I think I’m going to really enjoy my fellowship. We had orientation today and I had the opportunity to meet most of the other fellows. Everyone seems genuinely interesting, intelligent, and extremely talented. I think it’s quite possible that I’ll make some good friends during this experience. We heard from some of the previous fellows and they emphasized that participation was the key to having a quality experience. They also stressed that while people bring different viewpoints to the discussion, the fellows never personally attacked each other because it’s difficult to vilify someone you know. I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone. And the trip to DC should be a blast.
It was also nice to be back in my old West Bank neighborhood yesterday. Before living on the 19th Floor, I resided in a tiny one-bedroom apartment in the Seven Corners neighborhood of Minneapolis, near the law school. It was home for seven years and I miss the do-your-own-thing vibe of the neighborhood. A lot of my book is based on experiences and people I knew during those seven years. But I don’t miss the college boys wrestling in the hallway outside my apartment and bloodying up the walls.
