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Words can change one's heart. A new heart can move one to change the world. Hi, my name is Ernie Smartt. Sixty plus years of hanging around people on this earth has carved images into my heart that will one day be planted on the pages of life-changing books.

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Education > Teachers & Administrators Effective professional development: 2 of 7
There are several factors that will determine just how effective a professional development program is in our education system. If the attendees in a seminar are teachers , the training must be relevant to what teachers do in the classroom, or how they plan. While some repetition is needed as a refresher, most of the trainin... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Commentary: High school isn't for everyone: 2 of 7
High School is an experience I hope most of today's teens will have. It is about education, of course, but also about sports, competition, about finding one's self, and some direction in life. It is about Prom, Graduation, and friendships, and memories. It is a time of life full of great experiences. Even with all of that, a... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy How to instill positive discipline and effective classroom rules: 4 of 13
Positive discipline might sound nice, but it is only part of the plan. There are many times when I come across as being negative, but it is for a positive outcome. Discipline, as related to behavior, is basically a matter of control, and often for the purpose of behavior modification. It is the ability to maintain control so... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium How have you benefited from a Helium writing contest?: 10 of 30
All of my life I have wanted to be able to write. My English teacher in college, many years ago, told me that I would be a great writer if I would just learn how to write. Well, I finally figured out that what she was saying was that I am a great story teller, and I have a great imagination, but I just don't know how to put ... More..
Education > Homeschooling The case for "unschooling": 4 of 12
"UNSCHOOLED DOES NOT MEAN UNEDUCATED". It is reasonable to believe that unschooled children can succeed in life. It is possible for them to live in a competitive world, and make it to the top. People begin learning even before they are Born. Learning takes place in all phases of life. Being unschooled does not necessarily me... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas A buying guide to artificial Christmas trees: 4 of 12
How Do I choose An Artificial Christmas Tree? Plan ahead for your artificial Christmas tree search this year. Write it down the color, size, style, and voice you want your artificial Christmas tree to have as it stands tall and full of Christmas cheer in your home. You are going to see your artificial Christmas tree every Ch... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: How a mentor enriched my life: 2 of 6
What determines if you are a mentor or not? Of course, you may be a mentor intentionally in practice, but the person with whom you are working may or may not see you as a mentor. I would like to point out that if a person is a mentor, it is more determined from the mentee's perspective than from the mentor's perspective. Any... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: If I only had 30 days left to live: 2 of 6
The statistics seem to be very clear, "one out of every one person will die." It is not an event we can avoid. Death doesn't always whisper in your ear, and give you a warning. However, when that warning does come, what are we going to do? I have most likely lived more days on this earth than I have left to live. I have been... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Record collecting: How to store your vinyl records: 2 of 6
Proper storage of your vinyl records will prove to be a valuable investment of your time. When planning for proper storage you should 1) prepare an inventory, 2) organize the vinyl records, 3) clean the vinyl, 4) preserve your records by making sure there are good sleeves for each one, and protection for the outer jackets or... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Free private schools: A whole new approach to public education.: 2 of 6
Free private schools: A whole new approach to public education. Let's get the negative thoughts out of the way first. The idea of free private school education seems to automatically bring up thoughts about "vouchers." Truth be known, private school vouchers do not have to be a variable in this matter. The front line issue i... More..