The Importance of Reading

  At the wise old age of 6 I decided that I had no need to learn to read. I was determined not to waste my time learning to read. My mom was equally determined that I was going to learn to read. Reading, writing and basic computational skills are considered essential components of a … Continue reading The Importance of Reading

Top 10: Reasons I’m not a Southerner

Since moving to North Central Florida from Texas I have come to realize that I'm not a southerner. While Texas is the in the southern part of the United States it is culturally different from much of the South. Personally, I consider Texas part of the Southwest.  Now you may be thinking wait a minute … Continue reading Top 10: Reasons I’m not a Southerner

Song Challenge Day 5

Today's challenge is a song that reminds of someone.  When I was little my Daddy used to sing Come Thou Fount (Warrenton) as a lullaby. This is not the version of  Come Thou Fount that is usually sung. It is the version from the Sacred Harp. Come Thou Fount (Warrenton) Verse 1 Come, Thou Fount … Continue reading Song Challenge Day 5

Song Challenge Day 4

Today's song is a song that makes me sad.  Matthew West's My Own Little World is one of those reflective song that both motives me and makes me sad.  Listen carefully to the words.

An Insider’s Look At ADHD

I am not expert on ADHD however I do have a degree in special education and about 15 years experience teaching. So, why I do I think I’m qualified to talk about ADHD? In two words life experience, ADHD is something I deal with on a daily basis. This is based on personal observation as … Continue reading An Insider’s Look At ADHD

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In case you haven't heard the Lady Aggies are the 2011 Women's NCAA Basketball Champs!    

77

I'm sure you are thinking that 77 is a random title.  Maybe you want to know 77 what? Or did I forget something in my title? Maybe it was a typo? It isn't a typo and I didn't leave anything out.  It is my favorite number. Why 77?  77 or double 7 was my Grandaddy's … Continue reading 77