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Lisa Whittemore's avatar

Dear Mr. Kipling

Thank you for your great thoughts & even greater questions.

For blazing a trail…

In teaching Erika, some of us lucked out & got to be taught be her.

The trickle down theory or ever widening ripples in a pond after a rock is tossed in.

Respect & gratitude

Fondly

A student by association

-Lisa

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Erika Hayasaki's avatar

Thank you so much, Lisa. I love the ripples idea too.

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Natalie Tso's avatar

This is a beautiful tribute Erika to a man who has certainly left a wonderful legacy.

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Erika Hayasaki's avatar

He definitely did, thank you Natalie.

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Whitney Cornell's avatar

What a special remembrance. Thank you for sharing. Your work, and your guidance to others is part of his legacy!

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Erika Hayasaki's avatar

Thank you, Whitney!

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Mona Gable's avatar

I'm so sorry, Erika. I know how important he was to you and other writers at the Times as they entered their careers. Such a special person.

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Erika Hayasaki's avatar

Thank you so much, Mona.

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