Back to school part two: Harris’s senior year

A young man in Washington, D.C., with the Washington Monument and the National Mall in the background

Another week, another last first day of school in the Wallace family. Last week, we sent Carlton back to school for his senior year of high school. Today, my Darling Beloved and I send our middle son, Harris, packing for his senior year at Mercer University. Every college student needs a good suit and a … Continue reading Back to school part two: Harris’s senior year →

Graduation vs. Commencement

If you’re like me, your social media feeds are filled with joyous celebration photos from high school graduations and college commencements across the country. This is the season of endings and beginnings. Last year we had the former. This year we have the latter. All this pomp and circumstance has me contemplating the differences between … Continue reading Graduation vs. Commencement →