As for town of Ithaca, the best I can say is that it is no Charlottesville. But Cornell is no UVa either.
ML/NJ
It was Roger Cramton that I liked. Read a fair amount of his stuff. Seemed reasonable and balanced.
I’ve driven through Charlottesville, and the UVa campus. Beautiful area. Whenever I would go on business trips I would spend whatever free time I had to drive over to whatever campus was nearby, just to get a feel for the atmosphere.
I’m a Colorado alum myself. You from UVa?
BTW, I enjoyed your book review. I’ve never submitted a review, but I guess I should. I have an affinity for books, as do you, I surmise.
I’m sure the profs cringe when they see us old farts in the classroom. I haven’t taken any classes for about 10 years. I suppose I should pony up the ante, and go find a desk to sit in again.