There are so many misunderstandings about learning disabilities. They are real and do exist. Personally, I have dysgraphia and dyslexia. I am constantly confronted by common myths and misunderstanding concerning learning disabilities. Today I would like to tackle a few of them. Unfortunately, unlike the Myth Busters show I do not get to use cool … Continue reading Throw Back Thursday: Myth Busters – Learning Disabilities Edition
Learning to Wait When I Want to Run Ahead
Struggling to surrender control and trust God’s timing, I reflect on impatience, ADHD tendencies, and the ways God shapes us step by step. This post explores the challenge—and the growth—that comes from learning to wait when we’d rather run ahead.
Stuff They Don’t Want You To Know: Notable Hispanic American Graves From Arlington National Cemetery
This content revisits notable graves at Arlington National Cemetery, focusing on African American individuals and Latino veterans who made significant contributions to military history. Highlighted figures include the Borinqueneers, Felix Longoria, Maximiliano Luna, and Humbert Roque Versace, showcasing their valor and impact on American society and civil rights.
Some Thoughts on the College Admissions Mess
So unless you have been hiding under a rock you have heard about the massive college admissions scandal involving several of the country's most "prestigious" schools. This whole mess is absurd. First, it really isn't surprising that rich and privileged people used their money and position to leverage acceptance into universities that their children might … Continue reading Some Thoughts on the College Admissions Mess
Respect
The Big Guy and I were able to catch a couple of football games from my Alma Mater, Hardin-Simmons University. One of the things that impressed me was that both times the home teams took a knee in prayer before the game. (Game 1 Hardin-Simmons. Game 2 University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, pictured below.) Also during … Continue reading Respect
Response to a Reader on Dysgraphia
I received a comment below from a reader. It raises a some good issues and questions. I would like to devote a post to it. I have re-posted the the entire comment. and will address questions at the end. Hello Dee, I do not know if I’m doing this right, but here it goes. This … Continue reading Response to a Reader on Dysgraphia
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
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