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Greetings from Syria, where time seems to melt as a glassmaker braves scorching temps

FarFlungPostcard_Syria.jpg Emily Feng/NPR

Our world as journalists can move fast; every day there’s breaking news from all corners of the world, and we scramble to stay on top of multiple threads of information each day.

That is why I loved watching this glassmaker just outside the historic Old City in Damascus. In 100 degree summer heat, he patiently shaped cup after glass cup in the blistering furnace in front of him, seemingly impervious to the temperature.

Time seemed to matter

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