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NNadir

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38. I am trying so hard to convince my son to go to France when...

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 12:00 PM

9 hrs ago

...he finishes his Ph.D next January if all goes to plan.

The problem is that his girlfriend, who may end up as his wife, also a Ph.D student, doesn't speak French.

Canada? Why not Canada?

Sigh. She still wants to stay in the US. I really, really, approve of their relationship, her fine mind, her wit, and her personality, but it will be a hard sell, getting her to learn French and get the hell out of here.

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I am trying so hard to convince my son to go to France when... NNadir 9 hrs ago #38

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