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After encouraging the class to applaud for Luke, John noticed that it was after the class’s ending time of 2:10, and he said simply, “That’s it.” In no rush to go anywhere, I watched a class full of people walk out with big smiles on their faces, fairly certain I had never seen that before.

After the students cleared out, John and I walked down the hallway of the Palaestra and back to his office.

“So, how did you think the class went?” John inquired.

“Very well. I like the way you use humor and examples to make your points.”

John nodded, seemingly satisfied. I asked if he had any guest speakers coming up this year. “Maybe a couple,” he said, “but I hate to give up any time.”

That comment really struck me. Watching him smile during class made it clear that he absolutely loved teaching. And if he loved that class, he must have loved his football team even more.

“How did you like my story about not knowing what you might be doing twenty years from now?”

“I think it’s a fun attitude,” I told him. “Over spring break, we packed up the minivan and just started driving. We called it a no-destination road trip.”