple of beers with them, he spent a couple of months hear with me, then off to his next reunion. He says he runs a bio-tec company in Memphis, but he is probably just a closet millionaire.
All my Bests,
Phillip Journey
- Tuesday, 7 October 2008, 9:39 pm

Phillip Journey,
I can't believe I found you. Where are you living? Send me an email with your contacts: email, tel., etc. Have great memories of Brasilia, EAB and my great friends and parties.
Email: pepita@pepitaconsultoria.com
Take care!
Pepita Soler (Norma)
http://www.pepitaconsultoria.com
Norma Leyla Soler Montalvo
Rio de Janeiro RJ Brasil - Sunday, 5 October 2008, 6:37 pm

Norma, it is great to hear that you are doing well in Rio. We are a long way from SQS 703.
Phillip Journey
Phillip Journey
- Monday, 29 September 2008, 6:43 pm

Pepita (Norma Soler) Class 1980 - left EAB before completed - want to meet my old friends.
I am actually living at Rio de Janeiro, have 2 beautiful twin boys, 10 yrs, Felipe e Thiago, and want to receive emails of my classroom friends. Saudades!!!
Email: pepita@pepitaconsultoria.com
Lots of hugs....
Pepita Soler
http://www.pepitaconsultoria.com
Norma Leyla Soler Montalvo - PEPITA
Rio de Janeiro RJ Brasil - Wednesday, 24 September 2008, 4:31 pm

Next one? Two years... BSB. :-)
Marc
- Monday, 15 September 2008, 9:10 pm

Hey y'all! When/Where is the next one???
Amy Adams Nutt
Greenville SC - Monday, 15 September 2008, 9:51 am

Angela!! So good to hear from you! Thanks for posting. Regards to your sister. I am sure you made many happy as a result. Ale and others who took pictures -- Fantastic!! Thanks so much. And the continuing posts are awesome -- they kinda keep that weekend alive for all of us....
cheers,
ab
Aaron
- Thursday, 11 September 2008, 6:38 pm

We have started collecting links to Reunion 2008 photos here...
http://chiareli.dsl.visi.com/alumni/reunion2008/index.html
Michael
St. Paul MN USA - Wednesday, 10 September 2008, 9:23 pm

Hey Alex and Philippe Seabra...I will take a rain check on hearing you two play some music... that is a must!!! Angela, we will see you at the next one...where ever it may be. Beijos!! Amy... stay in touch!
Doug Lupo
Oakley KS USA - Wednesday, 10 September 2008, 1:21 pm

Paul's Reunion 2008 Class Photos are online!
http://picasaweb.google.com/eab.reunion/ClassPhotosReunion2008?pli=1#
Michael
St. Paul MN USA - Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 10:45 pm

I enjoyed reading all the messages from those who attended the Reunion. Too bad I couldn't make it. Next time for sure! I was able to recognize Doug Lupo, Alex Seabra, Aaron, Francisco Ruiz and Jeannette Campbell. Quantas saudades de todos! Abra&os de Angela.
Angela (Nininha) Santos
Brasilia DF Brasil - Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 12:27 pm

I was trying to get to Cameron's caringbridge site but it has been so long I could not log on. Does anyone know how to get on? It seems password protected now. I have been praying for Cameron for the last year and I saw him mentioned the other day and I wanted to get updated. Any help would be appreciated. thanks mba
http://KALSUBMAN@HOTMAIL.COM
MARY BETH ADAMS
KALAMAZOO mi usa - Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 11:13 am

Wow, what a blast!! My hat's off to everyone that made it possible. Great job.. great food... great everything!!! It really was great to see the EAB'ers, Alex and Philippe Seabra, man you guys are great, some things just never change, speaking of which, Patti, you really haven't changed...and that pic of you on my Harley will be a keeper for sure!! Amy,.it was a blast hanging with you and your hubby. I have to say, I will make it a point to be at the reunions from now on. There really isn't anything like it,and nothing like bringing back those days. I hope in the future we have the Patino girls, the Haxtons, The Sorg, The one and only Ralph Alvarado, Ginny and Subiza, Lucy and Angela Santos,and everyone that was from the 1978 & 1979 class. I'm sorry they didn't make it, and hope all is well, but a party without them is like Alex with hair, it just doesn't seem normal,.;) Great pics you guys!!!! Looking forward to the next one, I will be there!!
Thanks again everyone!!!!!!!! Doug Lupo 1979
Doug Lu[po
Oakley KS USA - Monday, 8 September 2008, 2:33 pm

Abracos a todos! I was SO glad that I was able to make it to the 2 events that I did, and able to catch up with the many wonderful people I remember from EAB. Small turn out from the class of 1979, but what was there was "choice" (if I do say so my self!) I really hope that all of us who swore to stay in touch this time, really do. As Patti Janis said, she has been all over the world, and the memories that are the clearest to her, are those of EAB. Why is that? Aaron, too funny, I used that same quote in my graduation speech in 1979, and it's still true after all this time. Mieke and Paul (and the rest of your "team"_) you did an AWESOME job! Having just planned/pulled off a national conference for my daughter's support group in July, I know what a chore it can be! And for the rest of you that couldn't stop giving Joanna and I !@#$% for not showing up to dinner 2 years ago: GET OVER IT! We came this time!!
Love, Jeannette - 1979
Jeannette (Campbell) Fallgren
- Saturday, 6 September 2008, 10:29 pm

Mike Jones (class of '80) here.
I had SO much fun at the reunion. My favorite part was Saturday night at the dinner/dance. Must be because some of the best memories I have of EAB were the dance parties! And because it was the perfect setting to sit around a table catching up with old EAB friends. It's cool how the friendships developed at EAB have lasted so well over the years, even in instances where there has been limited or even no contact - it's a beautiful thing I haven't experienced outside of EAB. Great to hang out with all my old buddies, including Martin, Sharon, Mike P, Karen, my sister Ruth, Paulo, Alex, Mieke, Philippe, Rebekah, Amy, Alyson, Melissa, Ann, Dave, Frank, Paul and all the other Esquivels, Aaron, the Rohrbachs, Lupo, Dan Hahne, Jeanette, Fred, Kyle, Helga, Joanna, Mike Y (bring your bro Tim next time please) and Ms. Janis. Thanks Mieke, Paul and for all your hard work, AWESOME job, you are greatly appreciated!
Mike Jones
jonesymike@comcast.net
Mike Jones
Lake Worth FL USA - Friday, 5 September 2008, 11:46 pm

Joy Joy Joy Grateful EAB Brasilia Lifelong friends Time machine Family All smiles Dance Dance Dance Yes What a Wonderful Weekend!!! Local arrangements committee... Paul, Mieke, Esquivel family, you rocked! Dear Michael, you are an EABer now. You can probably recite EAB stories as if you had studied there! Thanks for the countless hrs dedicated to communicate and facilitate the organization process. Mana Kika, thanks for driving up with the hubby and kids! It was beautiful to see you and your new big family, little Sis! Class of 1984: thanks for being there! We were 5, but what 5 we were! It was wonderful to see so many old friends and make new ones. It was another Magical Weekend! Thanks to all who helped make more wonderful memories connected with EAB. We are a special kind of breed and when we get together we feel like such a family, people who shared experiences that felt so normal to us, but which are so unusual and special compared to our everyday colleague's k-12 experiences. Great words by Aaron! Ditto ditto ditto.
Friends, I ask that we gather as an EAB family now to show some support to a dear friend from class of 1984, Henry Allen (aka Hank Gefter), who is saying goodbye to his dear son Cameron. Cameron was diagnosed with a brain tumor two yrs ago, has been an inspiration to all of us through his difficult journey, and as he prepares to depart and be relieved of his suffering, he continues to inspire us, as has Henry. You can leave your messages of support at this Caring Bridge website: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/cameron
Be very thankful for those you love and have by your side. Sending you all um super abra&o. Ale
Alessandra Chiareli '84
St. Paul MN USA - Friday, 5 September 2008, 10:57 pm

Hello All,
Thank you all for the kind words that you have shared in the guestbook. I too had a great time at the reunion. The Fogo on Thursday, the reception and Grill from Ipanema on Friday, the Gala Dinner/Dance on Saturday and the picnic on Sunday all had a great showing. I still could not have done this all without the help of Mieke. What a great friend and person she is. It was great to see old friends, and again meet several new EAB alumni. I wish more could have attended, but a great time was still had by all with those that showed.
I do have an apology to make to the class of 1988. I mentioned at the dinner that the class of 1986 had the most attendees. Well......you guys beat us out by 1. Class of 1988 had 12 attendees, all great people, and my class of 1986 came in 2nd place with 11. Good job class of 1988.
Until we all meet again. Below are my pictures. Please enjoy and see you all soon.
Abracos to all.
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=18exa3u7.1x9cwjc3&x=0&y=z6e0pe&localeid=en_US
Paul Esquivel
Woodbridge VA United States - Wednesday, 3 September 2008, 7:53 pm

What a wonderful Reunion it was. So lovely to see old friends after such a long absence. It was definitely worth flying up from Brazil to take part in it. To my class of 86 colleagues let&s make another strong showing in the next Reunion. Abra&os to all. Antonio
Antonio Rache
S&o Paulo SP Brazil - Wednesday, 3 September 2008, 6:52 am

I'm so jealous!!! I really wish I could've been there. For those of you who took pics... WHERE ARE THEY????
Post them, quick! We want to see all the fun we missed out on!
Beijos to all and hopefully plenty of you will make it down to Brasilia for our 2010 Reunion.
And the coundown begins....
Juliana Moreira Lima
BsB DF Brasil - Monday, 1 September 2008, 6:25 pm

Aaron, you hit a bullseye with your post!
Paul and Mieke, thx 4 everything!
Wow, what a weekend!
http://www.orkut.com/Profile.aspx?uid=14223326763628977769
Marcio Souza ('78 - '88)
Brasilia DF BRASIL - Sunday, 31 August 2008, 12:44 am

Philippe, You are being quoted a lot! Maybe the presidential candidates could use a bit of your help.... Nicely done!
Aaron
- Friday, 29 August 2008, 5:24 pm

What a great reunion. Thank you, committee, for such a job well done. I am so glad I came. It was great to see old friends, stir up fond memories and connect with people I hadn't met before who share the EAB experience. It was great to tap into the spirit of Brasil by proxy. I think Phillippe said it well: there is something about Brasil that touches people. And I am one who was touched. I won't miss the next one.
Wendy Bassett
- Friday, 29 August 2008, 3:19 pm

I just want to say "THANK YOU" Mieke, Paul and everyone else who was on the committee and pulled this reunion off without a flaw. Your work of putting this together which I know was grewling truly paid off. It was wonderful seeing so many of you whom I had not seen since the last reunion I was at, along with those whom I had not seen in over 20 years since I left Brazil. I had an amazing time at all events. Of all the places I have traveled over the years I have to say Brazil definitly holds the fondest of memories for me as well as for most of you!!! As for the picnic I wished I had gotton there alot earlier to see some whom I missed, unfortunately something came up with in our family that prevented that from being able to happen. It was wonderful catching up on old times with everyone.
KUDOS to all who put together a FANTASTIC Reunion. I hope to make it to the next one as I would love to make it back to Brazil.
Sincerely
Gretchen Rohrbach
Gretchen Rohrbach
Kernersville NC USA - Friday, 29 August 2008, 8:46 am

I wanted to write a quick note to thank those EAB reunion planners, Alessandra and her webmaster, cat-caretaker, Michael, also Mieke, Philippe, Paul and the other members of the "nation of Esquivel", who have been consistently dedicated and selfless in their determination to coordinate and plan these reunions every 3-5 years. I am glad I attended and saw some of the classmates I haven't seen in 25yrs. This reunion gave me an opportunity to put a face to the names of people I have heard about for years, who left Brasilia in 1981, just as I arrived in 1982. Also, I am now able to put a face to the names I have been reading in the EAB blogs. I am glad to see everyone is successful, healthy and happy. Everyone, stay safe and stay out of trouble...hope to see you again. Kimberly Elliott (class of 83')
Kimberleeee
- Thursday, 28 August 2008, 8:46 pm

So...I was planning to write something nice and interesting after Christina's (Tininha's) message, when Aaron comes in with these beautiful words and a quote from Khalil Gibran! How could I possibly top that??!! (I'm kidding). I had such a fun weekend with all my old friends and met new ones! I would like to thank all the reunion organizers, they did an amazing job! I hope to see everyone at the next reunion! Take care!
Luisa Barbosa Calhman
Basking Ridge NJ USA - Thursday, 28 August 2008, 8:41 pm

Kahlil Gibran says: "And in the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed." I certainly have been refreshed!! Talk about riding a great wave....EAB reunions have always been and continue to be extremely meaningful to me. Outside of my family, I cannot think of a safer "pool" to dive deep into without fear of what may be lurking beneath the surface. I can share openly, listen to differing view points, feel warmth and unconditional acceptance--I don't often find that. Always, I leave feeling better about myself, a renewed sense of just exactly who I am, a heart more full, a little more courage to face whatever life throws my way and a pocketful of wonderful new friends. I am grateful to all who attended for contributing to the magic and making me feel so welcome. Can't thank Paul, Mieke, Esquivels, Philippe enough for their work. I missed many who weren't there, but as Philippe so aptly put it "for those who are here, it is enough". Kyle, I expect an entire Charleston routine next time with Wendy! mil abracos -- Let's jump in again soon!
Aaron
- Thursday, 28 August 2008, 9:58 am

Hi EAB alumns, Hope this finds everyone recovered from a great weekend! I had a wonderful time catching up with people I had not seen in years and getting to know some that I had never really had a chance to meet. Thank you to all the organizers--it was clear they spent a lot of time making it all happen. It was a great event and I know many of us have already started counting down to the next one! Here is a link to some of the pictures Luisa Barbosa (now Calhman) and I took at the events. We wish we had taken more and can't wait to see everyone else's. Stay in touch! All the best to everyone, Tininha
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=mkyec0b.bqco9hr7&x=0&y=ka59ai&localeid=en_US
Christina Alves (now deCastro)
Scarsdale NY USA - Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 10:21 pm

I can't believe the reunion has come and gone. It went by so quickly. What a AWESOME weekend! From what I saw, it looked like all had a GREAT time. It was so much fun seeing so many old friends and making new ones. I am still recovering from all the dancing on Saturday. It's been awhile since I've danced that much. Thanks so much Paul, Mieke, Alessandra, Michael and Philippe for making this weekend such a memorable one. I know how much you had to go through to make it a successful weekend, so give yourselves a pat on the back because it was successful. Those of you who said you were going to be there but didn't make it sure missed a fun time. I hope you can make it to the next reunion wherever it may be.
Laura (Esquivel) Boodley
- Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 2:22 pm

Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to put this together. I had a great time Friday night catching up - it was awesome to see everyone from EAB. As if 30 years were just yesterday. Wish I could have worked the whole weekend into my schedule. Looking forward to next time.
Amy Adams Nutt
Greenville SC - Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 1:29 pm

Hey fellow EAB alumni, what a great reunion. It was good to see classmates, and also fun to meet others. Karen I want you to lobby New Zealand Rugby Leagure to get them on the next olympics. Sharon, you're a wonderful person, not much more to add there. Alex, I still want to hear some music, can I buy a CD or something? Mike & Ruth J, it was fun on the tour. Martin, good to see you again and please ask Julia to put "tranch" in some sort of context so I can actually understand what she's talking about... Paulo, great time at Air & Space, I finally got back onto Skylab after a 31 year hiatus. Finally, thanks to the "staff" especially Paul and Mieke for taking time to put this together.
Mike Pinch
Seattle WA - Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 8:39 am

whoops, I meant MIEKE, not Mike--in my thank you for all the planning--although the Mike I met from a previous class was very nice, too...LOL ;-) Gabbi
P.S. And of course, thanks to Alessandra and another Michael for keeping this website going...
Gabbi Hayes Sarrano
- Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 6:06 pm

Esquivels, Mike, et al., you all did a wonderful job and I know everyone was grateful that you took the initiative, time and effort to plan this event so nicely. I had a really good time despite having only gone to EAB for the one year. It was nice to meet all the people I never met before, in addition to reconnecting with those I did know from that year. :) Thanks again. Keep in touch, everyone--& if you come back to DC again or, for the local folks, if you have a little get-together, give me a holler (I'm in the database)...beijos, Gabbi
Gabbi Hayes Sarrano
Alexandria VA USA - Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 6:03 pm

After meeting some of my friends at the reunion my kids said to me "no wonder you wanted to come, they are all crazy people just like you!" A nicer compliment I have never been paid. Teri, Ruth, Alex, Mike & Mike, thanks for being so nice to my kids (and me!). We all had a great weekend. Saturday night was so much fun; my legs still ache from all the dancing! I come home from the reunions feeling happy. Thank you Paul and Mieke, and all who put these together. You are much appreciated.
Karen McLevie
Karen McLevie
Encinitas Ca - Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 4:47 pm

Just amazing. I've been to any number of reunions sponsored by all kinds of institutions and they all pale in comparison to over-the-top execution of this reunion by a handful of super dedicated and super capable EAB grads. My hat's off to you all - you really did an amazing job! And yes, it's great to re-connect with folks after a few decades.
Martin Gonzalez
- Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 10:22 am

Mieke and Paul... Way to go. Great job, great party! Thanks a million!
Philippe Seabra
- Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 6:35 am

Well, we now have another incredibly fun and successful reunion tucked away under our collective EAB belt. WHAT A FUN WEEKEND!!! Many thanks to Paul for doing such a great job pulling this all together. Mieke, what can I say, Thanks so much dealing with all of the "Where the rubber hits the road" aspects of this reunion. I'm sure that wasn't easy. Michael and Ale, thanks for keeping us bonded through this wonderful website (tanks for the spell check on the guest book, Michael!). I loved the fact that this was the biggest turnout from my fellow members of the Class of 1980 in the history of the reunions. It was great seeing everyone and catching up. All of a sudden 28 years seemed like no time at all. It's a beautiful thing. The magic continues. I can't wait to see the pictures! Um abracao a todos.
Alex DeSeabra
Washington DC - Monday, 25 August 2008, 9:19 pm

Hello all. I am pretty well recovered from a long and fun weekend with my family and fellow EABers. I was happy to see most of the reunion regulars who have faithfully attended since 1995 and those that learned about the website and decided to join us for the weekend. Mieke and Paul, thanks for all the time and effort you both spent to see we all had fun. I hope you were able to enjoy yourselves. I have pasted a link to the pictures I took. Hope everyone made it home safe and sound. Arabelis and I head back to NY at the end of the week.
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=76swr23.d8nu02j&x=0&y=tsmaan&localeid=en_US
David Esquivel
Grand Island NY USA - Monday, 25 August 2008, 7:45 pm

jz___________________ Procura-se
Queridos amigos da EAB,
Estou em busca do Sr. Mohammed Faik Al-Tikriti e da Sra. Amanda Rose que simplesmente sumiram. Alguem tem noticias deles?
Beijos,
jz
Fabio Pina
Brasilia DF Brazil - Monday, 25 August 2008, 3:47 pm

Many thanks to Paul, Mieke,and everyone that has made the reunions such a success through the years! I had a great time seeing and laughing with people I haven't seen in ages. It is always a great time getting back in touch with my EAB family. Gabriela, I wish you much success in DC. Ladies (all of you!), you are stunning, keep up the good work. Touring the town (inadvertently or otherwise) was fun, too. I send warm hugs to those we missed this year with the sincere hope to see you in the future. Safe passage to all as we continue with our everyday lives (sigh!). I am starting my reunion savings account for the next one as we speak. IT IS SO WORTH IT!
Jestina
- Monday, 25 August 2008, 10:13 am

Wow! What an excellent dinner/dance! Paul, Meike and all, you guys did a fantastic job! It was great to see so many people that I haven't seen in so long. Let's keep in touch!
Dan Esquivel '85
Springfield VA USA - Saturday, 23 August 2008, 11:12 pm

Live coverage of the 2008 reunion ... The gala dinner-dance is now in full swing. Class photos have been taken and will be available on this site next week. The careful planning of Paul, Mieke and their team is resulting in a great event! Everyone here sends warm regards to those who could not attend.
Michael Haase
Washington DC USA - Saturday, 23 August 2008, 9:53 pm

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