Commencement
As I drove drove down San Diego Freeway into L.A. this week, I was delighted by the sight of those purple clouds all over the city. It’s that time of year again when my favorite jacarandas are in full bloom. After living in this area for over 40 years, jacarandas have become synonymous with the graduation season for me, much like cherry blossoms in Japan where the school season starts in April and ends in March. Both are reminders of the transformative power of education and new beginnings.