Fall has always been my favorite season. There is something about the changing leaves, pumpkin spice donuts, and the beauty of the world slowing down that makes this time of year feel special. I stroll around, listening to the smooth sounds of Miles Davis or John Coltrane that serve as the perfect complement to the cool autumn breeze. Amidst the chaos of 1L, however, I have hardly had the opportunity to appreciate my first New England fall. Between readings, assignments, and everything in between, slowing down has felt like something I simply could not afford. So, when I received an email from Dean Brathwaite reminding me of the retreat I had completely forgotten I signed up for, I welcomed the opportunity to step away, even if only for a weekend.
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My New England Bucket List
As a 3L, I am very aware that this is my last chance to fully appreciate the New England Fall. Next year, I will be in San Diego, where the weekly forecast is 75 degrees in mid-October (amazing, beautiful, thank you). Although I am excited about this change, (may I never need to shovel snow again), I can’t say I won’t miss the beauty New England has to offer.
Continue readingWhen Fall Comes to New England, Law School Can Wait (ish)
Before attending BC Law, I had spent next to zero time in New England. Years ago, I remembered listening to the song When Fall Comes to New England by Cheryl Wheeler on car rides with my dad. Once I came to Boston, I was determined to ensure that I could sing along after graduating without feeling like a fraud. As I finish my final semester here, I want to have no regrets about enjoying New England’s fall.
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