Colleges campuses, covered with slush during “spring” break, are verdant paradises in the the summer with glistening ponds and gardens in full bloom But the kids that you see throwing frisbees are mostly high school students enrolled in summer programs. And the … Continue reading
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CONTINUED FROM YESTERDAY I sat in the front row of the Penn information session, pondering the inspirational Ben Franklin quotes on the wall. The charismatic admissions dean explained the university’s commitment to both the theoretical and the practical. He pointed out the many accomplishments of Penn students, including the … Continue reading
After three baseball games in three days, we're on hiatus in New York. (More about my new appreciation for baseball in a future post.) The heat wave is over and the weather has been deliciously balmy, with only brief periods of mugginess and a … Continue reading
The boys had more to say about Emory than I expected to them to report: – The university was founded by the Coca Cola Company (and there now is a museum honoring the beverage in downtown Atlanta). - CJ said … Continue reading
The males of the family have embarked on the first leg of our baseball journey without me. They sound very happy and have reported that Atlanta is a cool town. Their peak experiences so far: - Took the subway from the airport to their hotel - Found a good … Continue reading