KATHY TURNS 61!!!

Yes, 61! I felt embarrassed at first about being 61...that's OLD! But then I thought again...the alternative. After all, at 61, I can still walk 7 - 8 miles on a hot Saturday morning. At 61, I can still bike all over town--on a two-wheeler. At 61, I can still work as a facilitator lugging a heavy, full crate all over Fort Wayne. This past year I ran a 6.2 mile race in Hot Atlanta on the 4th of July. I introduced a national speaker at the Summer Institute. I traveled to NYC, Salt Lake City and Atlanta. I have had lunch with some of my best friends. I got to hold a new grandbaby. I celebrated being married to my best friend for 25 years. Yes, 61, and proud of it!

Happy Birthday, Lester!

Today is Lester Laminack's birthday. I remember that he told us the date at our summer institute. On this day, I'd just like to first of all wish him the best birthday ever. Second, I'd like to thank him for all the wonderful stuff he does for teachers. Third, I want to thank him for all the children that he helps through those teachers.

I just came back from Atlanta and got to visit a school and principal there. She also talked about how great Lester is and what an impact he has on teachers and students. So from northern Indiana to the south in Atlanta, Lester, you are loved! Keep up the great work and the great work of being yourself. We love you just the way you are!

Check out Lester's website: http://lesterlaminack.com