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Valley Forge: A Short Story
Hey Tom! I didn't know you were still back on the West Coast. We are getting some snow right now! Right now, I'm waiting to hear back and do some phone interviews for parks in Boston and DC. I'm also waiting to hear back from two teaching interviews I did this past week for the possibility of working the rest of the school year. If I get one of those public school teaching opportunities, I'm going to try to come back for another enlistment at Valley Forge during the summer. Take care! -Russell.

Thank you very much for answering my questions. Again, I'm interested in the position. I have never had to look for an apartment before, because the parks have provided living arrangements. So this is all new to me. Do you recommend any areas or places

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