Comments on: Lighter side: Talk about a ‘super senior’!

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:15:48 +0000

Renee,
I’m curious about your decision to use apostrophes in “congratulation’s,” “degree’s,” and “credit’s.” Just because a word ends in -s doesn’t mean it’s possessive.

By: Renee

Renee — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:27:49 +0000

Congratulation’s to all who have received their degree’s — albeit, years later. I’m in your company too, but am twenty credit’s shy of completing my studies.

By: M Lyons

M Lyons — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:25:10 +0000

My mother, who turns 80 next month, started taking classes in the 1960′s while she and my Dad were raising nine children. She put everything on hold while all her children completed their bachelor/masters degrees. At age 60 she had a major heart attack and subsequent bypass surgery. While in the hospital, she decided she would do three things: 1) conquer her fear of flying, 2) conquer her fear of swimming and 3) complete her degree. At the age of 65, she walked across the stage to accept her diploma at the University of Michigan. Soon after, she took up swimming and two years ago, flew to Ireland! My mother currently teaches ESL classes.

By: Pat B

Pat B — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:49:54 +0000

I’m currently finishing my BA in Liberal Arts. I started in ’78 at U of I in Chicago, and over the years took enough hours that by the time that I contacted Excelsior College (which took all my prior credits) I only needed a 1 credit class to graduate. I should graduate with the fall commencement as I will finish the class this week – 31 years after my first on-campus class!