Before we were married, my wife Janet, and I were among many who enjoyed the Arboretum and environment along the creek [Arboretum Waterway], including the woods on hot days. We met in a Russian class in Olson Hall, a short walk from the Arboretum. I have had the opportunity to enjoy its growth in the intervening years, having recently retired after 20 years as a graphic designer for UC Davis Extension (now Continuing and Professional Education).