This month brings a number of graduation celebrations. But graduation is sometimes referred to by a different name: commencement. “Graduation” brings to mind an ending. “Commencement” is about beginning. High school graduates will soon commence the next phase of their life, whether that be college, work or the military. College...

For many years, my day often ended by watching Johnny Carson do his monologue. Just before Mr. Carson came on stage, the show’s host would receive the now famous introduction – HERRRRES JOHNNY! To all of you I say, “HERRRES SUMMER!” What a wonderful word: summer. It brings back great...