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spending time with my parents has been exciting. they see different things because they have different eyes.

my father sees the boats and the river. he talks about the families that live inside of them. he sees the constant movement. he also sees the people and thinks about the war. he loves to watch people and this is no exception.

my brother makes friends. he has already gone on a day trip with some university students. he is able to work social situations no matter what the culture dictates. somehow he is able to move above it all.

my mother sees mountains of cabbage and women paddling boats. she talks about families and happiness and farmers. she talks about being close to the earth and how that shapes people. she smiles a lot.