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Brother Mark has touched down in Riyadh, capitol of Saudi Arabia, for another year of bringing the joys of English to Arab nationals. \u00a0It’s a challenging working environment, but he got through last year, so I’m sure he can do this one, too. \u00a0It takes a certain kind of person to be outside their birth culture and thrive. \u00a0Mark’s done it for 20 + years and so has Mary (sister).<\/p>\n
I spoke with both of them today via Skype, a near miracle as far as I’m concerned. \u00a0Their premium service, which I just repurchased, allows Mark, Mary, and me to be on a visual call at the same time: \u00a0Riyadh–Singapore–Minnesota. \u00a0We did it several times last year and it amazed me every time. \u00a0(BTW: \u00a0Woollies who read this. \u00a0We could use my subscription to loop in Paul and Jimmy, too)<\/p>\n
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