Carpenter's Column: Supplement to the commencement program

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CARPENTER’S COLUMN

Carpenter's Column: Supplement to the commencement program

TOM CARPENTER Columnist
May 11, 2025
May 11, 2025

Some people drink from the fountain of knowledge, others just gargle. �� Robert Anthony

“Why not�� is a slogan for an interesting life. �� Mason Cooley

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