 Tonight I want to talk to you about something that I really wanted to bring some props for but I can't It's fire Not the bad fire not the fire that makes you locate your nearest emergency exits But the good fire You see My good fire was fading out. If you could say I was exhibiting signs of burnout From the stressors of my full-time job of the last 17 years It was evident that I needed to find a new source of fuel Well, I found it. I found the fire in my heart the fire in my soul Found the fire had been reignited When I returned to Western Technical College enrolling in the landscape horticulture program That may be an understatement, but I absolutely love it love it It makes my heart sing because I truly enjoy learning every aspect of the program I'm very very lucky to have the support of my instructors and The resources on campus that provide an effective learning environment The spark has been ignited and every day my passion for learning spreads wilder than the day before I Never thought I'd be so excited to talk about soil and turf and plant pests and diseases But the education that I'm receiving at Western Technical College is absolutely priceless