Yesterday I was looking for something in some William Ward Watkin materials and I found this little poem written by Dr. Lovett and its accompanying explanation. It was in a folder labeled “Landscaping.” While I do follow the logic, that doesn’t seem quite right.
It’s hard to be sure but I think the tree Lovett so admired is at the left just inside Gate 1:
When I read this I sat down on the floor and cried. It might be time to take some vacation.
Bonus: I’ve been seeing these little guys all over campus recently. They look like juvenile golden crested night herons.
Extra Bonus: That was quick.