There are quite a few reasons that I have been very happy working in higher education for the past 36 years.  One of the primary reasons is that one is given the chance, on a regular basis, to “start over.”  Every new academic year — indeed, every semester — one gets a fresh beginning.

I often wish one had that opportunity in life.  Sometimes you just want to start over.  But, it can’t be done.  There is just some baggage you  have to carry all your life.

“Boy, you’re gonna carry that weight, Carry that weight a long time . . . .”