Ms. Millie and Friends

My teachers and students are happy with their week off and I am lost with all of the free time I have after doing my hour-long practice of Yoga.   It seems like only yesterday when I was hurrying and scurrying to buy all the necessary ingredients for a wonderful feast on Thanksgiving Day.  I somehow […]

I think I love this time of the year with its’ cooler temperatures and early evening darkness.  It seems to slow me down a little as I start to unwind from the days events.  Somehow working with the children is a fun fulfilling time for me but it is also draining as I am using […]

Last week was by far a near perfect time helping at the school.  My students are excelling and the teachers are happy with their progress.  They assured me that my being there for them week after week is so important in building their confidence.   This alone is by far the biggest complement I could receive […]

Someone said to me recently that I don’t give myself credit but instead point out my faults.  I always thought I showed confidence and love to give advice even when not asked for it.   So maybe this is why I tell myself I need to change my ways and listen and stop talking once in […]

How do we teach our children to listen and learn?  I seem to recall my parents telling me to do as I say, not as I do.   If we try to follow our candidates debates and not lose confidence in the honor system, one could learn how to debate and perhaps win votes for the […]