Two Masters

By the end of June, this family will have added two Masters to the household. Masters of what, I don't know, but they will have a degree that says they have mastered something.

One thing I know Diana has Mastered is the art of speaking fast Spanish. I can't understand her. She has also mastered the use of the word "vale," which is a Spanish word I had never heard before - and no, it isn't a bad word. It sort of means all right or I get it. She has mastered the Spanish train system, the art of being a tour guide, and what it means to eat a whole paella by oneself.

Kenneth has mastered the art of taking Excel and turning it into a miraculous tool for accounting. He has mastered the California lifestyle, complete with healthy food, lots of exercise, and riding the bus. He has also mastered the art of driving like a Californian - AAGH! - though he didn't drive that way on the way to the cabin, so maybe it is just a survival technique for LA.

Last night we were able to watch the UCLA graduation online. It was a great way to experience the ceremony. Their speaker, the COO for Facebook, was excellent. The only mishap was when Kenneth got up to get his diploma, the man called him Kenneth Morton. Initially, I blamed it on Kenneth's handwriting, but he said he even wrote his name is clear block letters to make sure it could be read. Oh well, if that's the worst thing that ever happens to him, he is a lucky guy. But did he actually graduate since his name wasn't called? That's a discussion for another time.

Di's ceremony was held back in NY, so she didn't get to participate. Too bad, but she still has her PhD ceremony to go. We will definitely be there for that one.

The good news is that since both of them have graduated at the same time, no one has bragging rights. They each lived in cool places, studied what they loved . . . lucky kids!

So Congrats to our children. We are proud of your accomplisments.