From the Editor: On Journeys
This issue resembles that sketchbook. It is a collection of people’s stories, photos from distant corners of the world and small reminders about simple things. It represents two types of journeys. The first, a physical voyage. The second, a process of personal and intellectual transformation. Their coexistence is something uniquely experienced by humans, and something that transcends geographical boundaries.
Journeys are all around us. Some journeys—like the whales’—are about survival. Others are about personal fulfillment—like a family vacation. And while our journeys may share destinations, our stories are different. Our encounters add diverse viewpoints to places which are otherwise just points on a map. I hope this issue broadens your perspective and inspires you to further explore the world. Your sketchbook is waiting to be filled.
Cheers,
Jared G. Fritz-McCarty, (he/him)
Editor
Assistant Vice President of Advancement
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