Ms. Millie and Friends

I was invited today to hear the chorus sing over at the elementary school where I volunteer. Ten of my former students that are now in the fourth grade were chosen to sing and play bells along with America the Beautiful. As they stood on the rafters in height order, they gazed out into the […]

They say as you get older it’s our memories of yesteryear that give us pleasure. I imagine it is our history, how we came to be from where we are today. The girl with the everyday smile and cute ways is the senior lady helping little ones in school and the elderly in nursing homes […]

Here I am after a wonderful Thanksgiving visit with my families in NY. Fortunately I didn’t shiver too much. The temperatures stayed above freezing. There was no snow in the forecast and although it is pretty to see, I am relieved as I didn’t bring boots with me. The plane ride on Southwest was on […]

Looking at my calendar today I realize the end of 2007 is just 45 days away. Traditionally, I watch the countdown from Times Square as I have for all of my years. I recall when I lived in NY, where my life began in the Bronx seventy odd years ago. My family would listen on […]

Hearing my three sons call me Mom, My Mom, Mama always brings a smile to my face. Thinking back to 1959 my young son spoke his first word Momma. How excited I was as I called my family and his Dad to tell them Terry said Momma. If memory serves me well I am sure […]