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I don't want to forget this inspiring idea to make a special day of the "8"s each month. I shared the idea with a 9 year old gal and she thought it would make sense to have a special time of Snow Person or Snow Being Days from the 8th to the 16th! I liked that she chimed right in with what sounded special to her...and that 16 is indeed 8+8. That led to thinking about having the 24th (8+8+8) and then the other days with an 8 in the date, such as 18 and 28.

I was asking about doing something 'every 28 days' (leaning into the flexibility and inspiration of the final 8 in 28. That had a

When looking to see what's going on in one's area, check local papers and listings online and tune into one's local radio station. In the northwest corner of CT that's WQQQ, 103.3 FM, home of the smallest NPR (National Public Radio station in the country, so worth learning about and hearing Marshall Miles who mostly brings smiles to folks but he's not afraid to point out a few things that need fixin' on his own time too.)  Hats off to all bloggers, podcasters and radio DJs keeping people in the know and feeling connected with their area and bigger issues too.

Every school community of parents and support folks could encourage some 'go to' trustworthy adults to keep youth safe in every class. Most parents trust people in their communities and really should have a clue if anyone has a drinking or drugging issue (or felony or other concern.)

Likely two adults (or another back up car, etc) could be on call and respond. Ideally more networks would emerge to help each youth be involved with programs to help them do well in school and develop skills and interests.

Clear rules to keep everyone 'in line' would likely result in fewer 'wild card cases'.