A New Day

As I walked into the living room the sun was coming up; a vase that sits on the buffet provided sparkles around the entire room. A smile came across my face; it was a wonderful reminder of the joy you can find in each day. Those bright spots on the wall made me think of my beautiful granddaughters. They would all enjoy the lights and they would notice them. What a great reminder for all of us to take a minute and enjoy the sparkles in life. Thanks little ladies; you bring me great joy. Mariah, Naomi, Peytan, Kierra, Kianna, Emeri, Madysen, Ellie and Mataya, wishing you all a sparkly day!

Education is the Key

Today I had the opportunity to visit the Harvest Prep School in North Minneapolis. This school is in one of the toughest areas of the Twin Cities; an area of high crime, high percentage of school drop outs and high unemployment numbers.
But in the center of this I witnessed a dedicated group of educators that have a different idea for the area. They believe and are proving education is the key. The statistics for success this school is producing is very impressive. The young children from kindergarten to 8th grade were engaged and excited (for the most part) to be in school. The engagement was obvious.
Today I am grateful for the teachers and school staff that work hard in our public schools. The challenges are daunting; the pay is low but the dedication these folks have is admirable.
It's a great day to thank a teacher; without them our world would not be a very "bright" place.