Quiz

In solidarity with those scholars in the family that are [yet] embroiled in academia we offer the following review of my recent Wheaton visit.  During my stay:

1. I jogged several times on the network of railroad rights-of-way-become-trails, once getting turned around in "Herrick's Lake Park" such that I went much further than planned.
2. I passed "Hawkins Circle" enroute to an evening meeting at a house with the street number of "1406".
3. I enjoyed three cups of tea at Carol's tea room with niece, Carol, and nephew, Joel.
4. I was a spectator at two Wheaton College soccer matches.
5. I was loaned a Chrysler mini-van during my ten day stay.
6. I treated my former "boss" at Scripture Press Ministries (1973-76) to breakfast at Seven Dwarfs' Restaurant (still in operation after all these years).
7. I was involved in the College Church Missions Fest for 30 hours non-stop.
8. When attempting to check-in for my return flight (ORD-RDU) I was issued a boarding pass for "Virginia M. Hawkins".
9. The weather was typically gray and chilly.
10. For purposes of my own continuing and life-long education I listened to a two-hour presentation on "A Recent History of the Anti-Evolutionism Movement" and viewed an exhibition on John Wesley Powell (first to raft the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon) - both at Wheaton College.
11. Bonus: I took many photos.

Answers:

1. True
2. True
3. True and delightful.
4. False.  I didn't have the opportunity nor as strong an inclination as in previous visits.
5. True.
6. False.  She insisted on treating me!  Though slowed by arthritis, Joyce exudes energy of thought and spirit!
7. False.  I took a break to sleep overnight and an hour to catch my breath on Sunday afternoon after a fun time (and grilled hamburger lunch) with Kate & Nate Rowe (plus four under 6 years).
8. True.  And not encouraging for the whole security apparatus surrounding air travel.
9. False.  The days were almost too warm with no rain or clouds!
10. True.
11. False, but that was too easy.