Tomorrow I'll pick up Bette at McDonald's and drive her to work. She lives about 15 minutes northwest of me. Without help from an able-bodied driver, Betty would not be able to work because she has limited vision and can't drive
If Bette lived in a more urban area, she would have more options. Now she depends on the kindness of friends. Bette will pay me a few bucks for gas. More importantly, she will regale me all the way to work and home again.
The 15 minutes of sitting in Route 9 traffic to go 5 miles will fly by as Bette amuses me with stories about her life, her pets, her hobbies. Carpooling has introduced me to people I never would have met.
About Me
- Cluck Cluck Here
- I am passionate about sharing stories about animal instincts, bullying prevention programs, bystanders, victims and the pecking order. Students of from k to 12 enjoy a visit from Mooey, the bullied chicken, in Fowl Behavior, a bullying prevention school program. My story as a victim of bullying in grades 7 to 11 hits a sweet spot with tweens and teens. The live chicken engages students in k to 12, and stories about the pecking order, photos, and my story. The anti-bullying program rouses students to ask question and contribute. Kids leave the program with a new understanding of how to make a difference in their school community in a preschool, elementary, middle school or high school. At night, I offer a presentation to parents and staff “Teach your Children Well: Stories from a Former Bully Mom” on how to non-violently influence children to make good decisions. Go to www.raisingable.com. This one or two-part program will add harmony to your school community. Go to www.fowlbehavior.net for more information.
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