This morning I received a surprise invitation to a Zoom viewing of a virtual convocation for a cousin's daughter, who received her masters degree today from University of Wyoming. The school sent all graduating students a package with cap, tassel and hood. They could choose to get the gown. A very large graduating class with names scrolling u[ the screen for some time, with graduate studies degrees last on the agenda. It was fun to be with other cousins and have a chance to visit a bit once the ceremony ended. It felt wonderful to participate in her graduation in some way, particularly when there was no ceremony here this year -- postponed until next May when there will be two separate celebrations and ceremonies for the 2020 and 2021 graduation groups.
So, while the day began grey, rainy and very overcast, with sun coming out just before sunset, the day held a couple of surprises. Into the early evening, I though I should have donned my academic robes for the morning ceremony. Now that would have been fun. Sure beats daytime pjs. <smile>
Lyrics that often come to mind at graduation ceremonies seemed to fit well again today. They contain wishes for the graduates who received degrees today and those whose degrees will be conferred in absentia this spring with ceremonies at some future point. Stay well. Enjoy!
I hope you dance -- Ronan Keating
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