The advantages of living at a college

One of the many advantages of living at a college is the eager talents of young athletes and musicians to teach my children. Two of the varsity swimmers in my building are now in my employ as personal coaches to Christopher and Benjamin. With Spring Break on the horizon, we are on the fast track to making young Benjamin drown-proof and Christopher semi-proficient in the art of swimming. More than giving them the freedom to swim, I am giving myself the gift of knowing that if one of my kids tottered over the ledge of the pool, they would still be with us the next day. These low aspirations are the reason that my kids will probably not be in the Olympics, but will make it to 50 without ulcers.