We’re spanning the globe to bring you the constant variety of news from ’83s. We received so many responses to our call for news from classmates abroad that we’re continuing the theme. Paul DeVierno writes from Singapore: “Even though I’ve lived life as an expat, I have been going through the circle of life with most everyone else.” He has noticed that there are few mentions of parents in ’83 Class Notes. Paul calls his mother in Kensington, Maryland, every Saturday, and when asked about the weather, tells her that Singapore remains hot and humid. Paul, his wife, and two children flew to the United States annually to visit family and friends for 26 years. The airlines used to offer half-price fares for children, so the 24 hours of torture were at least a bargain. Now that his mother has moved into an assisted living community, Paul flies alone. Paul’s daughter works in Atlanta and his son attends college in D.C., which means Paul is starting to enjoy something previously in short supply—free time. Classmates interested in joining Paul in Laos, Myanmar, or Indonesia—contact him. Kurt Bredenbeck left the United States at 23 to study in London. Each winter he travels between his beach house in sunny Florida and not-so-sunny, in fact mostly chilly and damp, London. For 18 months, between 2007 and 2008, Kurt visited 40 states, Mexico, and Canada in a Corvette convertible to reconnect to his American roots, including a trip to New Hampshire for our 25th reunion. Kurt appreciates the healthcare available in the United Kingdom and the rare gun violence. He is co-parenting his best friend’s two teenagers and would love for them to attend Dartmouth, although college is more expensive in the United States than even Cambridge or Oxford. Also, British entrance exams for university are different than American entrance exams for college. A future in London? Kurt has mixed feelings: “With the United Kingdom in possible Brexit economic and social meltdown, France sounds nice.” Tim Martin has lived in England for 35 years and appreciates its sanity and civility. However, Brexit is causing many to leave, and hostility to immigrants is rising. Americans are now subject to stringent rules, including carrying an identity card. Residents are nervous about everything from availability of fresh food and medicine to garbage disposal (the United Kingdom exports much recycling to Europe). The exchange rate is low, so the departure is more challenging for anyone with savings in sterling. Tim writes, “It feels like the party is over.” Anders Crofoot, his wife, and two children emigrated 21 years ago to New Zealand, where they operate a 9,000-acre farm with approximately 20,000 sheep, 1,000 head of cattle, six miles of coastline, and an accommodations business. The nearest town is an hour away. Anders is struck by the congestion while visiting the United States, which he’s done seven times since emigrating. Anders and his wife feel it’s a privilege to live where they do.

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