How do I know if my students are using ADHD as an excuse?

One of the questions I was asked during my presentation Learning Disabilities and ADHD: An Insider's Perspective was how do you tell if a student really has ADHD. I was also asked about the clinical definition of ADHD. Personally, I have never been one for labels or official diagnosis. Instead I tried to find ways … Continue reading How do I know if my students are using ADHD as an excuse?

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Thoughts on the Government Shutdown

I usually don't write about politics: of the 1,200+ posts I've written only 39 have been about politics. It isn't that I don't have an opinion about most political issues. Gee, I have a lot of opinions on everything, or I probably wouldn't be a blogger.  Currently, I am disgusted with both parties. I'm tired … Continue reading Thoughts on the Government Shutdown

Sky Watch Friday: Welcome Aggieland

Texas A&M opened  October 4, 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas.   it became the first public institution of higher education in Texas.  The named changed in 1963 when A&M became a university. A&M was founded under the Morrill Act (land grant college). Under the Morrill Act A&M's purpose was to "leading … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Welcome Aggieland

Learning Disabilities and ADHD: An Insider’s Perspective

The handouts and additional resources from Learning Disabilities and ADHD: An Insider's Perspective workshop I presented at the 2013  ACE of  Florida conference are available here.

Review: Dwyer’s Cafe

One of the local gems we discovered on our summer road trips was Dwyer's Cafe in Lafayette, Louisiana. The Big Guy discovered Dwyer's on Google local. It was one of the highest rated restaurants in Lafayette. I really didn't want to go because it was off the highway and out of our way. However the … Continue reading Review: Dwyer’s Cafe

Review: Fargo’s Pit BBQ

One of the places the we tried on our road trip this summer was Fargo's Pit BBQ in Bryan, Texas. Fargo was named in Texas Monthly prestigious Top 50 List.  The Big Guy's brother, Fishing Guy also recommended Fargo's. The Fishing Guy knows BBQ. He is a pretty mean pit-master himself. Fargo's brisket is extremely … Continue reading Review: Fargo’s Pit BBQ