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BY ORDER OF THE AUTHOR - Wendell Berry's introduction to Jayber Crow.
This article was posted to Jayber on 12 August 2005 by to the following categories: Family.
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This weekend is the Northwoods Triathlon. Mandy is racing in it along with her friends Chloe H. and Matt C.. Mandy has been training for a year in preparation for this weekend and nervous tension is high.
After we get back, I'll post some photos for those of you who aren't able to be there in person.
Two people that will be there, are Brian and Jill! My dad's cousin, Arlys and her husband Jeff live in Nevis and Brian and Jill are going to be staying with them. Here's a picture of Brian, all set to go:
