Times New Viking - "Devo & Wire"

Dear Dad,

College is fun. You were right, moving away was a good idea. I'm making lots of friends here, and I really like my teachers. Cooking for myself is hard, I either seem to buy not enough food or too much, but I'm sure that balance will come with time. I like having to walk down the street to do my laundry, it's fresh air. Though I'm sure my opinion will change when the snow comes. I joined a group at school and we're really messing stuff up, you know? Fightin' it. It feels good. I feel sometimes like a glowing stick of red hot metal.

- Son

ps. Dad, they broke me.

Pavement - "Frontwards"

Dear Son,

Cute. I'm glad you're having a good time. I remember what college was like for me. No matter what you think now, you still have lots to learn, you always do. I still do. Your voice is timid now, though vital, but in time will gain clarity and focus. Your opinion of yourself will change as many times as the sun rises. And your work will pass through you, around you, like breathing in pollen, or eating garlic. I know I sound sentimental now, but your letter found me nostalgic. I remember the cool grey streets of girls' minds, separated into blocks to walk on. Walk on. Goodness, listen to me.

- Dad

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