James asked for words of encouragement for people taking midterms and finals.  It took me about 10 minutes to come up with a simple idea and a picture to go along with it.  I wasn't happy with what I wrote - I'm virtually never happy with what I write or photograph - but I realized that the words were for me, not for others.  So may be I should post it here as well, so I'll remember.

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We live our fleeting days, caroming off from work to class to home - armed cap-a-pie with our polemic and single mindedness - garrulously complaining and whining

Invest in understanding. And watch in awe, as your new perspective transforms puddle of dirty leaves into autumn foliage

p.s. For those of you taking midterms and finals, good luck. It’s a blessing in disguise.