In my last post I shared excerpts from Robert Krulwich’s speech, but I should quickly elaborate on COA’s graduation lest you think COA’s graduation is typical: it’s not. We do not wear the black caps & gowns that so often signify academic achievement. Many have flowers in their hair, and some walk across the stage barefoot. After receiving a diploma, each graduate calls the next person’s name and hands them a flower. When the ceremony was over, I introduced my family to friends and teachers while we snacked on delicious food prepared by the COA kitchen. I gorged on fresh vegetables, gf & …