Dear Lindsay,

I’ve had two mentors in my life, one in my graduate program, and the other in my early years as an academic counselor. That second wonderful mentor is you. Your kindness, intelligence, and collegiality were everything to me as a made a trying transition from student to educator, and your friendship was and has remained a much treasured part of my life. I’ve always considered you the best adviser on campus and the model for doing things right–and one of my favorite people to talk with.

We go back to 1988. I hope we’ll go forward for many more years. Blessings to you in your long-delayed and richly-deserved “next act.”

With love and esteem,

Kelli Jayn