If I Had a Million Dollars (Repost)

One of last week's  question from the Daily Post was "What would you do with a million dollars, tax free?" I have already written on this topic before so I'm re-posting. #10: Invest in the lives of others. Maybe it would be by starting my one charity or non-profit. Most likely it would be through … Continue reading If I Had a Million Dollars (Repost)

Daily Post #44: Have You Ever Lied About Your Age?

Found this on the Daily Post Blog and thought it would be a good topic.  I have never lied about my age. However, I have been accused of lying when I was telling the truth. I’ve always had problems with people underestimating my age. When I was in college, I was still being sold kids … Continue reading Daily Post #44: Have You Ever Lied About Your Age?

Worst Teacher Ever

Monday's topic of the day from the Daily Post is a particularly loaded one. "What is the worst teacher you have ever had?"  Rather than focusing on teacher from the many candidates, I will focus one some common traits. Note if you know me please do not identify any teacher mentioned by name. One trait … Continue reading Worst Teacher Ever

January Wrap Up

My theme for 2011 is attitude. That is a rough one for me.  It seems like because I'm trying to work on having a better outlook I have just not made much progress this month.  Need to focus on my verse for the year more. 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is … Continue reading January Wrap Up

Do You Want to Live Forever?

That was one of the topics on  the Daily Post last week.  It is one of those questions that make you think. My answer is yes but not here.  The hope of eternal life is essential to my faith. 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that … Continue reading Do You Want to Live Forever?

How I Stay Focused

It can be a challenge for me to stay focused at times. I have ADHD and often find it a struggle to focus on just one thing. For me to able to actually focus I must first keep still enough to let my brain think. This means I may fidget or doodle. This sometimes causes … Continue reading How I Stay Focused

My Greatest Accomplishment of 2010

My theme for 2010 was "make a difference". I wanted to stop complaining about things or just thinking someone should do something about that. Instead I decided to do something. One of the things I did was to become involved with an adult literacy program. As a professional educator who has taught everything from preschool … Continue reading My Greatest Accomplishment of 2010