To my son Isaac Hatch who turns 3 today,
Rachel Hatch, December 15, 2016
To the future,
Today, I will hope and envision the future I wish to achieve. Then tomorrow, I will have tough conversations, I will call my local representatives, I will continue to fight for this world.
Dear Kids,
I know it’s long past time to wake up. You deserve a future in which drought, famine, and war are not all your children ever know; the choices my generation makes now will determine your future.
Dear Future Self,
It was 2020, the year I realized that life is fragile—not just mine, but the entire planet—through immense consumption, pollution, greediness, ignorance, false bliss. This wasn’t the way I wanted to live my life, so I promise to actively make the change.
To My Friends, Family and Future Grandchildren,
I realize my reflection of the past, current and future state of the environment paints a grim and pessimistic picture, but I feel optimistic in our ability to turn planet Earth’s fate around if we all work together and commit to making a change.
Dear Elliott,
We’re moving into uncertain times, and your dad and I worry. A lot. But you’re keeping us going. You’re pushing us to make better choices and not give up.
Dear Tomorrow,
I promise to clean the earth.
Dear Tomorrow,
I will opt up to deep green
Dear Tomorrow,
I promise to put in a rain catcher tank.
Dear Erica and Matthew,
I want you to be able to bring your kids to Tahoe and experience the same clarity that you had as a child.
Dear Evan,
We want your future family to enjoy the same beautiful places we enjoyed.
Dear Future Ryan,
I promise to be a knight in the campaign of truth seeking.
Dear Tomorrow,
I promise to ride more and drive less.