Every time I say I'm going to hang up my skirt, Patrick comes up with some exciting new project that hooks me in.

When we first arrived, it was large groups of people in large areas with no stimulation. By the time we left, it had become a town.

Also, you increased some effort to collect funds. You collected taxes before they go delinquent. We continue to see very good management of your budget process.

If they can work with Republican leadership, that makes it all the more likely that the interest of public education will be heard.

The families were very appreciative.

Some people just needed permission to smile again.