By Mary Kay Scharf
Today I will share an eclectic collection of thoughts inspired by the people around me and current events.
So just how many feet can Donald Trump fit in his mouth at one time?
No matter our political affiliation or views, shouldn’t we refer to our President as President or Mr.? I mourned the election of one recent president, but I still referred to him as President or Mr. Even reporters refer to our current president by his last name. It just sounds disrespectful. And the hate mongers on Face Book with daily hate messages about the president – really?! We teach preschoolers that name-calling is unkind and inappropriate.
Hearing former WJBC personalities on the air since April has been enjoyable. It would also be quite interesting to hear interviews of the oldest areas citizens as they recall first hand WJBC over the past 80-90 years.
So there are people who support a sales tax for a soccer complex and campaign against the sales tax for education? Who are you? We need to talk.
It seems not a weekend goes by without an event ending in ‘athon” occurring in our community. The good news is we have a community that continuously y mobilizes to support important causes. The bad news is there are so many deserving causes it is difficult to know how to prioritize ones effort and giving. By the way, the first McLean County walk for St. Jude will be held on September 26…please seek someone to support. Over the years, this organization has provided life-saving care to boys and girls in our community and indescribable support to families experiencing the greatest tragedy of their lives. The are unfortunately many McLean County families who currently partner with St Jude in a battle for life…please consider contributing to this effort.
Now here is something you don’t find every day…a car salesman who gives you space and time when rolling through the parking lot scanning the vehicles. I didn’t end up buying the vehicle from Steve at Barker in Lexington, but I might someday. Instead of running up to my car, he came outside and stood where he knew he could be seen, but let me peruse the collection until I indicated I had some questions.
It’s Homecoming Week at Bloomington High School. Principal Tim Moore and his staff should be commended for making the week about more than football. Monday evening, XXX students received academic recognition for achieving a XXX GPA in the junior and senior year. Thursday night, XX individuals were inducted into the Bloomington High School Alumni Hall of Fame for various achievements or contributions to the community. Additionally, XX individuals were inducted in the District 87 Hall of Fame…these are non-BHS graduates who have made significant contributions within the school community. But since it is Homecoming, it is also about football tonight, so Go Raiders!
Finally, I leave you with a challenge to Pay it Forward in some way today. I loved reading the touching stories of how this practice grew as a result of the MCStrong movement. Before you sleep tonight, find a way to make a positive, anonymous gesture to brighten the day of an unsuspecting person. And if you know me, please take time to share some of the creative ways this was accomplished.
Mary Kay Scharf is the Director of Principal Leadership in the Bloomington Public Schools. A Clinton native, she was a teacher for 7 years and has been a principal and school administrator for the past 26 years. She is a volunteer for multiple community organizations, most passionately for the Not In Our Town initiative. The proud mother of 3 and grandmother of one, Mary Kay lives in Normal with her husband, Jamie.
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