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 While touring an exhibit at the University of Southern California’s California Science Center, I observed the use of carved red stone tiles inserted into patterns interspersed throughout the concrete. Los Angeles may have the Hollywood Walk of Fame honoring exceptional performers, but the California Science Center also has an obvious theme promoting science projects.
In schoolyards, schools could display themes for education and values with messages on tiles embedded into concrete. The students would benefit from the constant reinforcing of their lifelong values and society at large.
 A politically and legally acceptable version of the Ten Commandments might be used, such as “Honor Your Parents;” “Help, Do Not Hurt Others;” and so forth.
Corporations, churches, and civic organizations could create their own sidewalk “Hall of Fame” in honor of accomplishments. Most folks enjoy being recognized for their accomplishments and saying “thank you” through this medium is a good way to honor their actions.
Some of the California Science Center’s tiles carry the following messages:
“Let us live in peace and harmony to keep the land and all life in balance.” Thomas Banyacya, Hopi Chief, 1990
“Pursue your dreams. Always work as hard as you can, but always have a backup plan.” Anita Doreen Diggs, 1999
“What would our bodies look like if we didn’t have bones?”
“In the unbelievable universe in which we live, there are no absolutes. Even parallel lines reaching into infinity meet somewhere yonder.” Pearl S. Buck 1892 – 1973
“What does your body need to know to take the first step?” (Picture of footprints)
“We create our future by well improving our present opportunities, however few and small they may be.” Lewis H. Latime, 1848 – 1928
“We can do anything we want to do if we stick to it long enough.” Helen Keller 1880 – 1968.
“A structural engineer uses physics to design.” “Compression” “Suspension”
“Why does the brain try and figure itself out?” (With lots of question marks)
“What makes my shadow shrink? What makes my shadow tall? Come to think of it, what makes it there at all?”
“A Mycologist is a scientist who studies ...” (Picture of a mushroom)
 In case you did not know, and I did not, a mycologist is a botanist that specializes in the scientific study of fungi.
I hope I have helped you see opportunities for making a better world.
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