Saturday I attended a "visioning fair" for my community. Today I attend a meeting (rally) regarding cuts to education which will effect
our most vulnerable children "at risk"

Last night my son called (he's my only valentine at the moment) to tell me he would be in town tonight. Wants to take me out to dinner - says I'm his hero.

Left a message on his machine. Told him he was the perfect son and love him for also being the best big brother his little sister could ever wish for.

Listened to little sister's tale of a new romance.

Now I have to clean house, do the laundry and find time to sort out my taxes.

As much as I detest Hallmark hoidays, its sure nice to stop and re-affirm your love for each other and give as much as you can to make
life a little better for others.

Of course my little students gave me sweet Valentines. My favorite said, "I like the way you treat the class". Sometimes this job is soooo worth it!

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