I officially graduated today, in a bizarre red robe - or "dress," as my French friend called it - with a hood, three stripes on either arm, and a velvet cap. The dissertation has been in since October, and writing it often seemed to me like a race. I guess you could call this the parade. My family was there. It was sweet, even if I was slow enough finishing that I didn't know any of the other graduates. The run this morning was slow too, but also sweet. Didn't push too hard. Just ran very easy. Nice weather at last, sun peeking through clouds, 70ish, pleasant. Off to Pittsfield Sunday then to the Cape! | 