It is truly a big world in many ways.
We have many directions to go to find our way. Choices may include to find a COVID-19 vaccine site, or, decide to take chances we would avoid calamity and not be subjected to catastrophe with the virus which has altered our world.
Choices are made each day, big and small.
A big world is what Richard Branson and his travelers saw out their windows when they were briefly in outer space Sunday.
Other individuals, non-governmental directors, will be taking their views from outer space. The cause of exploration continues. It is a driving force.
Individuals may see the same site and understand different perceptions. That perception is part of what makes politics interesting. All with different perceptions. That is part of the reason this newspaper’s name is The Voice. We at The Voice encourage different perceptions, politics, or on any other subject.
Some media may prefer one voice and one perception as the best method forward. Certainly, some newspapers, magazines, radio stations, television stations, websites, blogs, are predictable in their perceptions and in their politics.
The Voice, present company included, encourages a discussion, with different voices offering their perceptions. We request, no, insist, the voices must not be libellous, respect is preferable, and we monitor the seven deadly words, which have not been a problem, thankfully, in our community endeavor to allow opportunity and reflect residents in the four counties we serve.
Certainly, in a way, we are defined by those in our communities and each of us has an impact on our neighbors, fellow citizens, and all of those around us. We can be a force for good, or, we can be a negative force that requires patience, advancement, and a positive learning curve.
Choices. Environment. Perception.
• Positive forces and community commitment create a better world, one step at a time. See page 1 for the Playful Learning Landscape. Public spaces are changed. The photo is from 834 N. Highland Avenue in Aurora. Maya Portillo of the Robert R. McCormick Foundation is a lead funding source. She said, “This space provides caregivers ample opportunity to engage with children while enjoying the garden space.”
• Another item on page 1 shines a light on our changing world, with caution. The dreaded COVID-19 has subsided and activities again are thrust into the forefront. There must be caution, however, and it is the variant virus which lurks closely. Delta variant receives the most attention for alarm. Nonetheless with vaccines, masks, and careful attention to close encounters, we can overcome the sickness.
• In addition to the four events and items on page 1, there will be other activities to enjoy community spirit. Consider:
• Approximately 100 Special Olympics Illinois athletes will compete in a series of golf skill events at Springbrook Golf Course, 2220 W. 83rd Street in Naperville, 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, July 21. That is the same day as the opening of the Summer Olympic Games in Japan without spectators out of caution for the spread of the virus.
• West Suburban Symphony will perform at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, Saturday, July 31
• Fox Valley Chapter of American Guild of Organists will present the 22nd annual Bach and Beyond organ concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 30 at Marmion Abbey, 850 Butterfield Road (Route 56) in Aurora.
Clear and Concise, Week 28, Year 2:
Access is a noun and not a verb.
Transition is a noun and not a verb.
Detail is a noun and not a verb.