Monthly Archives: June 2007

The Graduation Speech I Wish I’d Heard

June 8, 2007 – 4:03 pm

I love graduations. Most people cry at weddings but I cry at graduations. I used to cry at baptisms until they became weekly occurrences. 
Graduations are so hopeful, hope being the active ingredient for achievement, along with tenacity and sacrifice. I can’t get my fill of graduation stories, especially the role models each student holds up.
I love the pageantry and fanfare. The music, balloons [...]

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