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publisher’s letter
irst of all, let me thank everyone for their support. The
first issue of Cuenca Expats Magazine has been a great
success. So much work went into getting this publication
delivered to the community of Cuenca. David, Ed, and all
the staff have done a great job. I couldn’t be more proud to be
a part of this effort.
But of course it didn’t go without a few surprises.
One of the more amusing ones was the “flashback” I had when
a few of the readers starting sending me copies of my Publisher’s
message with misspelled words and missing punctuation circled
in red ink.
Oh my god, my mom used to do that to me when I was in
college. Every letter I sent home to her arrived back at my
apartment within a week. All my mistakes, grammar, spelling,
and punctuation were circled in bold red ink. Of course there
was also a nice note at the bottom of each letter. She never
forgot to tell me how much she loved me and how proud she
was.
I wish her message had made me study harder, but it didn’t.
English and History were not my favorite courses. My teachers and professors always referred to me
as a “reluctant reader,” who was not working up to his potential. Those bright yellow Cliff Notes were
my best friend from 9th grade until I checked out of Arizona State University in my Junior year.
But I promise to do better. I cannot promise perfection, but as this publication finds its groove we will
do our best to get more things right.
And please keep letting me know how you like us, and what we can do better. This is your magazine.
The more we hear from you, the better Cuenca Expats Magazine will become.
And one last thing…
I miss you mom.
George
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