Past Present Future

Inscribed on the W.C. Hogg Building are the words of Alfred Tennyson: “O earth, what changes hast thou seen!”  (http://www.utexas.edu/maps/main/buildings/wch.html) 

Although this quote was by Tennyson, it connects both the ideas of Darwin and Tennyson. First it reminds us of the past because this part of the world was once under the ocean and it has now become a community full of building and roads. Darwin’s theory of evolution explains to us how we got were we are today. It is interesting to know we have gills and tails in our mother wombs, and to me that confirms that we are all connected- every earthling. Darwin gives and interesting idea for the past while Tennyson gives an interesting aspect for the future; that we may become extinct. Tennyson calls us to look to the future, and consider the possibly of our own extinction. So either way the quote reminds us that we must appreciate our past and how we have become the beings we are today, be thankful for what traits we have, and we also must understand that the future is unknown, and we must appreciate each moment. I agree with Lisa that the Hogg's Building has seen its share of change; different people, different weather, and all the other things that change from day to day. Although it doesn't know the whole story, it helps us in this chapter of our life to connect the past and future and appreciate the present. Just like the shell, it reminds us of our pilgrimage and encourages us to enjoy each day and keep the future in mind.(http://www.artselect.com/Adrian-Burke-Sea-Shells/Art/a23112.m181880.sf415.w345.h345.jpg)