The Cap

Not a high quality photo, but I really enjoyed seeing these mergansers.

#1 Son at this moment is taking his last final.  Tomorrow he has a bass jury, but that should go well.  I encouraged #1 Son to join me at a coffee shop yesterday for some writing and studying for finals.  He had a recording session and a gig scheduled, so he couldn't join me, but he probably studied for his final some other time.

While I was at the coffee shop  I heard a young woman talking to her mom on her phone.  As she talked she attempted to cut her sandwich in half.  Through the powers of eavesdropping, I discovered that this young woman's mother shares my belief in the importance of studying for finals.   The part of the conversation I could hear ran roughly like this:

"No Mom, I haven't even started studying for my finals.   Mom I am focusing.  I will focus.  I haven’t had a chance to even think about focusing.  I’m so excited.  My birthday’s on Thursday and I graduate on Saturday.  Can you believe it? Can you think of a way for me to decorate my cap?  I’m trying to think of a cute saying for my cap.  I’m focusing Mom.  I’m going to order 2 dresses on line in case one doesn’t fit or look right.  Okay, I’ve got to go.  I’m so excited.  Are you excited? Me too.  I’m so excited.  I love you Mom.”

This young woman seemed like a great gal and I hope her finals go well and I wish I could know what she's going to write on that cap. #1 Son is not going to wear a cap and gown.  His music school graduation doesn't require it.  It would be fun to help him create a catchy cap phrase, but I'm grateful for what I have.  A soon to be college graduate who's an all round amazing man who might be meeting me for lunch today!