Unnoticed but Eternal
W e met in the main student building on campus. It's a building that has constant activity: meetings, Starbucks stops, food choices, banks, student services of all types. As we walked into the building, we were surrounded by Parent Summer Orientation groups. There were hundreds of parents and students, information booths in every space. I see worry and fatigue on the faces of many moms, perhaps it's just that I'm remembering those early freshman days! But my friend and I slip into the building unnoticed. We are but two among throngs of people. We're kinda strange looking in that we're a middle-aged woman and a young Asian male....but nonetheless, unnoticed. As we find a quiet place to have our English tutoring session, my friend exclaims to me that he passed his mathematics comprehensive exam; therefore, he is now able to begin his research project in order to complete his PhD. Oh my. Does this dear man realize how very poor my mat...