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Location	Columbia, South Carolina
Introduction	The title of the blog relates to my grandfather; he sent out 'dear folks' letters frequently during the year--probably 5 or so a year, the ubiquitous Xmas letter usually a bit longer than the rest. These were typed on his famous white-out splattered, non-electric typewriter and then xeroxed for friends and family. The letters always contained family news but also grandpa's thoughts on what he was reading or writing about as a scholar since he was philosophy professor. He would also sometimes include some pretty corny things like spoonerisms or word games or quotes from famous writers. Anthropology is what I've been doing for awhile now in a student mode and more recently in a teaching and writing mode.

Location

Columbia, South Carolina

Introduction

The title of the blog relates to my grandfather; he sent out 'dear folks' letters frequently during the year--probably 5 or so a year, the ubiquitous Xmas letter usually a bit longer than the rest. These were typed on his famous white-out splattered, non-electric typewriter and then xeroxed for friends and family. The letters always contained family news but also grandpa's thoughts on what he was reading or writing about as a scholar since he was philosophy professor. He would also sometimes include some pretty corny things like spoonerisms or word games or quotes from famous writers. Anthropology is what I've been doing for awhile now in a student mode and more recently in a teaching and writing mode.