Making a Difference

Linda Smith

Was honored to cut the ribbon on Concepcion's first-ever community library -- a project initiated and brought to reality by Reading Village's amazing teens!

 

So proud of my cousin, Linda.  She is making a difference in the world!

 

Dorks Unite!!!

I must admit our eleven year old daughter rocks!  Too bad her parents are DORKS! 

MJK's teacher calls earlier in the week to let us know MJK is receiving the Rotary Student of the Quarter award at the school-wide morning meeting on Friday.  This is a surprise to MJK.  So...her dad and I concoct a plan...

Today is THE day.  Dad drops her off in the circle at school and secretly parks by the dumpster.  I follow in my car at a safe distance and meet Dad at the appointed rendezvous spot.   We exit our vehicles and stroll into the gymnasium with smug smiles on our faces like proud Secret Service agents.  This would be the point when her teacher looks at us and says, "They already presented MJK with the award!" 

Thanks goodness the teacher and principal took pity on us and graciously re-enacted the presentation of MJK's special award.  While I am sure MJK was a bit mortified by the whole situation, I had to get the photo for the scrapbook.  Am I right?

More from Corrine

Mom just gobbled down some super garlic Chex mix.   When soon-to-be-three-years-old Corrine woke up, Mom cuddled her up and started rocking her.  Corrine very politely asked Mom for a favor:

Corrine:   "Mom, stop whispering that you love me."
Mom:       "Why?"
Corrine:   "Because I don't like how your breath smells. When you finish rockin' me you can rinse your mouth like Daddy does with that green stuff."

She's so sweet.