Coming home

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A member of a foreign service family lived all over the world from childhood, stopping in each assigned post for three or four years and returning to Washington after every two posts. She describes the period after her diplomat father was killed in a plane crash and her later return to Washington.

author: Cheney, Margaret
Personal narratives, Washington, D.C., Family, Diplomats, Diplomatic and consular service, Diplomatic service

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"Don't fight the universe"

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A research assistant from a university theatre department in Belgium, Cristy Lytal, believes that two people who she felt could not teach her anything, gave her the best advice she ever got. Professor Olivier taught her how to relax and Professor Phyllis taught lessons about life.

author: Lytal, Cristy
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Research Personnel, Research scientists, Lytal, Cristy

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Bradlee

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Ben Bradlee, editor of the Washington Post looks back on his marriages, his kids, and describes why he loves life at 81. The raspy-voiced legend epitomizes resilience, optimism, and passion, which are the three secrets to aging well.

author: Krasnow, Iris
Public affairs, Washington Post (Newspaper), Newspaper editors, Bradlee, Ben

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subjects list: Social aspects, Washington, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
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