Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021
Pearls are products of an oyster depositing nacre, layer by layer, over a piece of irritating grit over a long period of time. Diamonds come from eons of epic pressure of simple chunks of carbon. A Kentucky Derby winner must be trained to race or their talent is wasted.
There can be incredible beauty and value that come from putting something under a bit of stress for a bit of time.
In a few weeks, the class of 2021 will walk across the stage and start a new phase of life. Some will be destined for two- or four-year colleges, some to trade skills programs, some directly into the job market. Whatever the path they choose, the next five years are probably the most critical part of their development into adults. And it’s even more critical for our small-town and rural young people.