January 7, 2012
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Before I get mobbed for saying education is fun, let me explain. First, let me ask you, what classes do you remember from elementary school through college? Was it the straight laced teacher that taught straight from the book, the … Continue reading
October 16, 2011
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Learning disabilities make understanding subjects harder, but not impossible. It takes a skilled person to understand the differences in the different learning disabilities and learning styles of students. It takes an even more skilled person to be able to teach … Continue reading
August 14, 2011
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North Carolina is in the middle of a big decision. High School football season is upon us again. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association ruled that 19-year-old Brett Bowden can no longer participate in practices or games as a member of the team … Continue reading
November 3, 2010
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October has been an interesting month of activity. One with challenges that kept coming up. I wondered at one point, what next? Early in the month, my car’s transmission just up and failed. The timing couldn’t have been worse. It … Continue reading
October 24, 2010
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Many know this term: interdependence from economics lessons. Yet this term means so much more. Let me first point out how without this term things and people can fall apart. A young lady attending middle school told me of a … Continue reading
May 26, 2010
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What’s it like to be a geek, nerd, well, any walk of life in High School? Nay, what’s it like to be different? What is it like to walk in someone else’s shoes? Glee, a fictional TV show (just wanted … Continue reading
April 21, 2010
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Walking into the room, fifty eyes were staring at me. The teacher told me to take a seat as she resumed taking roll call. All summer I had waited for this day, but when it finally arrived, I was scared … Continue reading
April 10, 2010
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Better start putting more handicap parking spaces, more spots in movie theatres for people with disabilities, more ramps instead of stairs, and well, just more. The disability population is growing. Not only from more accidents due to inattentive driving (texting … Continue reading
March 24, 2010
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Just the other day I was looking through the library for a book. I looked under self-help, inspirational even humor. No matter where I searched, I couldn’t find The Book on raising children. There are books on almost every other … Continue reading
February 17, 2010
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We’ve talked about a glass of water, appearance, and emotions. Here is my top five list of ways to keep yourself and others on a positive high of self-esteem, while keeping it realistic. Remember, anything you do, including …
February 13, 2010
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Something we each cherish is to feel loved, valued, and a sense of worth. Most of us grow up being told treat other like you want to be treated. I agree with this, almost. If someone has a low self-esteem … Continue reading
February 7, 2010
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So we have the spotlight on the big dance in Florida, the Super Bowl. People all around the world are watching. If you were on the field, could you imagine all eyes on you? That is what a lot of … Continue reading
February 6, 2010
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This is just one book available for self-esteem. This one allows you to work through your thoughts. Give it a try. Continue reading
January 30, 2010
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Part of our self-esteem has to be remembering what we do well. It is very easy to take them for granted because we do them all the time. Cherishing what we do well and keeping that in mind will keep positive … Continue reading
January 24, 2010
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OK, here’s the thing. You think your self-esteem is good and you’re cruisin’ through your day. You’re concentrating only on you. Oh, no, that’s your exit and you’re two lanes over. No problem, you’ll just cut over and take your … Continue reading