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California Dreaming

9/8/2016

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When I was a burned-out sad grad student in Michigan in 1991, Sam in California proposed to me. I could either stay in Michigan an extra year and finish with two degrees, or drop the second degree and my TA and leave in one semester. I couldn't decide. But every time I got in my car, California Dreaming came on the radio. I heeded the advice of the Mamas and the Papas and Sam, and fled to California. When I left 24 years later,  that song came on the radio as I approached the state line. Cheers, California! I'll always love you, but I've got to go.
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Anne Greski
9/11/2016 09:56:55 am

Yes! I'm California Dreaming from Georgia too!
Especially loved the last shot of you on the "cool" California beach... Brrrrrr!
Miss seeing you Yvonne! Thanks for your posts that keep me up on what's new with you!

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Yvonne link
9/11/2016 06:49:42 pm

I miss you, too, Anne! I still think it's funny that you left CA before I did. Enjoy that southern hospitality!

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