For many students athletic scholarships are viewed as the ticket to a bright future. Many parents sacrifice a lot in an effort to help their promising young athlete will be able to compete on the next level. Many parents have an unrealistic expectation that every good athlete will get a full ride and somehow their … Continue reading Sports Scholarships Are the Ticket to a College Education? Wrong!
FCC’s Regulation of Morality to be Reviewed by the Supreme Court
In 2004 the FCC decided that any use of profanity on Broadcast television or radio was unacceptable. However satellite and cable channels are not held to the same standards. The networks responded by suing on the grounds of creative expression. Groups like the Parents Television Council continue to file complaints against networks for indecent or … Continue reading FCC’s Regulation of Morality to be Reviewed by the Supreme Court
Sky Watch Friday: University Auditorium and Bell Tower
Now that I have a new toy I'm have been making The Big Guy help me find places to try it out. One Sunday afternoon we headed to the University of Florida campus. I got several shots the University Auditorium and bell Tower. I enjoy taking pictures of steeple like structures. It started raining about … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: University Auditorium and Bell Tower
Top 10: Summer Treats
It is has been a while since I posted a Top 10 list. Just could not come up with a good one. I was inspired to write this one by a bowl of mango sherbert. #10: Pink Things: Ok, I haven't had one of these in years but I really loved them as a kid. … Continue reading Top 10: Summer Treats
Autism: Another Perspective
Saw something this morning on Good Morning America about a controversial group that is attempting to change how outsiders view Autism. The group Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) founded by Ari Ne'eman is an advocate for Autism culture and neurodiverse individuals. Ne'eman himself has been diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome. ASAN seeks to promote understanding and … Continue reading Autism: Another Perspective
Reader Request: Buttermilk Pie
This weekend I had a request from Polly, a regular reader for my Buttermilk Pie Recipe. Buttermilk Pie 1/2 C Butter or margarine 2 C Sugar 3 eggs 3 rounded T. Flour 1 C buttermilk Dash of Nutmeg ( I prefer fresh grated nutmeg) Cream together butter & sugar. In another bowl beat eggs and … Continue reading Reader Request: Buttermilk Pie
I am Still a Kid
I was tagged by Rebecca. I am tagging: Alan, Elfninosmom, Ellen, Mama Curry & Paperdreamer everyone else who’s reading this. List 5 things you still do, that you did when you were a baby/little kid. I still eat PB&J for lunch. I still listen to music all the time. Homemade chocolate pudding (no not the … Continue reading I am Still a Kid
The Dee Zone 