I do wish to contribute as much as I can, maybe even start a ripple effect, where other people will start taking action too and inspire other people too.

I hope, as your father, I’ve done enough to instill within you how science is a wonderful adventure.

Sempre é bom ajudar a natureza.

But being truthful, I know we are not yet on the path that will lead to the change that is needed; but it is visible.

I plan to plant more things this spring, as we do every year in our garden.

And, if this summer has taught me anything, I am content (because I have to be) living in this limbo, this seemingly endless waiting for the opportunity to change, when really the opportunity exists within our very selves all along.

This Mother’s Day I am again thinking of my grandsons future and what I am doing to change the world if only by a small fraction.

I am sitting in a classroom thinking about you. Which is rare for me. I hope that our family has taken some initiative to do something about changing society instead of building robots and large houses.

I tried to teach you of the importance of being satisfied with what you had within your hands.