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The Wind Telephone

In Japan, keeping up with the dead is pretty commonplace. They continue to be part of the family with focus and energy. I think it’s admirable. Humans have a difficult time facing the unknown. The... Read More
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Homeroom

A Story by Joanna Elizabeth. Lauren, There are so many priceless moments in time we had together that only you and I can cherish for eternity.  These are two I feel the rest of your... Read More
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Sisters For Life

Story by Sybil Ottenstein I met at a Shabbat dinner of a mutual friend in Tel Aviv and it was soulmate friendship at first sight. Two American girls living in Israel, Lauren new to the country... Read More
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The Devil’s Advocate

Rambling memories of a loved LKW, gone in this world, journeying on in the next. I promise, future stories will be more cohesive. Read More
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A revived friendship

Story by James Nguyen. I’ve known Lauren since the 6th grade. I recently saw the film,“Steve Jobs,” and Aaron Sorkin, the writer, described his movie as “a painting, not a photograph” of who Steve Jobs... Read More
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Shabbat candles on Kilimanjaro

Story by Yaniv Hoffman. Music by Wild Child, “Silly Things”. Base Camp. Yaniv and Lauren. Candles.                                      ... Read More
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Never cry when you run. Welcome to The Phoenix Project.

Music included was Neutral Milk Hotel, “King of Carrot Flowers Part 1”   For anyone looking, here are a few of my favorite podcasts: Serial This American Life Radiolab Invisibilia The Moth  99% Invisible Note... Read More

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