REALTOR JENNIFER LETS NO GRASS GROW BETWEEN HER TOES.

So you wouldn't have to, I just looked it up. Dripping Springs, Texas, is a small town in the Austin, Texas hill country.

That being said, let me now begin. Yesterday I mused about PTAs -- Parent Teacher Associations -- in my blog. Jennifer Wright, a fellow-Realtor in Dripping Springs, attached a comment. Seems to me it ought to be a stand alone blog, so I'm posting it for all to see.

Comment by Jennifer Wright, REALTOR Dripping Springs, TX:

Bill - Rest assured to know that PTA is alive and thriving in Dripping Springs, Texas! As a proud member in 3 local school PTA programs, we move mountains, generate funds, facilitate family fun, and keep our schools on target for success. With so many working mothers, (myself included), the advent of the Internet and community/school websites has made all the difference. The common denominator for successful results is communication.

If a parent can't volunteer time, donations are ALWAYS accepted. Even nominal ones add up! We have a school rebate program through my office. With each local closing, approximately $300 is donated in the client's name to the school of their choice.

We had my daughter's Valentine Class Party yesterday, and as the Room Parent, I can say without reservation the entire class had a blast. Who doesn't enjoy a hand written note with warm sentiments and candy artfully attached?

Getting a Valentine as a young child, or receiving a hand written note as an adult, is really the same thing. It means someone took the time to acknowledge, appreciate, and uplift you...what a great feeling. A practice I'm sure most of us should utilize more often. Happy Valentine's Day from an ACTIVE PTA Member, Local REALTOR, and Proud Mom!