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I was visiting with Jeanette, a classmate of mine, on campus when he approached, trailing his rollerboard suitcase, and asked for directions to a city information bureau. He had a British accent and friendly manner. He had just gotten off the bus from Buffalo and had walked a couple of blocks to where we met. He is visiting Toronto from Coventry England. Jeanette was just on her way to meet a friend so I told him I would give him directions. He seemed an interesting fellow so we stood on the street chatting for a few minutes. He was surprised (and pleased) that I knew of Coventry because, as he said, many people draw a blank when he mentions it. It is famous for its cathedral, among other things. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coventry) We shook hands. Meet John from Coventry.
John is 84 and is retired from a career in the plastics manufacturing industry. “Do you know of bakelite?” he asked. “Yes, I do.” “Well my career didn’t have anything to do with bakelite” he said with a wry smile, but with other forms of plastic. “Were you a chemical engineer?” I asked, trying to get a handle on his expertise. “Well, you’re glorifying me just a bit” he said. Call it a “production manager.”
John has arrived in Toronto to spend the final week of his holiday getting to know this part of Canada. He started out in New York before going to Buffalo prior to his arrival in Toronto. He had the name and address of a hostel to stay at but wanted to get to the visitor’s bureau for maps and other suggestions for his week in the city. I told him there is an office nearby and said I would walk him over but first I wanted to invite him to join my Human Family photography project. “Sure” he said. “I’d be glad to.” I asked him if he’s ever heard of Humans of New York. “Can’t say that I have” he replied. “Good” I continued, because this isn’t quite the same.” We laughed as I got even with him for his use of bakelite as an example of what he had not worked with. John had that friendly, dry wit which we often associate with the British.
As we moved out of the direct afternoon sunlight to a rather grungy nearby loading dock which offered diffuse light, John said he had been interested in photography in past years. “Have you ever worked with wet plates?” Wow. I feel that my past experience with developing 35mm black and white film sets me apart from most people I know and here’s a guy who has worked with wet plates! Photos taken, we continued to chat and he was a fascinating man. “What has been your biggest surprise so far on this trip?” I asked. “I had no idea that Buffalo had a load of Frank Lloyd Wright homes so that was a fantastic treat. I had architecture student flatmates when I was in school and some of it rubbed off on me. I really appreciate architecture.” (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Lloyd_Wright) I asked if he’d seen Niagara Falls and he said “Oh yes. I couldn’t be that close to the Falls without taking the boat tour and getting myself soaked in the spray!” I asked if he traveled a lot and he said “There were a number of years when I was unable to travel, so now I’m trying to make up for it.” What a guy.
When I asked about the greatest challenge he’s faced in life he said “I can’t really give you an answer to that one so I’ll just take a pass.” “How about a message to share through my project?” “Well” he said, “don’t give people advice because given a bit of encouragement they can usually figure things out for themselves using their own resources.” A most interesting message. “What did you like most about your career in the plastics manufacturing industry?” “I’d say the greatest satisfaction was in getting people to do what they really didn’t want to do” he said. “Oh, so you’re a very persuasive guy?” “No, you don’t get it” he said. “You don’t persuade; you encourage them to come up with the idea themselves and volunteer to do it!” I couldn’t help laughing. What an interesting and clever fellow.
I asked if he had an email address to send his photo to and he said “I’m afraid not. My cyber footprint is nonexistent but thank you anyway.”
I walked John over to the travel bureau, only to discover it had been moved to Union Station about a mile away. “That’s fine” John said. “Just point me in the right direction and I’ll be fine. My suitcase just follows along quietly on its wheels.” I walked him to Yonge Street and pointed him south. It was time for me to head for home and for John to find his map and accommodations for the night. I hope I’ve got half that much spirit of adventure when I reach 84.
Thank you John for the friendly chat and for taking part in the Human Family project. Enjoy your stay in Toronto and safe travels back to Coventry.
This is my 78th submission to The Human Family on Flickr.
You can view more street portraits and stories by visiting The Human Family.
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文题越走越远，也不便多说什么了，当然我也知道这和我一开始想写这篇散文的目的已经偏离了，不过没关系，也没必要时时表露自己的情由嘛，也可是说一些别的事情。只要话不过分的话，说点什么不可以呢？随笔就是随便说说，文字跟随心意走动，偏题偶尔为之亦可，是为闲情逸趣。有时候，很开心，想着想着就难过了；相对的是，难过的时候，如果努力想着一些美好的事，也许还会自己一个人开心起来。事情的进展往往是变幻莫测的，何况是去揣度一个人的心思呢？想着想着、写着写着，可能心境就转移了。
真心对我好的人，其实我都知道，原谅我不会表达；欺骗我感情的人，其实我也明了，只是我不愿揭穿。我只是装糊涂，不是真糊涂，挑明了连普通朋友都没得做；我只是不计较，别当我好欺负，较真了我也那个没功夫。我可以很火热，也可以很冷酷，取决你对朋友真诚的态度；我能够很执着，也能够很洒脱，要看你对感情用心的程度。掏心掏肺的付出，不是换来一生知己，就是换来一身伤痕；倾心倾情的守护，不是得到一份真情，就是得到一次教训。
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文题越走越远，也不便多说什么了，当然我也知道这和我一开始想写这篇散文的目的已经偏离了，不过没关系，也没必要时时表露自己的情由嘛，也可是说一些别的事情。只要话不过分的话，说点什么不可以呢？随笔就是随便说说，文字跟随心意走动，偏题偶尔为之亦可，是为闲情逸趣。有时候，很开心，想着想着就难过了；相对的是，难过的时候，如果努力想着一些美好的事，也许还会自己一个人开心起来。事情的进展往往是变幻莫测的，何况是去揣度一个人的心思呢？想着想着、写着写着，可能心境就转移了。
Intel introduced the 2nd generation Intel-powered classmate PC platform - an affordable, fully functional, rugged Internet-centric computer platform with different choices for manufacturers to tailor laptop models for a variety of education needs. These PCs have wireless capability, longer battery life, water resistant keyboards and are more shock resistant if dropped.
Chapter 1.1 - Classmate....
She was curious and step by step she walk out her house.
Someone was sitting there, is a girl.
Soon: Are you the one who's calling me???
Girl: Yesssssssssss!!! Yessssssssss!!!!
Soon: Who are you, why are you calling me? Do you know what time is now???
Girl: Youuuuu....proooomiiise tooooooo....heeeeeeeelp.....meeeeeeeee,
youuuuuu....sayyyyyy....you'lllll...heeeeelp...meeeee!!!
Soon: I dont know you.....what you want???
Girl: I'mmmmmm youuuuu friiiiiennnddddd.....Liiiii.....Liii.....Sa.
Soon: Lisa??? You're Lisa????
Soon start to panic, because 2 days ago, her teacher told them,
Lisa will not coming back to class anymore. She hit by a car.
Suddenly something was pushing Soon away....she fall....she was fainted.......
....to be continue.......
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Looks as if everyone is wearing shoes. Given the age differences of the students this is a one-room schoolhouse. Four of the boys are wearing neckties; two are wearing overalls.
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U.S. Army photos by Victoria Choi
By Victoria Choi
USAG Humphreys Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS — Summer vacation has come to a close and Humphreys American School (HAS) welcomed children back here on Monday morning, Aug. 27.
All elementary and middle school students with their parents were welcomed by HAS Principal Joyce Diggs and Colonel Darin S. Conkright, United States Army Garrison Humphreys Commander, at the bell-ringing ceremony. This traditional gathering is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and their families to formally usher in the year and welcome new members of Camp Humphreys community to the campus.
“The ringing of the school year brings the whole school together and starts the new (school) year in a good cheerful way. That is the way in which we welcome each other,” said Elena Johnson, the school librarian.
In his speech, Conkright emphasized the importance of reading and physical fitness for students.
“Anytime you can read and you have chance to, do it. It is much more fun than watching TV,” he said. “If you do those things, everything else in life is easy, I promise,” he added.
At the end of the brief ceremony children, parents and teachers yelled out ‘Yeah’ while HAS principal and the Garrison Commander rang the bell which represents the official opening of the new school year.
After the ceremony, students proceeded to their classrooms and got the opportunity to get to know their new classmates and teachers. They also got introduced to teacher’s rules, regulations and expectations.
“During the first day there a lot of administrative things that need to be done. But once we get through that we get right into educational components. I think it was wonderful that we had a sunny day and our garrison commander came and rang our school year for us. I think it was wonderful way to bring the school and the community together,” said Carlon Munroe, the elementary school teacher.
“The school provides great support and I believe kids are excited to be here. They are eager to learn and it is great. It is the best we can expect.”
The Classmates PC can be used to program robots with Lego blocks electronic devices via a conceptual programming software, bundled.