I usually try to write on health issues: mental, emotional and physical (sometimes financial). I refer to myself as the tempered optimist, a growing number of the 60+ population who have been tempered by life’s struggles, political ineptness, and the pursuit of happiness. Mostly we try to see the good that life offers; the good in which we should all strive to invest ourselves as that (attitude) leads to longer, more productive lives. It’s no secret that along the way, I have, perhaps emotionally, hit on topics that frankly boggle my mind. This is one of those. A feel good story, one in which Hollywood usually takes and makes those inspiring movies of…but this one has remained a local fight. It’s about a school; a small school in Pa. that has inspired hundreds of students, a town, and adults. It has actually even gotten some politicians to rally. You need to know about this school and make your voice heard. Gov. Rendell might have bigger political aspirations so hearing from people outside of Pa. may be helpful.

Look, we all know times are tough but what price can we put on a child’s head? Not fair. Here are excerpts from various Pa. papers and sites. They tell the story far better than I could: Read the full story