ADHD Meds

One question I'm frequently asked about ADHD is do I support the use or do I think ADHD meds are necessary.  Personally I don't use meds to control ADHD.  I have found other ways to manage/control ADHD. For some people meds can be a vital part of management plan. Meds can make it easier to … Continue reading ADHD Meds

Throwback Thursday: Graduation

About this time in May 2000 I was getting ready to graduate with my master's degree.

Top 10: More Interesting American History Facts

Several years ago I wrote Top 10: American History Facts. It has been a very popular post the last couple of weeks. Thought I would add a second installment. #10:  The Red Cross has a Congressional charter even though it isn't a government agency. It was chartered in 1990 to provide disaster relief and provide … Continue reading Top 10: More Interesting American History Facts

Reviews: Willows Cafe

One of my favorite lunch place is The Willows Café in the Lake Butler Hospital (Lake Butler, FL). That's right the hospital. I know all of the jokes about hospital food.  Willows isn't typical hospital food. The menu features daily specials and a nice selections of salads and sandwiches.  My favorite day is taco salad … Continue reading Reviews: Willows Cafe

Loaded Potatoes

One of my go to recipes for a quick easy side that use what's in the fridge. It is a great way to use up leftover potatoes - mashed, baked, roasted or whatever form is in the fridge. Measurements are rough estimates and can be adapted to what you have or how much you want … Continue reading Loaded Potatoes

Because of Easter….

17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses … Continue reading Because of Easter….

Rocking the Drumline

I first met Dane Porter when he was an energetic pre-schooler who loved music. Dane is now a senior at Waxahachie High School who still loves music. He has Down Syndrome. The year began with Dane and other special needs students being excluded from the senior t-shirts. Last month the band director invited Dane to join the … Continue reading Rocking the Drumline