Thank you again for a most enjoyable evening. And for the coffee! (I admit terribly provincial tastes as a rule. My age and limited budget - and a love for books and charts above all other luxuries - meant I never developed a taste for most imports. Real chocolate is the exception.)
I do hope my comments were of use, besides their clear amusement. I confess I've not been quite so opinionated quite so quickly with anyone on staff, well, ever. (I am, of course, with Raz, and with Poppy and Pomona, but it took us quite a time to work up to that.)
Beyond that, it was a true delight to see your pride in Raz. I think, perhaps, it’s easy when you see someone regularly, not to see them growing and changing, and becoming more truly what they could be, and that those things are clearer with time and distance. While I admit I’d have found his parents formidable to deal with, it is wonderful to see someone who’s mentored him so clearly approve of who he has become and how he’s grown.
Seeing him grow as a teacher and guide (much of which I am increasingly sure he must have learned from you) gives me so much hope for the future, beyond those things he’s long been best known for. Do excuse me. You have already realised, I think, that the quickest way to my heart these days is a thorough appreciation of Raz’s virtues. I needn’t go on so.
Again, should you have questions about any manner of school-related need, please don’t hesitate to ask. As long as you do not ask me to be cheerful or coherent before about 9am of a morning (and 10 is safer), I am at your service there.
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Thank you again for a most enjoyable evening. And for the coffee! (I admit terribly provincial tastes as a rule. My age and limited budget - and a love for books and charts above all other luxuries - meant I never developed a taste for most imports. Real chocolate is the exception.)
I do hope my comments were of use, besides their clear amusement. I confess I've not been quite so opinionated quite so quickly with anyone on staff, well, ever. (I am, of course, with Raz, and with Poppy and Pomona, but it took us quite a time to work up to that.)
Beyond that, it was a true delight to see your pride in Raz. I think, perhaps, it’s easy when you see someone regularly, not to see them growing and changing, and becoming more truly what they could be, and that those things are clearer with time and distance. While I admit I’d have found his parents formidable to deal with, it is wonderful to see someone who’s mentored him so clearly approve of who he has become and how he’s grown.
Seeing him grow as a teacher and guide (much of which I am increasingly sure he must have learned from you) gives me so much hope for the future, beyond those things he’s long been best known for. Do excuse me. You have already realised, I think, that the quickest way to my heart these days is a thorough appreciation of Raz’s virtues. I needn’t go on so.
Again, should you have questions about any manner of school-related need, please don’t hesitate to ask. As long as you do not ask me to be cheerful or coherent before about 9am of a morning (and 10 is safer), I am at your service there.
A.