Down here in the South—and all across the country, really—farmers have used windbreaks made of trees and shrubs for centuries. When I was a kid, we’d travel on summer vacations to Iuka, Mississippi, to visit my mom’s side of the family. Along Highway 82, we saw Kudzu vines growing all over everything! Cars, houses, trees, and even power lines—swallowed up by this invasive species.

Kudzu was introduced around the time of the Dust Bowl to combat soil erosion. It soon became a menace itself. Likewise, I’ve seen firsthand, right here in Texas, how bamboo can take over a plot of land in a very short period of time. That got me thinking: since bamboo can grow up to 15 feet in a single year, and Kudzu can spread rapidly over the ground, what if these two invasive species could be used together in an emergency—such as what we’re seeing in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Imagine this:

Of course, extensive water procurement and irrigation systems would be necessary. But considering the cultural and historical significance of Chinguetti’s Muslim libraries, I’m confident that wealthier Muslim nations in the region would see the value in investing in such a project. The potential to save millions of lives while preserving cultural and religious heritage is absolutely priceless.

Unlimited Freedom is JUST THAT! We do not place limits on ourselves, nor our brothers and sisters. We are not bound by concrete, steel, culture, race, gender, beliefs, geography, or anything else used to separate us.

Nelson Mandela, one of my all-time favorite former prisoners, once said:
“The world is not divided by race, politics, religion, or economics. The world is divided into wise people and fools! It is the fools who divide us by race, religion, politics, etc.”
(I’m paraphrasing, because my old forgetful brain can’t recall his exact words.)

And here’s the beauty of “unlimited freedom”—my words don’t even have to be perfect! All I have to do is keep sharing ideas. Eventually, they’ll reach people much smarter than me—people who have the knowledge and authority to implement positive and lasting change.

This idea is still in its early stages, but I’ll get something down on paper soon. Sometimes, I work better with pen and paper—the old-fashioned way!

Thank you for all that you do for us. Take good care of each other, and we’ll do the same. Stay happy, healthy, safe, and strong!

Much love and respect,
Fuller