Dyslexia Explained

In recent months there has been much discussion about Dyslexia and its existence. Some experts claim that it does not exist. Yet dyslexia does exist. It is the most common cause of reading problems.One common misunderstanding is that dyslexia is simply seeing or reading things backwards. Dyslexia is much more than reversing letters it is … Continue reading Dyslexia Explained

Funny Preacher Stories

My granddad was a preacher. Actually he was my great granddad. Granddad had a great sense of humor. Mealtimes were quite enjoyable especially when Granddad started telling stories. He had quite a collection of funny preacher stories. Usually his stories involved rookie preachers. By this time he had been a preacher for over 50 years. … Continue reading Funny Preacher Stories

Basic Cat Care Tips and Other Rantings.

Buy a dog! A dog is a loyal pet. A cat thinks you are its loyal subject. This short but humorous blog was originally posted on Helium.com. In its prematurely short life this little blog climbed to the top of the ratings. Obviously, other readers recognized and enjoyed the intended humor. Alas, one day it … Continue reading Basic Cat Care Tips and Other Rantings.

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July. Hope you have a fun and safe 4th. The 4th of July has evolved in a time to spend with family and friends enjoying an extra day off. Fireworks and cookouts for some excessive drinking are associated with the 4th of July. This got me thinking about the 4th of July … Continue reading Happy 4th of July!

Distance Learning: A Substitute for College

Can distance learning be a substitute for college? The answer is both yes and no.Yes it is possible to get a quality education through an on-line institution. Many respected colleges have been offering distance learning for years. In fact the classes may be a duplicate of what is taught in a traditional college setting.However it … Continue reading Distance Learning: A Substitute for College

Must Read Books for All Ages

In a recent conversation with my best friend, she mentioned that her two year-old loved poems and nursery rhymes. I decided to purchase a copy of A Child’s Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson. Unfortunately, I was unable to find a copy of this classic in the local bookstores. This got me thinking about … Continue reading Must Read Books for All Ages

My First Blog

Well, I have finally been assimilated and decided to create my own personal blog. One my reasons for not creating one is that old my Geocities website was essentially a blog. Just felt it was a case of "been there done that and got the t-shirt". So what made me change my mind? For the … Continue reading My First Blog