I grew up amongst a strong pecan tree that was in my backyard. I watched and listened to the wisdom of my father who shared his voice to people in my community. He took no position; he only spoke to what was real, to what made sense given the circumstances, and to what was right as an individual. He let no one pigeon hole him, he kept his convictions about how his life should be led. I am the seventh of seven; I share his voice.