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Passing time makes my college education more precious and valuable to me. I’m really grateful I went to Hillsdale and got to study with this guy, and I think his advice to families and high school Seniors in choosing colleges is most wise. I am occasionally asked how on earth  Aaron and I ever got together when our studies, future careers, and many of our hobbies did not seem to overlap. But I think the answer lies in the outcome of a true liberal arts core education — we have wrestled with the same Great Conversation, so we understand the foundation of each other’s perspective on life, which seems to be serving us better in a life where enjoying an interesting conversation over a cup of french-press coffee is actually a little more practical than both enjoying, say, Scuba Diving. Additionally, I think studying a few things we may not have signed up for trains us to be more adventurous and willing to try new things in all of life. Guess what? I think target practice, kayaking, and cross-country skiing are really fun, and Aaron has a special place in his heart for the composer Hector Berlioz. I think taking those “extra” classes in Literature, History, Politics, Economics, Art, and Science gives each of us a greater appreciation for the vast wonder of the world God made. Yes, studying those things makes me a better musician, business owner, home-maker, friend, and wife. It makes Aaron a better scientist, student, hunter, gardener, and husband, too. It’s the Liberal Arts that best explain what it means to be human, and it’s valuable for musicians and scientists alike.
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You can take a test to figure out which state would make you feel most “at home.” While I should fit in reasonably well in Minnesota, apparently Utah matches my personality best. I am a little unnerved that Minnesota is considered more neurotic. I don’t really know what makes a state neurotic, or how anyone could judge that, but it’s definitely concerning.
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Moving to Minnesota in the winter makes me think it would be best to marvel at the beauty of snowflakes so I don’t get too discouraged by their excessive presence in the next few years of my life.
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