Belated boasting....

Has it been nearly a month already? Wow.

This is my wife, our daughter Nicki, and me standing outside The Pit, located on the campus of the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. Nicki has just completed graduation exercises and is the proud recipient of a diploma from RL Turner High School. Her pride is eclipsed only by her mom's relief! While it wasn't really a struggle for her to get through, like her dad, Nicki has a tendency to let things slide until urgent. I refer to it as "pragmatic procrastination."

Her future wide open before her now, Nicki is looking excitedly to college and will study theater arts. What that actually means and what she will become is not clear. But I am certain of one thing. She has already become an exceptionally empathetic young woman who loves life, joy and her friends.

Stay true to yourself, Nick. We love you.

Aunt Rachel, Nicki and Aunt Hilda