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Chin-Sun Lee's avatar

how amazing to have this experience—and to think you almost didn't apply! there is something about visiting your ancestral home that can only be experienced, that words alone can't convey. i remember the first time i went to korea as a teenager, finding myself surrounded by people who looked like me and spoke the native language i'd almost forgotten...i didn't expect to be so moved.

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Maurice Carlos Ruffin's avatar

Thank you, Chin-Sun! I'm glad you had that experience so early in life 😌

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Leanne Ogasawara's avatar

Both Mike and I (in our Sewanee workshop) lived in Southern Africa (me in Lesotho) and the experience was life-changing... Africa is so huge... and I wonder if I will ever get to see more of it? I really hope to hear more about your experiences in Senegal. I even love the name! What an incredible experience!

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Maurice Carlos Ruffin's avatar

Thank you, Leanne! 💕

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Natalie J. James's avatar

Ooof, I feel all of this. Would love to grab you coffee at Baldwin if you'll be around for a bit.

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Maurice Carlos Ruffin's avatar

Hi I'll be around more in October November. If you reach then we can connect then. Thanks!🎊

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Natalie J. James's avatar

Sounds good!

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Kara Norman's avatar

🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

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