[Hat-Trick]

If my kid was juggling Loyola vs. Gonzaga, it’s the Zags hands down. I’d first do everything possible to try and convince him to become a master plumber or an electrician.

[Bon of Babble]

Good advice.

I had to have an electrician out yesterday to upgrade part of my electrical system for a new air conditioner: Cost $2,800.

I’d also advise master carpenter if the kid is artistic. One lives in the most expensive rental we own, drives a new red porsche and pays in cash six months in advance.

[Night Hides Not]

Can't say I disagree with you. I've tried to push my kids to University of Dallas, to no avail. It's a conservative Jesuit university about 15 minutes from our house. I love the small campus, and we attend Mass at their church several times a year. Gives me a chance to get my "Jesuit fix".

I also like going to St. Rita's for reconciliation, as most of the priests there are Jesuits, too.

I had only a few classes taught by Jesuits at Gonzaga, as I majored in accounting. I have fond memories of a philosophy class my senior year, where 12 of the 14 students were philosophy/theology majors studying for the priesthood. Although I was out of my element, it was a great class.

Up until Fr. Bob Spitzer left as President at GU, I was strongly pushing my kids to go there, and my wife was in agreement after visiting the campus. I probably told too many stories about the academic rigors there, and they heard the same rumors about UD: "my friends say you have to work too hard there."