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What are the characteristics of a true friend?

Posted on Dec 3rd, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

I had a best friend when I was young. We went to school together through eighth grade, then she moved away. All during high school we corresponded and occasionally visited each other. For a time... More »

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Who is the most intruiguing person you've met recently?

Posted on Oct 5th, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

Because of some health issues I don't meet many people, especially these days when my immune system could be threatened by two different flu strains. But the most interesting people I have met are my... More »

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Who do you miss most right now?

Posted on Sep 26th, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

Last night I was talking with a nephew about his grandfather. My father died twenty years ago, when this nephew was only five months old and my fourth son was only six days old. They... More »

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What is your community like?

Posted on Aug 3rd, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

I think of the Muslim community. This includes all practicing Muslims in Lexington. Most are immigrants, with some Americans scattered here and there. Most are also Arabs. A fairly large number of families, for a... More »

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Who is the sanest person you know?

Posted on Oct 6th, 2008 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

My husband is even-tempered, steady, and very sane. Several years ago I realized that he is very much like my mother. Some of our sons take after him. Some are a little more like me--head... More »

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What friend or beloved family member lives furthest from you?

Posted on Aug 30th, 2008 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

Many family members live in other countries--some on the other side of the world. Of course it's hard to be separated. We stay in touch through email and phone calls. Many years ago I went... More »

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What's your favorite way to meet people?

Posted on Jan 6th, 2008 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

Because I work from home, the easiest way for me to meet people is online. I have formed many friendships. Sometimes I've met the person "in person" but most of the time I haven't. Communicating... More »

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Who is the kindest person you know?

Posted on Oct 20th, 2007 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

She's been dead for several years, but I would have to say my husband's aunt. I don't remember her given name. Everyone called her "Tay," a word which means aunt. Tay never had the chance... More »

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What one person do you wish you could reunite with?

Posted on Sep 30th, 2007 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

There are two people whom I would especially like to see again. Robbie was my first friend. We were only a few weeks apart in age, and we grew up together. We walked to kindergarten together... More »

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Who was your best friend as a child?

Posted on Jun 14th, 2007 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

Robbie was my first friend. He lived down the street from us. In those days, mothers didn't worry about letting young children go down the block. Robbie and I played together. We often ate lunch... More »

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