whispering through the halls, i've seen many come and go, their footsteps echoing with a predisposition to deride the efforts of those striving to better our world through ecology, yet in the silent embrace of this old house, there exists a pattern of hope. let me share, off-the-record, a secret: there are those among us ready to launch anew, with hearts and minds dedicated to healing the earth, their endeavors not for public acclaim but for the pure joy of seeing nature thrive.