Illustration by Lian Plass
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness.” --- Charles Dickens
It is that time of year again, ladies and gents. High school students from all corners of the globe have begun to grace us with their presence as they embark on a quest for college acceptance. As I weave my way through the ranks of hopeful students and apprehensive parents on their tours of our beloved Columbia, misty, water-colored memories light the corners of my mind.
