#10: "It is too hard." I've been surprised by the growing number of very bright and otherwise successful students that are afraid of failure. When a task is too hard they want to quit or get out of the class. Often the reason stated is that a low grade will have a negative impact on … Continue reading Top 10: Student Excuses
Top 10: TV Theme Songs
This actually started as a conversation The Big Guy and I had a few months ago. Don't know how the conversation started but apparently I had spent more time thinking about the best or iconic TV themes than he had. Maybe it is a band thing. We did play several of these in band. #10: … Continue reading Top 10: TV Theme Songs
Top 10: Reasons to be Thankful
#10: No broken bones this year. #9: Rediscovering how much I enjoy painting. #8: For music. #7: For a job that I'm good at and my recent promotion. #6: For having a nice home, a good job and more than enough food to eat. The very basic things in life that many do not have. … Continue reading Top 10: Reasons to be Thankful
Year 4: July 2010 – June 2011
Highlights from the 4th year of the The Dee Zone v 3.1. 8 Aug 2010: One Minute Sermon Original Post 17 Sept 2010: Recipe -- Zesty Chicken Bites with Mushroom, Onions & Cheese Orzo I was asked for my recipe but I don’t really have one. My style of cooking is more of just throw … Continue reading Year 4: July 2010 – June 2011
Year 3: July 2009 – June 2010
Highlights from the 3rd year of the The Dee Zone v 3.1. 05 July 2009: 3 Things In Bible Study recently we discussed what does it really mean to be a Christian. Some have tried to turn being a Christian into a bunch of do’s and don’ts. So, being a Christian becomes just a bunch … Continue reading Year 3: July 2009 – June 2010
Top 10: Odd Laws
I need to come up with more lists. It is just hard to get inspired sometimes. This one came to me when I was supposed to be doing something else. #10: In Alabama, you may not have an ice cream cone in your back pocket at any time. This is the law that sparked the … Continue reading Top 10: Odd Laws
Top 10: Allergy Things
Yes, I know this is a strange topic. My inspiration came from a friend who mentioned discovering a child she was keeping had food allergies and not knowing about it. I have severe food allergies and have had since I was a young child. While I have noticed more people are aware of food allergies, … Continue reading Top 10: Allergy Things