Charlie Stark, software engineer, looks to future

This came today from Charlie Stark, who lives in Northfield, Minn. -- TB

Forty years? Macalester, UofM, USAF (as a spy), WSU, and 30 years of "software engineering". Doesn't seem like much until one considers family!
Rachel, who some of you met at the last reunion, and I have been married for over 26 years and have three great children: Rebecca lives and works in San Diego and loves the weather - she always hated the Minnesota cold! Jonathan is still going to college - in his seventh year - working towards a Cello Performance major and a Studio Arts major (you may find some of his work on the Web soon). And our baby, Michelle, just graduated this spring with an Environmental Studies major.
But changes the last couple of years have started me contemplating the future instead of looking back. I think it started with Michelle's interest in caring for God's planet. Then Jonathan's "It's a Miracle" recovery from what was called a musician's career ending injury, making him very aware of what he is eating to care of his physical self. Plus, Rachel is dealing with MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivities) which makes even a walk in the neighborhood nearly impossible. And Rebecca has recently started to react to numerous foods. I'm contemplating what will be our generation's legacy? Will it be remembered as the generation that does itself and Mother Nature in with technology? Or will we rally soon enough to help Mother Nature and the human race survive?
Enough of the heavy stuff! Thanks to Stan for all of his work in keeping the Web site up to date and organized. It's been a blast reading the memories. Does anyone remember who it was looking for his car in the weeds after collecting cardboard for the homecoming bond fire? And why did Connie Volden scream as we were exiting the gym after commencement?
See you at the re-onion!