Tag: college

Written by smithdeville

Dear college my daughter attends

Before I get to the crux of this letter, my daughter had a great first year of college. She acclimated well. You challenged her academically. She felt safe on campus. For all of that, her mother and I are grateful. Now, about the letter you sent us—the one asking us to give to the Parents […]

Written by smithdeville

In defense of ignorance

I’m taking my younger daughter to my alma mater for homecoming this weekend. I have an aerial view of the motel where we’ll stay. I know if I drive the speed limit, we’ll arrive there six hours and five minutes from the time we leave home. I know the structure is less than five years old. […]