College Graduation

My son Nicholas graduated from Evergreen State College on June 12th, 2015, with a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts with an emphasis on creative writing. It is his intention to pursue a Master's degree in writing at Pacific Lutheran University. It is so much fun to see his creative side blossom as I at 58 finally am pursuing my long delayed dream to write. We encourage each other, it is an enriching experience,artistically and intellectually.
For young people today, the world is proving to be a challenging place, some would say, an increasingly more dangerous place in view of certain international conflicts that seem to take on a rather nerve wracking turn, whether it be in the Middle East or the Ukraine. Tag on the enormous challenge on all levels of global climate change, and you want to wish young people today both courage and intelligence to overcome these daunting assignments. I wish my son the best of luck and heart in what his creative mind will contribute in his own unique way and with his own crystal clear perspective that is hopeful without being naive.