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Inventions

August 16, 2001

It’s National Inventors’ Month, and this has Shelley Fraser Mickle inspired and inventing.

Air Conditioning

July 31, 2001

It’s July, and it’s hot, and that has been reminding Shelley Fraser Mickle about her first air conditioner.

Camp

July 19, 2001

If your youngsters are away at camp, you may want to get some mailing boxes ready. Take it from Shelley Fraser Mickle.

Accordion Dreams

June 28, 2001

You probably didn’t know that June is National Accordion Appreciation Month, but Shelley Fraser Mickle remembers that much-maligned, oft-forgotten instrument. 

Born to be a Cowgirl

June 20, 2001

Shelley Fraser Mickle is here with us today, remembering an important, and early, career choice. 

National Mathematics Month

April 16, 2001

Shelley Fraser Mickle is doing some numbers for us this week.

The Golden Rule

April 5, 2001

Shelley Fraser Mickle has some thoughts for us about this week’s celebration of that ancient moral and ethical principle – the Golden Rule.

No Homework Day

March 30, 2001

A school day without homework – Shelley Fraser Mickle can remember just such a remarkable gift.

National Goof Off Day

March 22, 2001

National Goof Off Day is coming up at the end of next week, and according to Shelley Fraser Mickle, you don’t want to miss it. In fact, she’s getting an early start.

Noodle Month

March 8, 2001

It’s National Noodle Month, and Shelley Fraser Mickle is singing the praises of pasta and all its twists and turns.