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I should also let you know, if for any reason you can't get to youtube in your country or it's blocked at work, you can also access the video here:

http://www.ted.com/talks/charity_tilleman_dick_singing_after_a_double_lung_transplant.html

Couldn't sleep last night, thinking about my time at the House.  Le sigh. 

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Lacey J. said…
She is so cute and completely amazing! I loved that a lot.
January 20, 2011 at 11:40 AM
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