lucy in the sky with diamonds

"This paper is a gem," wrote Ned. "Your thesis is valid and corrective. Your presentation of evidence is orderly without seeming overly regimented; rather, your argument and evidence unfold in a clear line of reasoning and analysis. While other papers contain a number of detailed corrections and suggestions, yours, virtually error free, is a solid critical performance."

My day brightened significantly after receiving my paper back from Ned (part athlete, part professor).