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Alexander Ipfelkofer's avatar

This is the perfect travel guide! Having studied American and English Literature, esp. Thoreau and Emerson, struck a chord back then. Tempted to hop on the next plane, then again school starts in 3 hours! Bookmarked this to come back and follow those many links. Also, Elvis is on our To Watch list, good to know it doesn't suck! :)

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Jennifer's avatar

Reading from your link Emerson essay on Friendship:

'A man is reputed to have thought and eloquence; he cannot, for all that, say a word to his cousin or his uncle. They accuse his silence with as much reason as they would blame the insignificance of a dial in the shade. In the sun it will mark the hour. Among those who enjoy his thought, he will regain his tongue.'

That last sentence might be wise comfort for some of us. Thanks Kate

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