Chad Thorne Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Link below to the video webcast of the ceremony. If you're interested, commencement speaker Hillary Clinton starts her speech at 1:04:10. My daughter's name, Emma Thorne, is called at 1:31:48, and she steps into the frame to receive her diploma at 1:31:55. If you're not interested I don't mind. My daughter and I are estranged (thanks to Mom) and I haven't seen her in 17 years, so being able to see her graduate is a precious gift. Emma was born a month premature and I recall walking up and down the hospital corridors at night, singing to her, while her mother slept, recovering from the C-section. - Aw, shoot... Anyway, suffice it to say that I am so proud of her success despite not being able to take any credit for it. rtsp://realmedia.cc.columbia.edu/acis/advanced/commencement/2009/Barnard-arch.smi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Cool beyond words. I'll say congrats whether or not you feel it's warranted. The URL doesn't seem to be working, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Here we go: RealPlayer version Windows Media Player version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Thanks. Apparently you'll have to copy and paste from "rtsp" to "smi." I don't know why the url came out that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Thanks. Apparently you'll have to copy and paste from "rtsp" to "smi." I don't know why the url came out that way. I tried that but it still didn't work so I did a quick search and came up with links I posted directly from the college website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Congrats to her and you. Hopefully you can weasel your way back into her life, take any opportunity you can. If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Hopefully you can weasel your way back into her life, take any opportunity you can. Tried that. She threatened to change her last name if I tried again. My mother and my wife, who are women and ought to know, say she'll come looking for me at some point down the road. I pray that's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Hopefully you can weasel your way back into her life, take any opportunity you can. Tried that. She threatened to change her last name if I tried again. My mother and my wife, who are women and ought to know, say she'll come looking for me at some point down the road. I pray that's true. I can attest that teenage rebellion and bitterness toward parents frequently carries over into the 20-something years. I'll pray that she comes out of it sooner than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Brown Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 My son came back. I wish that for you. "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Congrats! Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard W Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Chad--since your daughter is now 22, I presume, what's keeping you from reaching out to her and trying to re-establish a connection. It's time. "Everyone wants to change the world, but no one thinks of changing themselves." Leo Tolstoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I know where you're coming from, Chad. I had two estranged sons after the breakup, but we're back together now. Geoff "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 Chad--since your daughter is now 22, I presume, what's keeping you from reaching out to her and trying to re-establish a connection. It's time. See my post above. I tried that last year and she got very angry with me and told me never to try and contact her again. So I'll have to wait for her. Ross, Geoff - thanks for sharing your encouraging experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Congrats on this - proud and sad at the same time is a tough way to go. I hope she comes back at some point, but at least you know she's on a good path in life. Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Abide Chad. Poison has a way of wearing off over time. "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 You guys are the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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