In order for this place,
this town to survive 30 yrs
from now we’ll see how the
young people from here have 
returned after college or lived
experiences outside of this
place.

     They will bring back with
Them ideas for managing 
	technology
the landscape – farming, recreation
small town, that will make the place
sustainable & possibly quaint
yet  vibrant to be inviting to
others.  Can we have an arts scene?

     For example, would
a combined coffee & book shop with Wi-Fi
be a welcomed establishment
around the corner from Mary’s Country Kettle in Springfield?
What about a restaurant that features local farm to table
cuisine that
giving a nod to tradition
“comfort food” of the area yet is a
healthy departure from it.

     I think more and more 
Land will be leased for
solar energy farms – 3
in the area or have emerged –
just passed 2 years ago.
    
     In 30 years perhaps residing 
in this area of the Bible belt
will embrace the notion
that both science & faith
can coexist & at least
be viewed as binaries on
a continuum when we think
about people & landscape
& the development of
each 

 Will view about 
women and their value 
improve so
their ideas and initiatives
are highlighted, celeb rated.
Will this impact the
rate of domestic violence & 
sexual assault inflicted
on our sisters?