John--Please consider joining us.
To: Brian Kerecz who wrote (33568)
From: Fred Levine
Saturday, Dec 25, 1999 10:29 AM ET
Reply # of 33574
Brian-- What a terrific idea. Let's talk more.
I have spent time in many undeveloped countries, and even taught in Zimbabwe, but my favorite for giving is Eritrea.
Unlike India, where I visited last year, Eritrea has no crime, corruption, refuses foreign aid, and has a
post-revolutionary glow. My wife and I visited their University, which is taught in English, and it did receive private aid
from Sweden.
FWIW, I personally hate things, and find Xmas gifts aversive. I talked my family into pooling the money normally
designated for gifts to a needy cause and we did so for several years until a cousin rebelled. Lets talk privately. You
have a wonderful idea. Maybe more beneficiaries of the stock market will join us!
fred
John-- I won't bore others more because I think it is wrong to be OT. But since you raise the issue of Christmas spirit, I thought it appropriate. If others want to contribute either let Brian or me know privately, or put it public so others may be interested, There is more on the AMAT thread.
fred |
