I have been around for many decades and enjoy exploring the many different creative paths available in this vast world. As you may have discovered I like to write. What you don't know is I like being creative in other ways such as drawing and music. I've
+ more bio informationIt was morning, and the aroma of a well brewed cup of coffee tickled my nostrils, as I arose out of bed. I shuffled my way through the clothing sprawled across the floor like leaves on a fall day. Looking out the window, I gazed upon a red fireball that was burning a hole through the haze. Quickly I slipped into my bathing s... More..
Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe brain disorder that makes it difficult for a person to tell the difference between real and unreal experiences, to think logically and to have appropriate emotional responses to others and to behave appropriately in social situations. They may also have difficulty with some aspects of me... More..
It is hard to imagine that there are children who do not know how to respond emotionally or socially to their surroundings. I had the opportunity in my career to meet such a child. This boy doesn't know when it's the right time to laugh or cry. When someone smiles at him, he thinks they're making fun of him. He takes every s... More..
Learning to Cope with Depression Depression is a normal emotion felt by everyone throughout different stages of their life. Normal depression is not a disorder but an inability to deal with changes which can lead to the feeling of hopelessness. One cause of this inability to cope is unexpected stressful occurrences within a ... More..
"An Artists Dream" Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a childhood dream come true? As children some of us imagine what it would be like to be an actor, author, or musician. Others may have the desire to be in the medical or law field. My vision was to become an artist. I've been holding onto this dream for 44 years and last ye... More..
My experiences in elementary education over the years have painted a false faade to the value of holidays in the academic curriculum. Working in kindergarten, and 1/2 multi-level classes helped to create the illusion that the celebration of holidays was an enjoyable experience for all students. The Education in Diverse Popul... More..
The realm between normal and abnormal behavior is a fine balance determined by a person's mental, physical and cultural being. If this is the case normal behavior can be defined by a person who fully functions within their society. Therefore a person who follows the rules and maintains a balance of existence may be considere... More..
Making a Difference with Stem Cells Locked inside a stem cell may be the secret of cures to come for many different diseases. It doesn't seem possible something which can provide hope could also be morally unaccepted. Even with the restrictions of the use of human embryonic stem cells it has not hampered the researcher's abi... More..
THE FIVE KEY EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHIES There are many different forms of philosophy used in our education system today. It is not unusual too see more than one philosophy incorporated in a school or classroom setting. When incorporating the different educational philosophies in the classroom, one must consider the makeup of t... More..
A Chair For My Mother Vera B. Williams Published by Scholastic Inc. Copyright 1982 This book is one of those heartwarming stories where a family struggles to bring some normalcy back into their lives. A fire had devastated their house, and they moved into an apartment. The characters work together to save money to buy a big ... More..
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