Congrats, Calmom!

calmom
Tue, 18 May 2010 12:53:58 +0000

Well, we did it anyway! It was pouring rain, but we decided to deliberately arrive at the last minute with the intention of sitting or standing in the back. I thought it was fun – everyone was out with umbrellas – the folding chairs were soaked so I didn’t want to sit down – so I found a place near the back (close to Butler) and watched from there. Since we were watching the monitors and not the podium in front of Low, I think I actually saw more than I saw of the Barnard ceremony, where we were seated near the front but off to the side. Pres. Bollinger made sure that things were kept short – dispensing with formalities in spots where he could get away with it – and all were graduated. It was cold & wet but a very wonderful time that I will cherish in my memories.

Now I’m off to try to find my daughter… or, barring that, maybe a cup of hot chocolate.