Where Did The Time Go?

Tomorrow is Commencement, but their plaque is already embedded

on the East end of Nassau Hall.  It was the scene of countless

photo opportunities today, and I swooped in with my cell phone

to grab a shot.  I hope Tim visits it before he leaves.

A sign I'd seen over five thousand times before. 

And every first Tuesday in June, this is the scene just across

Nassau Street. I'm thrilled to say that the weather is supposed to

be perfect tomorrow; much better than cramming into Jadwin Gym. 

I've mentioned Tim a few times over the past three years, usually

referring to his Water Polo prowess.  More importantly, he's an 

exceptional student and a perfect gentleman. He's my cousin

Julie's son, or my first cousin-once removed.  I have no interest

in removing him.  I prefer to call him my nephew. 

We had a backyard gathering yesterday to celebrate with Tim,

since Tuesday's ceremony is limited to immediate family.

The weather held out and it was essentially OFD in June.

I was a bit melancholy today, replaying in my mind highlights 

of yesterday's shindig, thinking about the fact that he won't 

be right up the road any more.  Considering he had been so 

close-by for four years, we still only saw him a few times a year, 

but it was knowing that he was around the corner that was 

comforting.  He knew that if he was ever in need of anything,

he had us.  And since he was here, we got to see his parents

more than usual, which at best is every other year otherwise.

We have high expectations for this guy, and we're confident

he won't let anybody down.  Go get 'em Tiger!!

We love you, man.