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[doitrockapella]

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A few brief notes: 1) Good luck and best wishes to all the students gearing up to start school this week. While I know the end of summer vacation and the onset of the school year may seem like an event to anticipate with a sense of mounting dread instead of enthusiasm, remember that — in the words of South African activist and former president Nelson Mandela — "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Increasing access to education is one of the main pursuits of the Sandiego Foundation, and we share American statesman Benjamin Franklin's opinion that "an investment in knowledge pays the best interest." We pride ourselves on the number of scholarships we're able to offer to students of all ages and educational goals, as well as grants and other financial support. If you're getting ready for school and finding that you'd welcome some additional financial assistance in the coming semester, please don't hesitate to make contact; we still have plenty of scholarships as yet unawarded, and will continue to accept applications for them through the end of this week. It's your job to chase your dreams. We at the Sandiego Foundation want nothing more than to help you get there. 2) Speaking of the Foundation, we're still in the process of getting our fall calendar of events fleshed out, and I'm always open to new ideas for community functions that people might like to see and take part in. One can only attend so many dinners, socials, and golf outings before things start getting tedious. So, a poll for the masses: what sort of event would you most like to see come to Recollé? (At the risk of invoking a verbal cliché, I really would like to put the "fun" back into "fundraiser" on a much more regular basis.) 3) The usual daily mail contained a number of packages that I was expecting to see delivered, and a few unexpected ones marked with what seems to be the Retrospec logo. Experienced recipients, is there anything I should be particularly concerned about before I open these? 4) On a more personal note, I'm interested in hiring the services of a sketch artist, for a certain project I'm hoping to further. If you have the skills, time, and interest — or know someone who may be available for hire — please feel free to get in touch with me at your earliest convenience.

Comments

[doitrockapella]

That's right. And I suppose you could say the foundation is my own way of helping people get a fair deal — because I'm well aware of all the help I received along the way, getting to where I am today. These days I think it's my turn to make opportunities for other people, because I wouldn't be where I am now if someone hadn't once helped to make them for me.

[insantafe]

[ She is speaking to his very soul right now. Little does Ms. Sandiego know, but that is exactly the kind of person Jack dreamed being, if he ever had the money for it. ]

I’m glad to hear there’s still someone out there who thinks that way. It’s surprising how many people lose sight of all the people who help them get somewhere, and a few generations down the line, no one remembers a thing, and it’s like it never happened at all.

[ But that’s beside the point. ]

I appreciate what you’re doing, Ms. Sandiego. You’ll be the first to know when I have the article ready.

[doitrockapella]

And what about my drawings? I hope you're still willing to offer your talents?

Assuming it won't interfere with your studies, of course.

[insantafe]

I said I'll do those drawings first, and I plan to stick by that. Just let me know when you want me to swing by and I'll make it work.

[doitrockapella]

How about over lunch this coming weekend? I know there are a smattering of cafes and the like scattered around near campus. I'll spring for sandwiches.

[insantafe]

I can do that. I’ll bring a few different sketchbooks so you can decide what size you want for yourself. That sound good?

[doitrockapella]

That sounds perfect. Send me a text about an hour before you want to meet up. That'll leave me plenty of time to get out of whatever I'm doing and make it to the rendezvous.