Careful the things you say . . .

. . . children will listen.

So goes a wonderful song by Stephen Sondheim. And I got some proof of that truth over the weekend. A former student found me online and relayed that somehow, things I had said or done had given her self-confidence in junior high. I have no idea what I did.

The same is true for me and you now. Things you say and do are affecting people in ways you do not know, and perhaps never will.

Although you are not perfect, you often do affect young people in positive ways. Good job.  Keep it up!

Invisible Fruit

In teaching you cannot see the fruit of a day's work.  It is invisible and remains so, maybe for twenty years.  
~Jacques Barzun

Take heart and be courageous!

Many people tell me, "I could never do your job!" Happened again tonight.

Many people couldn't do what you do for a living.

Go get 'em. Bless those kiddies and future adults.

Feeling tired?

If you could go back in time 20 years for a minute and talk to yourself, wouldn't you tell yourself to enjoy being so young?

Guess what - you're pretty young and vibrant NOW compared to 20 years from now. You are alive and have energy in reserve if you will feel it and use it.

Have a good week. You are helping minds grow.

Hang in there . . .

"It's often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock."
~ Chinese proverb

the value of what you do: getting them from pit, to peach

Training is everything.  The peach was once a bitter almond; cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.  

~ Mark Twain

You are often a good example. Keep it up!

The effect of precept is slow and tedious;
That of example is quick and effectual.
~ Seneca