Congrats, Calmom!

calmom
Tue, 18 May 2010 00:47:29 +0000

Thank you so much for thinking of me! I know it has now been hours but today was not exactly a sit-in-front-of-the-computer day for us. There was the commencement followed by the reception (lots of food, champagne, and an opportunity to chat with d’s thesis adviser) – and then of course dinner out with d & friends.

It was an especially great day because my d. had been through a couple of rounds of interviews for a position that fits the “dream job” category for her career aspirations – and they called this morning to offer her the job. (of course she accepted). She kept the news to herself and didn’t tell her until after the graduation – so it was doubly a reason to celebrate.

And Meryl Streep was marvelous – funny and charming and witty and earthy and altogether a delight. (Note to future graduation planning committees: people with very strong & versatile theatrical skills make excellent and entertaining speakers).

We may or may not make it to the Columbia ceremony in the morning, given the weather forecast (80% likelihood of rain).