Two things were certain when I visited my Grandfather, Pappy. He would tell me corny, over used jokes, and if there was anyone visiting, he’d squeeze my shoulder and say, “This is my grandson. I learned him how to fish.” He would then launch into a story about how we caught thirty-five fish the last [...]
It’s that time of year – when my younger children begin fidgeting with anticipation and getting excited about the holiday season. I remember the joys of Christmas as a young boy, but the magic of Christmas seemed to fade as I reached adulthood. But now the excitement returns each time the sparkle in my kids’ [...]
Reading disability – continued from Part 1 Addressing the reading disability – a big task True to my nature to learn everything I can about a problem I’m facing, I ordered books on dyslexia and devoured them. We got the first part of the Barton Solution program and started work. There was an almost immediate [...]
Today I have a special post from a parent of a child with dyslexia. It’s a three part post. If you have a child who is struggling to read, this is a blog series you want to read. Staci explains the struggles and frustrations their family went through as they tried to tutor their child [...]
Thirteen-hundred words to encourage those with dyslexia and reading disabilities. I wasn’t a smart kid. I wasn’t dumb either, but my dyslexia and the system I found myself in certainly made me feel that way. Reading was a challenge for me. Before I share my story, let me tell a little about myself today. As [...]
At least they give a clear and concise reason. I’m glad someone stood up for Bill. Now if we could do something about those commanders who order their troops to ‘fire at Will’. Just couldn’t find the right word, huh? At least they are honest. Rumor has it, the whole town is [...]
On two different occasions I have presented my check card to a store only to get declined for ‘suspicion of fraudulent activity’ for the previous week’s purchases. The most recent event occurred in February. I verify my account daily, so I was caught off guard when my card was declined as I attempted to make [...]
It’s tax season again! Saying this to Uncle Sam is like saying, “It’s deer season” to a hunter. Government officials are loading up while IRS agents point out the big game. Uncle Sam is so excited, he’s already spent what he’ll bag this year. And next year. And the next. I could go on, but [...]
I walked alone in the jungles of Panama, trying to find something that looked familiar. After hours of wandering, and seeing what looked like the same scenery, I realized that I was in serious trouble. Was that the same coconut tree I saw a few minutes ago? And a few hours ago. Slowly, fear wrapped [...]
Life is filled with irony. How does a ‘C’ student, who avoided writing at all cost, grow into a love for writing? Ah, the mysteries of life. Looking back to my high school days, I now recognize glimpses of my hidden writer trying to emerge. It sneaks out in strange ways. Sitting in creative writing [...]
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