Saturday, September 16, 2006

TRIUM Graduation!


TRIUM Graduation

It is done. The class of 2006 has completed its course of work and its graduands have processed.

And how we processed!

The day in London enjoyed splendid weather of almost Los Angeles beauty. Lincolns Inn was as grand and Harry Potter-esque as ever, with coats of arms all around and portraits of UK's most powerful. At one point, a colleague said, "Is that Maggie?", referring not to our lovely, bright classmate Magdella, but to a portrait of Margaret Thatcher, who no doubt was at least an honorary member of the Inn.

There was a string quartet, brief but spot-on speeches from the academic deans of LSE, HEC and NYU, champagne at the outdoor reception, a delicious lunch, many of my esteemed and beloved colleagues, and especially my lovely bride Angela and my father, who goes by many names. I call him Buster.

It was a grand day. Bravo, TRIUM, and felicitations to all of my colleagues.