Living for Tomorrow: The Power of Individuals to Prevent Violence in Schools and Communitites.

[To prepare for the fall bloom, Bell suggests pruning out spindly stems now.] Take out the stuff that's smaller than the diameter of a pencil, ... We want big beautiful blooms that reach for the sun, not look at the ground. The spindly stuff isn't going to be holding up blooms.

The incredible power of a teacher.

I'm originally from Ohio. We didn't worry about water or the texture of the soil, ... The first year we were here, I watered, watered, watered. The bushes were all in raised beds. I thought the water would drain away. When I pulled them out, the roots were black and the ground smelled sour.

That was by design to be together for the first half. We relied on Jackie to set the pace, and she did a great job of it, ... We wanted a little space from everybody else.

[Bell strongly encouraged the students to let him know of any concerns they have.] If there is anything on your mind, ... don't think it's too far-fetched ... We are open for ideas if you think of something we ought to do.

I think a lot of people wanted it in there (enacted) this year.

He's not going to win, but my vote is a vote for having more voices heard in the country.