Founded by Steve Saint, Maverick LSA is committed to making a useful, practical, and innovative vehicle that is capable of true frontier navigation. In September 2010, Maverick received a green light from the Federal Aviation Administration to begin production of the first flying car. The FAA issued a Special Light Sport Aircraft airworthiness certificate to … Continue reading Maverick Flying Car
Working on New Habits
My theme for 2011 is attitude and no not to get an attitude but to be more positive. (Ok, so those that know me can stop laughing now.) Well, I have decided I need to change some other habits to improve my attitude. So, I have started with cooking more at home. It is easy … Continue reading Working on New Habits
Dysgraphia Explained
Note: I originally wrote this for another blog. However, it is important part of my story. Dysgraphia is related to dyslexia. Dysgraphia affects fine motor skills and ability to write legibly. Like dyslexia it is often misunderstood. Many times a child with dyslexia may do very well in school except for writing legibly therefore it … Continue reading Dysgraphia Explained
Top 10: Technology
I'm taking an instructional technology class this semester so I've been thinking about techy stuff this week. Oh, the Big Guy is taking the same class so things are more nerdy around our house than usual. In the process I begin thinking of my favorite practical applications of technology. #10: Cruise Control - This may … Continue reading Top 10: Technology
Rest
I took this shot of the Big Guy or rather his feet. The Big Guy was relaxing after a long day of traveling. As I was editing the picture I remembered a book I discovered during college. The book is Principles of Spiritual Growth by Miles Stanford. One of the principles that was a rather … Continue reading Rest
Fostering Creativity in Children
Originally posted on HomeschoolBenefits.org. Children are naturally inquisitive, imaginative, and creative. Young children have no difficulty being creative. For example a young child has no problem drawing a purple horse, blue sun or pretending that a towel is a cape that gives them super powers. Unfortunately as children grow older many loose this sense of … Continue reading Fostering Creativity in Children
Myth Busters: Learning Disabilities Edition
I am constantly confronted by common myths and misunderstanding concerning learning disabilities. Today I would like to tackle a few of them. Unfortunately, unlike the Myth Busters show I do not get to use cool explosions.Myth: Learning disabilities are just an excuse for poor schools or laziness, they did not exist when I was in … Continue reading Myth Busters: Learning Disabilities Edition
The Dee Zone 