Attempting closure, 18 different ways.

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Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 12 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E. The final song is "Spring" by Bill Callahan.

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Can a homonym be a synonym?

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Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 11 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E.

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An industry that gives and gives.

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Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 10 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E.

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I think about you.

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Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 09 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E.

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Art, Life, Imitation and Me.

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Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 08 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E.

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Or: How Christopher Nolan prepped me for a pandemic.

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Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 07 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E.

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..and how many trees? On immigrants and refugees.

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Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 06 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E. "Too Many Birds" by Bill Callahan is featured prominently.

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On being seen as American for the first time.

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Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 05 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E.

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I propose a new type of immigration paperwork.

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Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 04 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E.

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I had pledged myself to the country, so when does it do the same for me?

Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 03 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E.

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