Sparks set an example It was truly refreshing to read of Linda Sparks' decision to step back and allow Jimmie Johnson, whom she felt was more deserving, to take over a prestigious position on the Duval County School Board. As a mother of school-age children, I am very thankful to know that a person with personal integrity and faith in God is helping to make the decisions that affect their lives.
Legends are few and far between.
Mun Quan, a Chinese-American artist, quietly passed away, leaving an indescribable void in the art world, as well as the playing field of education. When the Communists invaded the mainland of China, I was evacuated as a young Army bride. Much more significant was the evacuation of Mun Quan and his family. The Quans had already distinguished themselves in their own land, and they brought to America the rich fabric of their lives. Mun Quan, an artist of significant talent and a well-known parasitologist, was the rare example of a Renaissance man.