Word: relax
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Lowell House roommate Roy Sinai '87 describes Guterman's casual demeanor. "Larry," says Sinai, "takes his work and his play very seriously, but he's never serious. his whole attitude is very relaxed. Even in the most horrible of nightmare situations he won't get too worked up about anything. And I can always relax in his company, just sit on his bed and talk." To this, Guterman pipes in, "We like to play nude nerf basketball in front of the Lowell courtyard at night...
...week, Stevie Wonder, 37, stepped down from the dais and walked to a nearby terrace where an electric piano had been discreetly set up. Wonder noted that this was a special occasion for everyone and invited the audience of 2,000 graduates and 8,000 parents and guests to relax and take in the moment. Said he: "In the spirit of those who never had the opportunity to receive a degree, but who have made it so possible for us to enjoy and learn in this place, on this holiday I salute you." Then, as toes tapped under the gently...
...Francisco, T.L.C. (for tender loving care) Suites on Nob Hill provides so many perks and useful items that its guests hardly need to leave the suite to hold meetings with colleagues, entertain clients and relax after hours. Each den has reference books and a desk filled with such basic work materials as tape, scissors, stapler and an electric pencil sharpener. A small library of movies and music is tucked into a cabinet with a VCR and compact- disc player. The T.L.C. suites also have kitchens with dishwashers and well- stocked refrigerators...
FITZGERALD combines smooth writing and keen journalistic observation in her tale of four such attempts by contemporary Americans to start all over again. FitzGerald's best chapters are the ones exploring the Castro and Sun City. We witness the excitement and joy of the gay community as social values relax enough so that they can "come out of the closet" and settle in one place--their place--to live and to start over. FitzGerald takes us into the life of their community, from its parades to costume balls. With her, we take part in their joyous spirit of release...
Students say sports--squash, basketball, volleyball, dance classes and daily aerobics classes, as well as the paddle tennis that has created a waiting list for court time--help them relax as well...