He brought his own maple syrup to college. A comforter, posters, a laptop … and no winter coat. That would be shipped later, because despite your ignorance of what your mother said, it’s gonna get cold before you come home. You might want to bring your coat. Home is home is home. And it’s where you hang your hat. Or your coat, once your mother ships it to you. But the flavors of home. They’re important. Maple Syrup. Vermont. Tastes a whole lot like home, really. Always will.