This is for those times when the stuff of life gets in the way, becomes overwhelming or you just need a word of encouragement. When the Night is Falling by Dennis Jernigan Read DJ's story.
Reading Ability Linked to Performance on Standardized Test
Note: I am consolidating all of my writing to this blog. This was originally posted on the Homeschool Network. A recent study by the National Endowment for the Arts found a link between declining test scores and a decline in reading. Simply put readers did better on standardized tests than non-readers. My first thought was … Continue reading Reading Ability Linked to Performance on Standardized Test
Ways to Help Japan
On Friday, March 11 an 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit Japan and triggered a massive tsunami. More than 800 people were killed, hundreds are missing, and 200,000 are displaced after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake. How you can help: American Red Cross Baptist Global Response Habitat for Humanity IMB: Japan Response Fund Samaritan's Purse: Emergency Relief Texas Baptist … Continue reading Ways to Help Japan
But I Deserve It …
I heard a recent college graduate excitedly discussing his new car. It wasn't just any car but a brand new fully loaded "dream car". He went on to explain how expensive it was but that was okay because he deserved the car. After all he had spent 4 years getting good grades in college and … Continue reading But I Deserve It …
PSA: It’s That Time Again.
Ok, just a reminder it is time to set your clocks forward one hour.
ID10T Winner: Hmm…Next Time Call a Cab
Audrey Willoughby and Michael Ray Green III of Port St. Lucie, Florida came up with what they thought was the perfect solution for a designated driver after a night of drinking. Green decided the best person to drive their party of 4 home was Willoughby's 10-year -oLd daughter. His reasoning was that both he and … Continue reading ID10T Winner: Hmm…Next Time Call a Cab
Road Rant
It seems like some days on my way home from work I get behind someone who believes that driving 15-20 miles below the speed limit makes them a safer driver. Yesterday, Miss Pokey-Car got in front of me and insisted on driving between 30-40 in a 55 mph zone for over 20 miles. Little Miss … Continue reading Road Rant
The Dee Zone 