Prodigal Suits Up

The Prodigal Arrives For Class Two Years Tardy
After originally signing up for tech school prior to high school graduation, the Prodigal followed a route that included an 18 month layover in Guatemala. Nonetheless, he has now registered at and is, as you can see, clad in the official uniform of the Universal Technical Institute. Barring further geographical or spiritual journeys, he anticipates (although perhaps not as gleefully as his father) starting classes next week.
The plan, as revealed to me, is that he will be pursuing the “Diesel Curriculum.” The Prodigal does know me well enough that he spontaneously clarifies that it’s

Given that so far all he has to show for the fiscal commitment are a few documents and these duds, that nifty jacket and patch cost, by my calculation, approximately $18,000.






















