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A Time For Thanksgiving
Thankfulness is a quality that I often lack. In keeping with the years theme of Make a Difference, I've decided it is time for an attitude adjustment. Inspired by Thanksgiving this month I have decided to write at least one post each week focusing on thankfulness. In 2008 I lost a job that I really … Continue reading A Time For Thanksgiving
A Letter From the Class Dummy
Note: As the start of a new school year is upon us I thought it would be a good time to something I was asked to write several years ago on my experiences of growing up with a learning disability. Speaker presenting workshops for teachers used this. Do you remember the kid in grade school … Continue reading A Letter From the Class Dummy
Dancing in the Mine Fields by Andrew Peterson
The Dee Zone is not connected with Andrew Peterson. When I post videos I like to include something about the artist or song. I think Andrew's description of the inspiration for this song is better than anything I might write. In December of 2009 my wife and I celebrated fifteen years of marriage. A few … Continue reading Dancing in the Mine Fields by Andrew Peterson
But I Want To Be a Star …
I heard a coach discussing a promising young player who was excited about playing and being a star. Unfortunately, the player did not fully comprehend what was involved in being a star. Somehow, he did not understand that there was much more to being a star that making big plays. He didn't comprehend that it … Continue reading But I Want To Be a Star …
Would I Survive No Internet for a Whole Month?
Hmm… a month without the internet… could I make? That would be a tough one. It would probably be hard, especially if all forms of internet usage including email, Skpe and instant messaging were included in the ban. Work usage of email and selected sites would have to be excluded. Email is one of the … Continue reading Would I Survive No Internet for a Whole Month?
3 Years
This month makes 3 years for this version the Dee Zone. In honor of that mark I thought I would report some of the highlights this month. Most popular post of all time. Heroes: What Makes a Hero 8 July 2009 The theme for National Blog Posting Month is heroes. Posting on the theme is … Continue reading 3 Years