stopped and took pictures, and I proudly
told them that once they had drunk from
the Old Well, they would be converted. This
time, I heard no objections. After their thirst
was quenched, they raced to tag the Davie
Poplar, while I watched triumphantly.
After the show at the planetarium, we
made one more ride down Franklin Street,
stopping in Ben and Jerry’s for ice cream
to help our three-hour ride home. From
the back seat, I could hear Norah tell the
boys, “I am really thinking that I will come
to college here, but I am not converted.”
To help them remember their visit, my
wife helped make a photo book, and I
penned the following poem for them:
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“The timing of Phase 2
will be just right for us.”
The Tree
Run real fast, and tag the tree.
Sewing your seeds of destiny.
Memories are made, and history begins,
“This is the place,” to meet lifetime friends!
The old Davie Poplar stands tall and true,
Proud to look down
on a sea of Carolina blue.
Thousands of students have walked
under her limbs,
Some became famous playing
on her fields and gyms.
Lean on her trunk
and have a seat at her base.
Ponder and think,
and put a heel on your face.
Relax and breathe while reading a book.
Think about your future,
then take a good look.
Carol Gillham is assistant curator for
collections at Ackland Art Museum and
her husband Nick, Duke University James
B Duke Professor Emeritus, is writing a
book. They’re thrilled to be qualified for a
Phase 2 apartment with a future move-in
date. “We like the reassurance of Life Care
and how our expenses will be covered. We
love the area. And we love the diverse
backgrounds of the residents.” Ease of
travel is another bonus. “We’ll just lock the
door and go. Phase 2 will be perfect for
us…and our dog Lily Rose!”
Qualify now for Phase 2 at the area’s only
Life Care retirement community and enjoy
immediate membership in the on-site Duke
Center for Living. Move in when Phase 2
is completed.
Run real fast, and tag the tree.
The student who walks by
could someday be me.
Quench your thirst
from the famous Old Well.
Listen for the band,
and the sweet Liberty Bell!
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Grow and learn, and discover your world.
Gather at the tree, and meet a boy or girl.
Soak in the moment, and sing with glee…
“We don’t give a damn,
Steve Tinkham ’ 78
Gates
AT FEARRINGTON
Distinctive Retirement Living
RESIDENCES AVAILABLE...
Reservations for Phase 2 Now Being Taken.
