friend in Kuwait

[fflo]

Just had an e-mail from friend L., the biology Ph.D. student called up as a reservist. She's at Camp Doha, Kuwait. She included her snail mail address; any suggestions of what I might send her? I'm thinking of "treat" kind of items more than practical ones (like lip balm or a bulletproof vest).

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[groovesinorbit]

That's a pretty amazing story. I have a vague thought that you've mentioned her before, but hadn't heard about that. My goodness.

The whole eye thing has me thinking medical/crime subjects. Perhaps some P.D. James would be good? Tony Hillerman? I always like his stories cuz (besides the good characters) he has the geography and culture down. I've been to a lot of the places he writes about.

Bill Bryson's always good, too. Being a midwestern, she might appreciate The Lost Continent. Walk in the Woods is also great. Oh, and that other one I got you when you had your surgery.

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[fflo.livejournal.com]

I think more than one book is the way to go. And in small paperback. I like your suggestions!

anderyn came by my desk to donate a sack o' Jolly Ranchers to the package.

I realize I don't know if she has CD-listening capacity.

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[groovesinorbit]

Jolly Ranchers are always good. I'm partial to Tootsie Roll Pops myself.

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[fflo.livejournal.com]

Yeah, but they get sticky, and sand might blow onto 'em. 'Sides, do we really want to add dozens of sticky Tootsie Roll Pop sticks to the piles and piles of trash we're leaving in Kuwait? ha ha ha

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[groovesinorbit]

HH