Ms. Millie and Friends

Time is marching on and we are almost at the beginning of a new month.  September always brings back memories of my Dad who was my best friend.  He passed too early in life at age 56 back in 1963 and it seems to me when you love someone, the feelings of loss are never diminished […]

Just about one month from today my Tivo will be programmed for the first “Dancing with the Stars” new season.  I am about ready to buy my dancing shoes and see if I can compete.  After all, one of the stars is 61 and the oldest the paper stated is 82.  I am smack in the early […]

Anyone out there know who said “If you don’t use it, you lose it!?  Now that I am back working with second grade students for the second time this week, my brains sort of feels fuzzy.  It is reminding me that I have not put it to test of really thinking, just going through the motions.  […]

My goodness I am still smiling and it is hours since I left the classroom.  Maybe I should just take up residence there.  It seems I am at my happiest when I am.  On my way into the school to sign in for the first time this year I met the Assistant Principal who was […]

Friends have been teasing me as of late with questions of “have you started back volunteering with your kids?” You always seem happier with your eager smile and news of what they have accomplished. This is so true of me. Of all the things I have done for keeping busy since I retired, this is […]