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"Yeah, I liked it. It was better than '1984'," she said. This time I didn't ask to borrow it. I went straight to Barnes & Noble.

Next was "Animal Farm." I knew I had to read this Orwell guy, and Cleo said it was shorter than "1984." Hey, I'm 44. I don't have forever.

Then came Truman Capote's "In Cold Blood." I read it almost straight through. Cleo was doing a great job showing the way. I began to get excited, like a kid, when I saw a new book lying around the house.

Recently, I found a weathered paperback called "Breakfast of Champions" by Kurt Vonnegut buried on the kitchen table. I couldn't wait to see if this was my next lesson. I called out to Cleo, who was down the hallway working at her computer. "Yo, Cleo …"

Cassie lives in Frederick, Md.

© 2007

 
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  • Posted By: erica_j @ 01/17/2008 7:41:17 PM

    Comment: Cindy, I think it was incredibly inappropriate for you to post a comment like that. I'm truly sorry for your friend and I hope she's doing better... but posting personal comments which have no relevance to this website was a poor misjudgement on your part.

  • Posted By: chowder2008 @ 01/08/2008 7:18:43 AM

    Comment: Very inspiring story. The fact that he went back to school at an older age shows character. I can imagine it being very tough and humbling. Kudos to you!

  • Posted By: rc6309 @ 12/28/2007 1:14:33 PM

    Comment: Cindy, my e-mail address is ron_cassie@yahoo.com. Would you contact me?

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