Anything to Declare?
By Nereya Otieno
A 12-part monthly series from Nereya Otieno. Audio versions of essays Nereya has written during her fellowship with writer, editor and podcaster Ann Friedman.
Anything to Declare?Sep 24, 2021
vol.12 — Beginnings > Endings > Beginnings
Attempting closure, 18 different ways.
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Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 12 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E. The final song is "Spring" by Bill Callahan.
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vol.11 — Nereye, Nereya
Can a homonym be a synonym?
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Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 11 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E.
Find the written version of this essay here.
vol. 10 — Three Cheers for Hospitality
An industry that gives and gives.
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Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 10 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E.
Find the written version of this essay here.
vol. 09 — What I Think About When I Think About Immigrants
I think about you.
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Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 09 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E.
Find the written version of this essay here.
vol. 08 — But There It Was
Art, Life, Imitation and Me.
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Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 08 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E.
Find the written version of this essay here.
vol.07 — The Interstellar Effect
Or: How Christopher Nolan prepped me for a pandemic.
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Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 07 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E.
Find the written version of this essay here.
vol.06 — Too Many Birds
..and how many trees? On immigrants and refugees.
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Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 06 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E. "Too Many Birds" by Bill Callahan is featured prominently.
Find the written version of this essay here.
vol.05 — Halfrican American
On being seen as American for the first time.
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Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 05 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E.
Find the written version of this essay here.
vol.04 — Your Papers Have No Personality
I propose a new type of immigration paperwork.
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Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 04 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E.
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vol.03 — Pledge of Allegiance
I had pledged myself to the country, so when does it do the same for me?
Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 03 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E.
Find the written version of this essay here.
Disclaimer: This is my first foray into recording, please excuse the amateur recording.
vol.02 — Who's Afraid of the Post Office?
Me...apparently.
Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 02 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E.
Find the written version of this essay here.
Disclaimer: This is my first foray into recording, please excuse the amateur recording.
vol.01 — Broken Up
The beginning is a good place to start...
Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 01 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E.
Disclaimer: This is my first foray into recording, please excuse the amateur recording.