“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change. The realist adjusts the sails.” — William Arthur Ward

Historically, change is the constant component of any society, government or endeavor. In fact, we improvise every second of our existence. James Baldwin reminded us that “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”

Stuart Hunt is now in his 54th year of kindergarten-university public and private education in Washington State. He is a choral conductor, author and publisher who values high standards for learners.

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