What's in a small town

The end of our school year is just around the corner. That give me thoughts of the future. We are loosing several teachers this year, and for us that could be a problem. Since I have been divorced ,there have been many times I have needed to and thought about going to public school. The fact is that in public school I could make 2 and 1/2 times what I make now. But I keep choosing to stay..........ask why? As I ride my motorcycle around our state, I see many small delta town with store windows boarded up, houses empty, and streets empty. I wonder why..........but it is so clear.........they have NO school. If you look at any community, when the school or hospital are closed the town Dies. So far here in our area we are lucky ....we still have both. People have moved from Belzoni and this area, but it has been due to the economy. Even with our lack of new jobs or industry we still have our SCHOOL.
So to me........this is why I stay. This is my home and it is up to me to help keep it alive. I love the kids....know most of the families......and it is after all my home. I just keep telling myself that as long as I can make it and pay my bills ...........I have to do my part.
I do understand why people make other choices.........heaven knows there are days I wish I could. But I stay..............I have to try to get that one child to learn all I have to give. We all say kids of today are different...............and YES they are....but their world is different.
I know if I expect more of them ............they will step up to the plate and achieve all they can.
You can look at our staff and see that is it made up of home town people..........there is a reason for this.......it is OUR SCHOOL and OUR COMMUNITY.
So yes......kids...........you will have to put up with mean Ole Ms Mac again next year.

The count down continues........only 15 teaching day with 3 days of exams...........then SUMMER.
Has been a nice week end. Rode my bike Friday and Saturday. Tilled my garden today , now have to mow the yard.
I pulled 2 fresh lettuce today and made a great salad for my lunch. Had fresh green onions and radishes also. Then topped it off with blackberries, strawberries, grapes, cheese, and a grilled chicken breast. Oh my, how good can it get. Only if the tomatoes were ready.Will have salads tomatoes soon.
We have several teachers not returning for next year. That is sad to me, but they have other agendas now. Wish each of them luck and hope their new adventures bring them happiness. You will all be missed. Our school is a very important part of this area , hope it keeps going for years to come.
Wish all a great work week..........later

What a great day....the weather was wonderful, school went well, kids worked hard, and I rode my bike to see Sydney. That little girl is a mess..........she is full speed and none stop. After a mere hour and half with her today Gammie was worn out. God did give babies to the young for a reason..........energy levels. He sure is wise.............
Only 18 more days of school..........have lots of work to do and no time to give the kids a break. For me the busier I keep them at the end , the easier my life will be. Lots less problems. So many activities at the end of school. Ending one year and thinking about another to come. Next year will bring new faces (teachers and student) and new experiences.
Hope all of you have a nice week end. Hopefully I will get to ride to the Festival in Helena. Music , food, and bikes.........will be a great day.

Friday night the wind really did some blowing. Here in Silver City the wind whirled and whistled with a force. The power went off about 4am. Then it sounded like I was being bombed with a pine cone storm. When the sun came up and I could see outside what a surprise I had. My grill had been blown across the porch and broken into several pieces. The yard was covered with pine cones, branches, and leaves. In my garden you cant tell the lettuce from the leaves that were stripped off the trees.
SO no doubt I got started picking up the mess. This took me a few hours and my yard is small. I got all the broken parts of the grill cleaned up.
SO decided I would go get a new grill. John took me to Memphis, we shopped around then got one at Home Depot. The man is so sweet, he put it together for me ; then brought it to my house in his truck this afternoon. We had to try it out, cooked beef kabobs, potatoes and rolls.
Now it is time to get really for another week at school. Only a few more to go til summer.
Weather is looking good for the upcoming week. Maybe finally a chance to ride some.
Have a great week all.