Reunion

As reunions are approaching I started to think of the things I’d like to do upon stepping foot back on this much dreaded place. This is it: Go to McCaffrey’s I was independent my last two years. There was nothing as nice as escaping the campus for a couple of…

The phone rings. My nerves rise as I hear the subtle click and a man’s voice. “Hello?” the man’s voice answers. His voice is different than I imagined, but still similar to the kind man I had always imagined in my head. “Hi… My name is Athena, and I think…

Hellos and re-hellos. Mini-donuts of four to eight, talking about anything. Hundreds of simultaneous deja vus on a campus that still looks more mirage than school. 95% quickly realize they don’t give a shit about what other people do; 50% of that 95% realize they hardly care what they do…

Just when you think you have the green light to plan a “traditional” reunion, you’re back to thinking through contingency plans. In these crazy times, you might find yourself wondering why even do reunion at all? Is all of the tent-popping, catering, and risk management adherence really worth it? Yes…

Keeping in touch with friends and family has never been easier than it is now, thanks to social media. However, no matter how easy it is to stay in touch with everyone, nothing beats a reunion to make these bonds feel truly meaningful. Maybe it’s all in your brain, but…