I am fortunate to be able to audit classes at the university where I worked for so long.  Obviously, I don’t join small seminars or any class where the instructor doesn’t permit guests.

This fall, I am attending a history class with three outstanding professors.  The class is small enough that students (but not auditors) can respond to questions or make comments.  There is one student in this class whose comments/responses are so insightful that I am always eager to hear what he has to say.

The other day while waiting for class to start, this 86-year old with grandchildren his age went up to the student to compliment him on his always on-target comments.  At first, he seemed a bit taken aback.  Then his face lit up with an ear-to-ear grin.

And I returned to my seat.