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These blues have little to do with sitting on uncomfortable bleacher seats for two hours. I’ve never sat comfortably through a single graduation ceremony. I think a stiff backside is a requirement. As usual, the robes were black, so no actual “blues” there. Maybe it was just a rough day because the sun smiled on …
College. Everyone needs to go to college. This is what the media, the president, and most teachers tell young people. In grade school, they start talking to you about college. What college are you considering? What do you want to be when you grow up? Yes, you need a college degree to be a fireman. Yes, …
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“When you arrive at a fork in the road, take it” – Yogi Berra One journey culminates with a gathering of people whose support made the journey bearable. I’m proud to display my outstanding graduate award and as soon as my diploma arrives in the mail, I’ll be putting it in a place of honor …
June 15 at 10:00 am, the commencement ceremony begins at Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls. The stadium teems with parents, grandparents and friends. I have a tissue (or four) ready. My oldest son sits on the field below us. Since I didn’t attend my graduation ceremony (traveling to New Hampshire wasn’t as important …
This time of year, people all over America are asking the question, “What happens after graduation?” Does this middle-aged coed have an original question? Well, no, but my answer comes more quickly to my lips than what a high school graduate might flippantly toss into conversation. I might even have a more definitive plan than …
It’s finally here. I thought I’d be so much more excited, but the exhaustion seeping from every pore chains my exuberance. This is my last term as an undergraduate student. As usual, I have two classes. Both of these classes were my top picks and I hope they’ll end up being as enlightening and enjoyable …
Embarking on yet another eight week tidal wave of mental expansion, I can’t help but smile. My beaming face dwarfs the sun. Of course, since I live in the rainy Northwest, it isn’t hard to eclipse that brilliant star. This time of year, the clouds do a fine job of it. Both of my classes …
“Wisdom consists of the anticipation of consequences” – Norman Cousins Four months away from having a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature conferred upon me by a reputable institution of higher learning, I ponder the definition of wisdom. Many of the quotations I found while searching for something that partnered well with my …