Mein Gott, how I longed to slap him, to shout at him, “Flee this place, young man, before the academy eats your soul!” But, it was already too late, the boy had given himself over to it, and any spark he may once have had had already been leeched away by the stultifing inanities of the “life of the mind”.Please, please go read the fabulous, hilarious antics of Herr Professor von Korncrake, friend of the esteemed Manolo.
PS getting married friday!!! See Anna's blog for Rome pictures!