Returning To College Mugs

'Look at yourself! Ever since college, you've been different. You've changed!' Mark was right. His mother HAD changed.

'My reading comprehension is so-so, but I do make up for it with my highlighting skills.'

Continuing education.

I'm getting ready to apply for college. Do you have a list of party schools?

"Maybe he's so sad that he's leaving us to go to college that he actually looks happy. Please don't ruin it for me with reality."

'What are the other nonconformists wearing this year?'

'Junior's writing has improved. His letters from college pleading for more money, are froceful and flawlessly written.'

Finally I understand why it's called 'Higher Education!'

Covid and Restarting School

Fishbowl rebellion.

"Never mind rehearsing for your first year at Uni. Get up now!"

Trust

Planned service changes

"My papie says I'm going to be the first in my family to go to college!"

"Shouldn't you use a plate?"

"The first week of school is just review. You know. Scenes from last year's episode."

Learning Curve

Student - Haven't emailed in 2 days.

'I'm trying to get my competence and my confidence in the same place.'

' I said, you WIN, I'll pay your dorm rent!!!'

"I wouldn't mind...But he's the teacher."

'I wanted to ask you about life-experience credit.'

The First Day Back

'He's going to college, but he doesn't have an exit strategy.'

A Grade Two student explains why he is so eager to get back to school.

"Ah, bless. His first day at school."

The Month of August

'Of course creative writing is important. You want to write home for money when you go away to college,don't you?'

"Remember, son, no matter what happens to you, we intend to always keep your room at home exactly as it is right now...empty."

The Maryland School of Art's Class of 1998 Celebrating This Week's Commencement With The Traditional Thesis Painting Toss.

Knight school.