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A HERO is someone who does something special to HELP OTHERS. Every hero STARTS as a CHILD, and every Child can CHOOSE to become a Hero... And I Know that YOU Can Be a HERO TOO!

Well, it’s a Friday morning, and it’s the 22nd day of October. 

So, do you know what today is?  It’s National NUT Day!!  And I’m SO excited!  It looks like I finally got my OWN National Day of Recognition!!  What?  What?  NO... so your saying it’s not THAT kind of nut?  Oh, you’re saying it’s the kind you eat?  Here, give me that...  Okay, it says here, “Nuts are a highly prized food and energy source and some are a primary source of nutrients for both humans and wildlife.  Many nuts are excellent sources of vitamins E and B2. 

They are also rich in protein, fiber, and essential minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and selenium.”  Hmmm. 

So, Happy National Nut Day to you! 

Even though it isn’t about me...

Well, the upcoming story doesn’t have ANYTHING to do with nuts, but it is another story involving MY favorite teacher, Mr. Delaney.  Mr. Delaney always talked a LOT with his class about becoming HEROES by HELPING others, you know, instead of hurting others. 

And in this story, he talks about the IMPORTANCE of HELPING.  So, here we go!  The story is called The End of the Year Discussion, and it starts right now.

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The End of the Year Discussion

Toward the end of every school year, after all the testing is done, Mr. Delaney likes having discussions with his class. And of course, one of his favorite subjects is that of HELPING others instead of hurting them. “Why should we all be HELPERS,” he asked his class. One girl said, “It makes the world a better place.”

Another student said, “It makes life easier for someone having a hard time.” Someone else said, “It makes everybody friendlier.”

But there was a new kid in the class who had just moved from another city. He spent a lot of his time picking on other kids. He said, “Life is not always JUST about HELPING, you know.”

“Really” said Mr. Delaney, “Then what is it all about?” The boy thought—for longer than just a moment and finally said proudly, “It’s about having fun!” Mr. Delaney started...