The Graduation Speech More Powerful Than SPF…

[Jo]

Oooh Beth, you’ve left me feeling all nostalgic and a little teary with today’s story. To think I was one of those young people when this went viral 😭

[Beth Collier]

Thank you, Jo! I remember this email getting forwarded ...AND when it was credited to Vonnegut!

[Lisa Brunette]

I remember this one well! Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I think the faux speech held up admirably.

[Beth Collier]

Thanks for reading, Lisa! And you're right - this advice feels even more relevant now that I'm probably closer to the age Mary was when she wrote it...

[Lisa Brunette]

Exactly!

[Sarah Seedat]

You cannot survive the Greek heatwave every summer without wearing sunscreen...

[Beth Collier]

I bet!

[Sarah Seedat]

Don't say I didn't warn you! :)

[Sarah Seedat]

and an umbrella. tropical rain. climate change in Greece

[Beth Collier]

Thanks, Sarah. I'll come prepared for sun and rain! :)

[Sarah Seedat]

<3

[Sarah Seedat]

Sarah is one of my favourite names. Also, Seedat is the surname of a good friend from Zimbabwe currently in a UK prison. (Seriously.)

[Ernie Schenck]

I had never heard about this before now. Extraordinary Beth.

[Beth Collier]

Thank you, Ernie. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.