As I walked through the leaflet covered door into the main room of the center, I was filled with a sense that there is more information in this small room than I could absorb in a single afternoon. Not allowing this to stop my progress, I decided to take in what I could. So, I began to read.
I read papers, pamphlets, newsletters, and news papers. I opened binders of all variety, color, size and title. I studied maps of various water sheds, forests, and mountain ranges.
While I read, I listened to people speak their opinions and viewpoints. I listened to them talk of friends, and of enemies. I heard of struggles with others, struggles with selves. I learned about my friends and about my world.
During my visit at the MEC I witnessed a sharing of talk between people that I both enjoyed, and found informative.
Sincerely: A patient ear, and a humble voice
Copyright Mendocino Environmental Center 1998
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