Along Life's Journey

It twists. It turns. It starts and then it seems to stop. There can be open desolate areas or spots of incredible brightness. But despite
its ragged edges life's journey goes on. And every once in a while there are people who have such an influence on you, they seem to pierce your very existence. Such a person was Dr. Lucy Fryxell in my journey. With her love of language and passion for literature, she gave me an appreciation for both the structure of our words and their ability to communicate. She truly nourished my love affair with our language and taught me one undeniable truth. What good is the greatest gift,
our spirit, unless we are able to communicate and share it?
That, to me, is the essence of life's journey.

Ken Bird, '72
English Major