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Kerry Tremain's avatar

Lyrics of the Chanam Oun 16:

This year I'm 16

This year I'm 16

There are no worries

Life is like flowers

Giving off a nice scent

Fa la la la la la la la

This year I'm 16

This year I'm 16

There are no worries

What is love?

Is it bitter, sour, or sweet?

Fa la la la la la la la

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Raelou's avatar

This was amazing! I always learn something new when reading this Substack.

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Allegra B McFarland's avatar

So touching! Made me crave a good cake doughnut! And try to remember -- if I ever knew -- how to say please and thank you in (Cambodian?). Also try to think of the "weak ties" we have accumulated in Port Townsend. Amy at BLTC comes to mind. Thank you for this thoughtful piece.

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Linda Okazaki's avatar

This story surely made me want a good cup of coffee and doughnut while we wait 45 minutes for the ferry. Odd, I thought this was Kerry telling this story, so that part was a fun surprise.

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Irene Panke Hopkins's avatar

Wonderful post Barbara and Kerry. Thank you!

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Sonchen Patton's avatar

Lovely story, as always. Thank you for the reminder that these places existed and it was comforting knowing that you were going to pass the shop and it would still be there to greet you. Like little book stores or record shops.

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