New archeological discoveries lead to theories as to why the ancient Mayans left their homes of 1,900 or more years in great haste. Everyday items, such as pottery, found in the Mayan city, Kiuic, point to unplanned retreat. Possible causes include warfare or draught.
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My youngest brother is leaving tomorrow morning for basic training with the National Guard. I'm acutally dropping him off in an hour or so, and he'll be gone until Christmas for a two-week visit, then off again. He'll be training in both South Carolina and Virginia for the next six months. The military told him not to pack many things; they issue most everything he will need. But I got home tonight and all he has packed is one rather small black backpack. Somehow, in that one bag he's taking everything he needs for the next six months. I can't fathom this. Perhaps it's my personality; I know I'm not a hoarder, but maybe I have an exaggerated sense of the essential. Maybe traveling light is a guy thing.
I don't know exactly what he has in there other than simple toiletry items, an ipod, some envelopes, stamps, and writing materials...
I know I'd want pictures, a book (how I'd choose, I don't know), a Bible, markers of my personality, items that would remind and anchor me amidst life-upheaval. But if I were like the Mayans, or my brothers, having to choose singular items to survive on, I can't think of a harder choice. Granted, the Mayans didn't know when they'd return, and my brother at least has some idea of returning to civilization, but what would you bring? What is your anchor?
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