to change the perception that this is a bad neighborhood and that you're either crazy or stupid to live here.

I told him, 'If you want to change the perception of yourself as a player, one team sticks out: the White Sox.' I said, 'No place were you hated more than in U.S. Cellular by the White Sox fans. If you can win over those fans, then everyone will realize people have the wrong idea about you as a player.'

To change ourselves effectively, we first had to change our perceptions.

The big question is, what role does climate change have in all of this?

If mom isn't there, she still exists and will not change. There is a sense at 5 or 6 that things have an inherent permanence and I don't have to come up with magical ways for them to stick around.

Change is always good; it gives you a fresh start. I look forward to having them (new principals) with us.