against me learning to read fluently. In fact, experts warned I might never read at a grade-school level, let alone complete college. But my mom—a dedicated Texas educator—refused to let a diagnosis define my future. To ensure I had every tool needed to succeed, she became a reading specialist and a pioneer in special education, turning daily tears and 15-minute reading struggles into a lifelong passion for books. By the end of middle school, I had read over 1,000 books—proving her favorite piece of wisdom true: "If you can read, you can do anything." Here is the story of how my mom's unfailing commitment transformed my life.
Throwback Thursday: Learning to Read
owing it back to an essential truth from the archives: the goal shouldn't just be teaching a child to read, but teaching them to become a reader. 📚 Excerpt: Reading encompasses far more than just finishing a story in a school textbook—it opens up a lifelong world of imagination, learning, and growth. Taking time to cultivate a genuine love for books is one of the greatest gifts we can ever pass down to the next generation. Looking back on these thoughts from 2007 reminds me of how timeless that mission truly is!
Throwback Thursday: The Importance of Reading
From a reluctant six-year-old to a lifelong reader, I discovered that reading is the great equalizer and the essential foundation for every hobby and adventure.
Old Math vs New Math
I found this little gem on Facebook (see featured image) advertising a page about daily puzzles.
Throwback Thursday: How I Got into Writing…
Today's throwback Thursday explores my journey from a kid who would do anything to get out of writing to 30 years of blogging.
Throw Back Thursday: Myth Busters – Learning Disabilities Edition
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.
The Dee Zone 