The Commoner's Speech

by Claire D.
I knew a wonderful lady who was a musician & was studying to become a speech therapist as well. She was the choir director & organist at my church parish. Outisde of church hours she tuaght elementary school. When she decided she wanted to study speech pathology she enrolled at UVA to get her graduate degree.
She nver made it. She died tragically young at the age of 52.
I think she was very smart, doing so well in two totally unrelated fields, music & speech therapy. She was also a wonderful person & very funny.
I'm glad I knew her. Of course I miss her a lot. She would have enjoyed The King's Speech movie very much. I saw The King's Speech last week when we went to the Mill House social program. I loved it. It was a smashing, jolly good movie. If my friend were still around I would definitely have told her about my love of Cambridge. I think she had some English ancestry, because she imitated the English accent so flawlessly, & enjoyed the TV commercials & programs that had English performers in them. I would have asked her to take pictures of King's College Chapel & Choir for me.
Of course I miss her a lot. I'm glad I knew her.

Tom's Birthday

by Claire D.

Today is Tom's birthday! Happy Birthday, Tom! Thank you for making me laugh! I hope you have a dazzling birthday.
Claire a.k.a. Clairequat

Happy Birthday to Frank C.

Sunday was Frank C.'s birthday! Happy Birthday, Frank C.! Thank you for making me laugh! I hope you had a dazzling birthday.
Claire a.k.a. Clairequat

VCU OT students were here on a visit

VCU occupational therapy students were writing an article for their class on brain injury and how it affects us. They came to the millhouse to observe and see how the millhouse works. After they write this article, they plan to have it published in a professional occupational therapy journal. They were very polite and asked very interesting questions. We wish them much luck in the future!

Richmond Flying Squirrels Fundraiser

RICHMOND FLYING SQUIRRELS presents Holiday Gift Ideas by the Community Futures Foundation(CFF). On Thursday, December 16th, give the gift of giving this holiday season as you purchase your loved one's gifts. The store hours are from 9am to 8pm at the Diamond. The Diamond is located at 3001 N. Boulevard Richmond, VA. 23230. You can also call the Flying Squirrels at (804) 359-FUNN. For one day only, the Richmond Flying Squirrels will donate 10% of the total daily retail sales to the Community Futures Foundation.

The Community Futures Foundation provides long-term community based support services to individuals with brain injury in the Metro Richmond and Hampton Roads areas. At CFF, individuals with brain injury are offered the opportunity to regain self confidence, refine work skills, and regain independence.

Positive Vibes Cafe

by Claire D.
I had a great time at Positive Vibe Cafe! I learned measuring, knife skills, kitchen sanitation, bussing tables, & a couple of simple recipes such as ice cream in a bag. I really enjoyed it. The people are very nice. I am sorry it ended on December 10. I wish it were at least a semester long. I graduated on December 10. I am so going to miss it, especially Amy Wells, Garth Larcen, & Max Larcen. I am not thinking of applying for a job there because it is so far from where I live, & CARE is unreliable; if I could afford it, I could use taxis for transportation & be able to work at Positive Vibe without a "tour of Richmond" (CARE) for transportation. The sanitizer we cleaned with is quaternary ammonium compound, a.k.a. Quats. I love the words quaternary & quats.

Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser

by Claire D.
On Thursday, November 18, 2010, The Mill House wants you to "Eat Mor Chikin"! The Chick-Fil-A fundraiser will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Chick-Fil-A at Tuckernuck Plaza located at 9100 W. Broad St. 20% of all proceeds go directly to The Mill House. If you have any questions, call (804)261-7050.
EAT MOR CHIKIN!