"A myth is a kind of truth: A story of a tribulation and a difficult journey, resulting in liberation and delight, is always worth celebrating, regardless of the circumstances. " - Lemony Snicket

“Our goal should be to live life in radical amazement. ....get up in the morning and look at the world in a way that takes nothing for granted. Everything is phenomenal; everything is incredible; never treat life casually. To be spiritual is to be amazed.” - Abraham JoshuaHeschel

"I see drought as opportunity!" - Maxwell Kanter

"A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom." -   Bob Dylan

"“Hmm! Adventure. Hmmpf! Excitement. A Jedi craves not these things.” - Yoda

"YESWECAN!"BARACKOBAMA, campaign slogan, 2008

"Ask me about the drought!" - Maxwell Kanter

"I'd never heard anything about this at all."  - Wes Anderson

"California has about one year of water left in its reservoirs - Will you Ration now?" - Jay Famiglietti, NASA JPL Water scientist as related to Max Kanter and the LA Times.

"Save tonight. Fight the break of dawn." - Eagle Eye Cherry

"I'm so proud of you." - Mom.


haggadah Section: Introduction