They surround you even now, Laurel. They see, hear, and feel what you see, hear, and feel. They trade vantage points, study possibilities, and learn to think bigger. They brag about you, compliment you, and laugh at your jokes. They only ever squabble over who loves you most.
And of course, I'm talking about the teachers who prepared you for time and space, who've now become your students.
Shhhh... they're reading this...
The Universe
Now they're clapping, Laurel!
