Cara and I spent the weekend in New England, visiting the University of New Hampshire and the University of Vermont (left), mostly for the purpose of affirming that she really hopes to be attending the University of Kentucky or Texas A&M this time next year. The ride up Friday night was stressful, taking place in the tail of a tropical storm that has whacked us in New York Thursday night; the ride across to Vermont on Sunday was pretty but taken too early to get he benefit of the changing leaves; and the ride home was rushed, since Cara had forgotten to cancel her Monday night babysitting gig. Oh well. The visit to UNH confirmed my impression from five years ago that the school was nice but not first-rate. UVM, on the other hand, seems like a wonderful place (and in charming Burlington! And between Lake Champlain and the mountains!) But was cold, and Cara has consistently expressed her preference for warm and if necessary hot. One cool thing at UVM: the washing machines in the dorm are online. You can see when they’re available; check the time left in your cycle; and receive an email that tells when your load is finished. Plus they’re free! Kind of hard to believe Cara is making this leap. Yikes
