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It was the end of the day. A four-day weekend lay before us. We were all in a good mood.<\/p>\n

The bell rang. Most of the kids quickly filed out. A few lingered to avoid the crush at the door and leisurely pack their bags.<\/p>\n

“Mr. Hasan,” she said, walking up to me.<\/p>\n

“Yes?”<\/p>\n

“I was selected to be Boromir.”<\/p>\n

She explained how she had applied and was selected for a Lord of the Rings<\/em> event later this fall. She had a broad smile on her face as she spoke. She knew I would understand. <\/p>\n

“That’s amazing!” I said. “Congratulations.” <\/p>\n

“I’m keeping my Silmarillion<\/a> and Return of the King Appendix A<\/a> with me everywhere I go.”<\/p>\n

…<\/p>\n

This morning I doodled this and sent it to her. Some of you might understand. Some maybe not.<\/a><\/p>\n

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