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Josh Brake's avatar

I love this piece, Jim. The gardening metaphor is one that I continue to return to—both in my work as a parent and an educator. Thanks for sharing.

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Rob Nelson's avatar

Just a quick note of appreciation from a new subscriber. Your piece has me reaching for my Emily Dickinson to contemplate other garden metaphors.

Thanks to Josh, for pointing me here.

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Dewitt Drinkard's avatar

"Our job as a gardener or as an educator is to know that the potential is there, or will unfold. People have a potential for growth; it's inside, it's in the seeds." --Myles Horton, 1999

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