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THE WORLD - From Matt F., (No City Provided,) USA:

SUBJECT: Tikki Tikki Timbo

Hi,

I was cruising the net trying to remember how to spell a name correctly that I wanted to use as the name of my fantasy basketball team, when I came across your web page. Interestingly, someone had posted a question on your page regarding the very name I was trying to learn how to spell. Although I had the record, I was too lazy to walk 3 feet to my closet and grab it from the shelf. Yes, the "Tikki Tikki Timbo" record. Well, mystery solved. I had (and still have) that record too!!!! In fact, I was so intrigued, I actually got out of my chair to retrieve it from the closet!

As it turns out, it was not Donovan's "Riki Tiki Tavi" after all. Rather, it was "Tikki Tikki Tembo" by Arlene Mosel. The story was narrated by George Rose and the music was composed and conducted by Joseph Raposo. It is from 1970 (copyright 1968), was produced by Robert Mack, directed by Bernice Chardiet, and released by Scholastic Records. It is a 33.

I havent played the record in years and years but do remember it quite fondly. Tikki Tikki Timbo falls into a well and the boy who is trying to rescue him continusly has to repeat his name because Tikki can't hear him. The boy becomes exhausted at repeating the very long name. At this point my memory gets foggy but judging from the picture on the sleeve, he is rescued by a man, probably his father, with a ladder.

Well, I don't know how old your page is or if this email address still works, but I thought it would be kool to help "Leonard" and yourself out. The record brings back fond memories for me too.

Cheers!
Matt


ROD RESPONDS:

Matt,

Thanks for visiting G21 and for writing!? We love? hearing from our readers.? We're known for having been around since "the beginning." (We originally launched in March, 1996, and --- as you may have noted --- continue to publish weekly.)

Your e-mail, along with any response from the author in question will appear on our VOX POPULI page when it is next updated.

Cheers!
Rod Amis

From Erastus N., Nairobi, KENYA:

SUBJECT: Contacting Simiyu Barasa,

Dear sir,

I am a student at Strathmore University currently studying BBIT degree course. I am interested in contacting the author of the article datelined: 22 NOVEMBER 2004 - Simiyu Barasa from Kenya.

He will be of great help in giving me carreer counsel. I will be very grateful to hear from you.

Regards,
Erastus N.
Strathmore University
Nairobi
Kenya

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Erastus,

Thanks for writing. I've passed your e-mail on to Simiyu. He assures me he'll get in touch with you this week.

Cheers,
Rod Amis

From Kristina P, Opava, CZECH REPUBLIC:

SUBJECT: KIND REQUEST

Dear Friends,

First of all I want to apologize myself for troubling you. My name is Kristina P,I am 19 years old and I am from Czech republic.

I am collector of various promotion materials with logos, pens, labels ( sometimes caps, hats and promo or staff tees ) etc.from all over the world. After?4 years of collecting is my collection very nice and wide. I will be very glad if you could send me some sample of your promotion products for my collection. Thank you very much for your kindness in advance.

If?I could be a little helpful for you in our country, please advise me.

with the best regards
Kristina


ROD RESPONDS:

Kristina,

Thanks for visiting G21 and for writing.? It's appreciated.? As a digital-only publication, we don't use the type of promotional materials you mention.? Sorry about that.

Cheers!

From Norm E., Moscow, RUSSIA:

SUBJECT: Quick Question

During what period of time were the "Letters from Chechnya" by Rendt Gorter written?

Norm E.
Project Reach Coordinator
CIS & Baltic Republics


ROD RESPONDS:

Thanks for visiting G21 and for writing.? We appreciate hearing from you.? Mr. Gorter's articles appeared in our magazine during the summer of 2000.

From Matthew P. (No City Provided,) USA:

SUBJECT: Russell

Dear Rod:

I was interested to read your article about Lord Russell. I'm writing an article against Joseph Campbell right now, I wonder what you think of him (if you're familiar with him).

Sincerely,
Matthew


ROD RESPONDS:

Matthew,

Thanks for visiting G21 and for writing. It's appreciated. I'm pleased you enjoyed the essay.

It's difficult not to be familiar with Campbell if you live in the Western world. There's George Lucas's citation of Campbell as part of the inspiration behind the original "Star Wars" trilogy and Bill Moyer's famous serious of interviews with the name. His expression, "Follow your bliss," has become part of the lexicon.

But while I've always given some credit to the Jungian approach, I think it's too dependent on iconography, and that's a bit of simplistic way of looking at life. So I've enjoyed listening to Campbell's formulas while not necessarily agreeing with them.

Cheers!

From Dr. Dennis B., Silver Bay, MN, USA:

SUBJECT: Martin Franzmann;

I came across your article regarding Martin's son when I was searching for a little information on Martin. He was born and raised in the same town as my father, Lake City, MN, probably very near one another. My father has dementia and is near 90 so I can't ask him about knowing Martin. Otherwise, he had an excellent memory.

I am an LCMS pastor in Silver Bay, MN (LCMS since 1999), though I was ordained in the ALC and graduated from Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul, MN.

Dennis


ROD RESPONDS:

Dennis,

Thanks for visiting G21 and for writing! We very much appreciate hearing from our readers. I'm passing your e-mail on to Ron Diener, the author of that article, who I'm sure will be delighted to get back to you.

Cheers!
Rod Amis

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