Some of these giant California Redwoods are 3,000 years
old.
You and I won’t live nearly so long as that. In fact, compared to that, our lives will be
gone in the blink of an eye. I don’t
know about you, but in the short time I have here, I want to have some fun and
I want to make a difference. In fact, I
want to have fun while making a difference.
In particular, I want to involve myself in projects that help make
the world a better place. Whether these
projects safeguard the environment, or bring a life-changing high-tech product
to market, or fight for social justice, or even
bring arts and culture to the community - I’m all about having a positive
impact. I want to work with people who
are doing good things and great things.
Sometimes, when I’m writing a grant, I become almost
overwhelmed with emotion. Yes, while
writing a grant. People think of these
things as dry and heavily detailed. And
they are. Sometimes I get a little lump
in my throat anyway. Partially, that’s just
me being nutty. But mostly it’s YOU, and
the things you’re doing. When that happens,
I know I’m on to something.
Life’s too short to be on the side of the evildoers. Life’s too short to work for greedy people
and polluters. The world is too majestic
to turn our backs on it. Helping is way
more fun than hurting.
I’m guessing that if you’re still reading this
website, you probably feel the same way.