tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669014558058667367.post7658685137659191767..comments2014-10-17T23:22:17.725-04:00Comments on A Web of Thoughts: Experiencing the Power of Language Laura M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14391128208397106580noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669014558058667367.post-78517965192324010812014-03-06T23:51:56.167-05:002014-03-06T23:51:56.167-05:00You have demonstrated through your writing the pow...You have demonstrated through your writing the power of connecting with other human beings, as well as the importance of a power connection for your laptop. A clever juxtaposition of ideas. The pursuit of one connection lead to a much more significant one. Your piece speaks volumes for the capacity of language to facilitate contact. Great to read!Alan j Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06077195459186935005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669014558058667367.post-13782576457149907852014-03-06T20:47:58.542-05:002014-03-06T20:47:58.542-05:00I've often wondered how my ESL students feel. ...I've often wondered how my ESL students feel. Are they anxious all day until they get home and can relax, speak to family that understands? Thankful that you were a bright spot for your new friend. make.share.givehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01576370591210075243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669014558058667367.post-19816174141132009772014-03-06T14:13:19.136-05:002014-03-06T14:13:19.136-05:00I've had to ac as an interpreter twice in the ...I've had to ac as an interpreter twice in the Portland, OR airport. Both times, I my sister was checking in to return home. Each time I was moved from glad to help, to really ticked that airlines aren't prepared for this, to angry they didn't give my sister some sort of perk because I helped out, and back to glad I helped. It was making a connection with the other person, and knowing they appreciated my help, that mattered.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com