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South of Buffalo in western New York 
further down in farm country than I’d been before
crossroad towns 1975
losing ground with every passing mile
arriving to Houghton College
mom and Scot remained positive 
Thanksgiving in Toronto
Pong inside the table 
the first electronic game
the first beer in front of mom
Guinness creamy and smooth 
like a meal in itself
five or six 
all evening in the tavern 
urban enjoyment again.