TDZ Retrospective: Teachers That Made a Difference

Originally posted February 10, 2011. This is a follow-up to yesterday's post. Today I want to write about some of the exceptional teachers I have encountered either as a student or educator. My third grade teacher, Mrs. J was one of those teachers who made learning fun.  She had the ability to keep students on … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Teachers That Made a Difference

TDZ Retrospective: Fortress

Originally posted January 9, 2011. Built between 1672-1695, the Castillo de San Marcos is still an imposing structure.  It was built by the Spanish to protect the town of San Augustine. It was constructed from coquina and built in a star shape. Despite numerous assaults and the town changing hands the fortress was never conquered.  … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Fortress

Throwback Thursday: Cedar Key Sunset Cruise

Posted June 30th, 2011. This is another shot I got on the Sunset Cruise at Cedar Key

TDZ Retrospective: Rest

Originally posted January 16, 2011. 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 … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Rest

Top 10: Songs That Make Me Smile

#10 Bzrk (Feat. Kb) by  Family Force 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au7of6Bd47Q  #9: New Shoes by Paolo Nutini http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmbUNF1Q4R8 #8: Boomin' by tobyMac http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTqNj8YnQV4 #7: Good Morning (Feat. Toby Mac)by http://mandisaofficial.com/home/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnmWwudeqfM #6:  Dance Or Die by Family Force 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB9TCFIAUCM #5: Shut Up and Dance by Walk The Moon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JCLY0Rlx6Q #4:  Cray Button (feat. Lecrae) by Family Force … Continue reading Top 10: Songs That Make Me Smile

Another English Rant

Me and Billy Joe Bubba Bob (insert random name here) .... This is a mistake I hear from otherwise well-educated  people. That phrase absolutely drives me bonkers. Why? First, it is grammatically incorrect.  It should be: Billy Joe Bubba Bob and me/I ..... Second,  it sounds self-centered. Always list the other person first.   In grammar … Continue reading Another English Rant

Throwback Thursday: Clouds

1st posted July 16th, 2011. 2106 I took this on a sunset cruise at Cedar Key, Florida. I used a red enhancer filter for the shot.