Freshman Year is Over

Today I went to James Madison University to pick up Philip as his freshman year ended. As he went around saying goodbye to all his friends and classmates, I was reminded of many of my own last days of school. It is exciting because the pressure of college curriculum is over, and the freedom of summer lies ahead. But still you know it will not be the same without roommates and close friends from college.

A lot like the rest of life I think, upon further reflection. Philip spent the year in Gifford Hall, across the parking lot from Ashby Hall where I lived for 3 years. Good old bluestone, seemingly indestructible, even if the dorms are much more modern than when I was there.

Now there is all this dirty laundry to deal with.

Some things never change, from generation to generation.

Thanks Mom, for years of laundry service when I came home on the last day of college.
Happy Mother's Day!