Angelo Earns His PhD In Math

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Robert E. Jordan
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0 posted 2008-06-04 10:54 PM

Sally and Felix
get invited to University
to hear Angelo defend
his thesis in mathematics.

It’s a formality
that must be preformed.

Angelo has already
earned his PhD.

It’s all way above
Sally and Felix’s head.
They don’t understand any of it.

They clap loudly when he’s done,
that’s their boy you know.

After the defense is over,
Angelo’s advisor invites Angelo
and his little family to lunch:

“You two must be very proud of Angelo”

“Oh, yes, we are.”

“Angelo’s told me all about you two,
and what you do for a living.”

“Did he really?”

“Yes he did.”

Sally looks at Angelo,
and Angelo shakes his head
in agreement.

“Doing that
must have been a hard life
for both of you.
Many people cannot survive
that kind of life.

You are both
to be commended
for what you did.

Angelo is a fine young man,
and a very skilled mathematician.”

“Yeah, thanks professor,
he’s a great kid,
and always has been.”

“Thanks mom,
thanks dad.”

Bobby

Authors Note:  True Story

Marchmadness
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1 posted 2008-06-05 01:23 AM

Good for Angelo!
Ida

Robert E. Jordan
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2 posted 2008-06-05 07:38 AM

Thanks dear Ida,

Yes, he's a math pro. He's also a sweet kid. Right now he's on his honeymoon.

Bobby

Earth Angel
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3 posted 2008-06-05 09:40 AM

Felix, I am rather choked up at the moment! Yours and Sally's son, has done you mighty proud!

May Angelo and his wife have a wonderful life together!

Love to you all!
Linda

sewasham
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4 posted 2008-06-05 09:45 AM

Hey Bobby, I'm glad to hear someone's good at math 'cause it sure ain't me. Good write. Take care and Have fun. Steve

Robert E. Jordan
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5 posted 2008-06-05 09:55 AM

Thanks dear Linda,

Yes, Angelo is also a very sweet guy, and always was. He's a very gentle person, and so is his wife. They will do fine with each other. She's a beautiful lady from Iran, and he's one handsome guy.

Love Felix

Robert E. Jordan
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6 posted 2008-06-05 09:56 AM

Thanks Steve,

Yes, Angelo is a real math whiz, and so is his wife. They are both math professors.

Bobby

gilead
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7 posted 2008-06-05 09:57 AM

My son became a JAG lawyer in the Marine Corp last year and was just promoted to Captain last week. I know the feeling, Bobby, of filling the lungs with the air of righteous pride! This is a very warming story, and it is a monument to overcoming adversity and rising to great heights. Hats off to Angelo, and to Felix and Sally!

Art

Robert E. Jordan
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8 posted 2008-06-05 10:01 AM

Thanks Art,

JAG lawyers are great, and so are Captains in the Marine Corp. Good on your son.

Bobby

2islander2
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9 posted 2008-06-05 10:39 AM

Hi Bobby, I'm glad for Angelo...

Have a nice day

yann

Joyce Johnson

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10 posted 2008-06-05 11:11 AM

Felix does not seem to realize that he has come as far from his own beginnings as has Angelo. I am proud of both of them. Love, Joyce

Earth Angel
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11 posted 2008-06-05 11:14 AM

I concur with Joyce!

I also extend my congratulations to gilead's son ~ and to the proud poppa!

Linda

Robert E. Jordan
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12 posted 2008-06-05 03:11 PM

Thanks Yann,

For the kind words. Angelo says hello.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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13 posted 2008-06-05 03:12 PM

Thanks dear Joyce,

For your very kind words. Both Angelo and Felix say hello.

Love Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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14 posted 2008-06-05 03:13 PM

Thanks dear Linda,

I'm very happy you agree with Joyce.

Love Bobby

Alison

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15 posted 2008-06-07 09:32 PM

Actually, I think many of us are very proud of Angelo. I am. But, I am proud of Felix and Sally too. They raised a good boy.

Alison

Robert E. Jordan
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16 posted 2008-06-07 09:50 PM

Thanks dear Alison,

For the kind words, actually, Sally, and Felix just got lucky.

Love Bobby

Prasad Nataraj
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17 posted 2008-06-08 01:33 AM

Bobby, this sounds very much like my story. Angelo did get his PhD. However I didn’t get any … Enjoyed.

"Hardwork pays in the long run"

Margherita
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18 posted 2008-06-08 05:26 AM

I understand that this was a wonderful gratification for the three of you. It shows that where there is enthusiasm there is success. I love math too and often said if I could go back (or maybe in another life!) I would choose that direction ...
Congratulations to Angelo and best wishes for his professional achievements.
I also appreciate the obviously loving relationship between you and your son, which is a thing that seems so hard to accomplish.
Love,
Margherita

Robert E. Jordan
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19 posted 2008-06-08 09:21 AM

Thanks Prasad,

So you're a math person too. Nice dancing tiger. Keep working on both the math and the tigers.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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20 posted 2008-06-08 09:24 AM

Thanks dear Margherita,

Yes, my son and I have always hit it off real good. He's a good guy, and works hard.

Love Bobby

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