In the swing of summer at present, and I wish to give a shout out to all the fine institutions that make summer worthwhile for our family. This past weekend, I concluded a conference with the newly created New England Consortium of Classical Educators. It involved two glorious days of scholarly conversation around the theme of the knowability of Truth for the low, low price of only $50. Professors, tutors, and mentors from all walks of life took turns grappling with age-old questions and enjoying delicious meals around a common table. Strikes me as what colleges and universities used to be for until we turned them into educational factories for the mere acquisition of specialized skills. In any event, I kept pinching myself that I paid so little for so much.
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