7 May 2008: the quintessential Vermont spring day
It is finished.
In searching for words to mark this momentous occasion, my well runs dry. Perhaps that is appropriate. I have given so much to this process already–so much time and so very many words. I have given so much of myself that was not mine to give. To make it through three years of law school I borrowed of myself from my supremely patient wife and my beautiful children. It is to them I owe the greatest debt. The educational lenders can have my money – my time is again my family’s.
Whether it has been worth the run remains to be seen. I think it has. I have obtained an understanding of the foundations of this country’s legal system that I believe is critical to political and social advocacy. I know I’ve honed my aptitude for critical thinking. And my appetite for endless argument over inane detail has most certainly been whetted. But I don’t expect this investment to pay for itself without a little more effort on my part, so check back in a few years. I should know for sure by then.
So thank you, Sarah, for being so forgiving of your husband’s ludicrous tendency to overload his schedule, among other things. Thank you, Ingrid and Malcolm, for your unconditional love. Thanks also to you, Mom, Dad, Gladys & Chris, for all your support.
And with that, good night and good luck.
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