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The Wisdom of an Old Friend
“Bad things do not have to happen because they have happened.” – Harold George
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College Admissions Scandal? Seriously?
Richie Rich is always going to land on his feet.
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Ambition
It’s what makes life worth living.
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Bodybuilder Guy
Back in the ‘80’s I attended a college in Florida that came with an outdoor swimming pool. I probably would have lived in that pool except for one thing: it seemed to come with a bodybuilder guy. I thought he was creepy and intimidating. He was always (and by that I mean always) there, lying…
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Why College is Still Worth It
I have three degrees, and not one of them has helped me get a job. I’ve never worked in any of my fields of study. Never. If that’s your only yardstick for measuring a college education, then yeah, for me it was a monumental waste of time and money. But I still maintain that college…
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Disrespect of Teachers
Back in 2010 I went back to school to get my third degree. College at 45 is a different experience indeed. My professors were usually my contemporaries, and most of my fellow students seemed like they were from a different planet. I struggled to find common ground with them. I hadn’t had this much contact…
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Trust Your Instincts
Back when I was in college the first time, I was renting the top floor of a Victorian house just a few blocks away from campus. It had two bedrooms, so I decided to look for a roommate to split expenses. Based on the advice of a friend, I settled on a young, outgoing, very…