Jenny Walty

I spent last week with my brother's family in Oakland and thouroughly enjoyed being a babysitting aunt. My niece and nephew are super adorable and we all still think they could make their college money now as baby models. I also became acutely aware of the challenges facing my sister-in-law, Haige, as the primary caretaker of the babies which includes severe fatigue, frustration, and denial of personal needs. It seems like a lot to give up, but similar demands are made by one's employer... who will not be around in 40 years to take care of you. With babies, you are paid for your services in pure love, wonder, and delight. The balance will accrue over a long term to become the best part of your life So says my dad, who has counted other accomplishments like rebuilding his own airplane, developing a cancer treatment, and inventions resulting in 8 US patents. Coming from a family of engineers, I am more than a little confused when I think of my accomplishments and contributions. Is it hard to do more good than harm in the broad scope of the world? Does art help people?