The day was overcast and drizzly in the Sunken Garden, Thousands of white chairs set up in a fan-shape that stretched for, what looked like, a tenth of a mile.
this is a funny paragraph: "It was a lovely fete. I met many of my daughter’s roomies’ parents, all of whom were just as proud of their daughters as me, although if you check the national rankings, you will see all of them are lower-ranked than my kids so I don’t know what the hell they were so proud about."
Lovely. Just wonderful! Congrats Dad. Imposter syndrome as a grad speech by a true artist-that’s maybe one of the most important things they should hear at this point.
I have no idea what "Gen" I am, but I am so proud to be Ruthie's "Grandma Sandy", and a part of your Mishpacha! The future rests on these kids, and I know that they will do whatever they can to be upright, kind, thoughtful citizens.
❤️ Congratulations to Ruthie, and thank you for sharing this. I am Gen Y, and while the divide between left and right in Gen Z is enormous I have much admiration and hope for the Progressives in Gen Z. They are much more empathic, intelligent, insightful, and resilient than many give them credit for, and their innovations are going to part be what help us break out of antiquated systems of thinking that had been holding many back long before Felon 47. Creating art at all, especially joy and stories, during widespread destruction is its own form of rebellion and strength. It reminds us that there is good in life and that it is worth celebrating, and it's often because of that reminder that we find a second wind when we least expect it.
Congrats to Ruthie & I am glad you had a wonderful experience. Mine, at my son's graduation at GW U, was not pleasant. The student speaker on Saturday engaged in both antisemitic rhetoric & bashed Israel completely. Then, someone yelled out, jihad is coming.
Congratulations to her and she is going to make amazing dents in this world we are so desperately in need of! Mine is headed to 10th grade next year and I said the exact same things about that age, they are our greatest hope for positive balance, recalibrating the justice and equality by using the fluidity of their energy. It's indeed hopeful ☺️ 😊
Good stuff, man.
Congratulations to Ruthie (and your appearance in the new Superman!), but honestly I'm not going to be truly happy until "Ed" is released on DVD.
Congratulations to Ruthie and may her portfolio bring her great success.
dear michael,
conGRADUATIONS!
delightful piece as always.
this is a funny paragraph: "It was a lovely fete. I met many of my daughter’s roomies’ parents, all of whom were just as proud of their daughters as me, although if you check the national rankings, you will see all of them are lower-ranked than my kids so I don’t know what the hell they were so proud about."
thanks for sharing!
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Lovely. Just wonderful! Congrats Dad. Imposter syndrome as a grad speech by a true artist-that’s maybe one of the most important things they should hear at this point.
All this gives me hope too!
Congratulations to Ruthie on her graduation! That’s a big accomplishment. Wishing her all the best in her next chapter!
I have no idea what "Gen" I am, but I am so proud to be Ruthie's "Grandma Sandy", and a part of your Mishpacha! The future rests on these kids, and I know that they will do whatever they can to be upright, kind, thoughtful citizens.
Many congratulations!!
❤️ Congratulations to Ruthie, and thank you for sharing this. I am Gen Y, and while the divide between left and right in Gen Z is enormous I have much admiration and hope for the Progressives in Gen Z. They are much more empathic, intelligent, insightful, and resilient than many give them credit for, and their innovations are going to part be what help us break out of antiquated systems of thinking that had been holding many back long before Felon 47. Creating art at all, especially joy and stories, during widespread destruction is its own form of rebellion and strength. It reminds us that there is good in life and that it is worth celebrating, and it's often because of that reminder that we find a second wind when we least expect it.
Mazel Tov!
Love this post so much. Congratulations!
Congrats to you and your family. Definitely a big deal.
Congrats to Ruthie & I am glad you had a wonderful experience. Mine, at my son's graduation at GW U, was not pleasant. The student speaker on Saturday engaged in both antisemitic rhetoric & bashed Israel completely. Then, someone yelled out, jihad is coming.
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What I find wonderfully touching is that although everyone in your family photo does indeed look gorgeous, you look shiningly happy.
Adorable and smart fam! Excited for you all to move into this next phase together.
Congratulations to her and she is going to make amazing dents in this world we are so desperately in need of! Mine is headed to 10th grade next year and I said the exact same things about that age, they are our greatest hope for positive balance, recalibrating the justice and equality by using the fluidity of their energy. It's indeed hopeful ☺️ 😊