Reunion Reflections

It's been 30 years -- an entire generation -- since Meryl Streep offered us her crystalline acapella rendition of Que Sera Sera, kicking off her commencement address: 

Que sera, sera
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
Que sera, sera
What will be, will be

After three decades, I'd like to think I've learned a bit from living the future we could not see from that glorious June day in 1985:

1. The true value of a liberal arts education is its ability to help us consider the ideas of others, to think critically, to form meaningful opinions, and to express them clearly.
2. There is no gift greater than a true friend.  Those who have even just one or two are exceedingly fortunate.
3. Life turns on a dime.  Say what's in your heart. Do what you believe will work best. Work to make your life the one you want.  

Que sera, sera
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
Que sera, sera
What will be, will be