<p>I really got a kick out reading about this latest college trend, and competition for the student body. I really can’t help but think of my S’ dorm room, which is about the size of a postage stamp and not exactly decked out with the comforts of home or hotel.</p>
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<p><a href=“http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/17/AR2007091701802.html[/url]”>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/17/AR2007091701802.html</a></p>
<p>“especially those seeking the comforts of home while in school. Some have given single rooms to students not used to sharing. Others have offered maid service…”</p>
<p>Ah, yes. The ol’ maid service. I’m still waiting for it to come to MY house. (I already have butler. ;))</p>
<p>When I was at Oxford, I had a “scout”. He was from the Basque region of Spain and his English…, but then he wasn’t very fond of my Brooklyn accent either. Anyway, I found out about him when, on the first morning I was there, I couldn’t find my shoes. Found them outside the door, old pennyloafers, shined so that they looked like the ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz. We then made a deal: I wouldn’t shine his shoes if he wouldn’t shine mine. (I expect, though, he would have got a kick out of my shining his shoes - except it isn’t something I’m particularly skilled at.)</p>