Archive for the ‘Education’ Category

A Real Fine Place to Start

Tuesday, March 27th, 2007

How many smart people do you know? I’ve been working on a developing project for several months now. Like Sara Evans sings in her song, every effort needs “a real fine place to start.” I don’t know it all, although I have been accused of thinking I do from time to time, so I decided […]

Get Along Little Doggies or Out on a Cowboy Campout

Tuesday, March 13th, 2007

This past weekend I had the best time. I was back in the saddle again with the cowboys. It was just a different group of them this time. The threat of rain was quickly gone as the sprinkles subsided and the stars could be clearly seen as dark approached. Flowertown Elementary School in Summerville, SC […]

Brace Yourself

Wednesday, January 17th, 2007

Are you one of the many who had braces as a child? If so, I’m sure you will remember the braces, the rubber bands, the retainers. You may have worn them at a time when you wanted least to stand out in a crowd and felt pretty noticeable with the shiny silver gleaming through a […]

I’ve Been Watchin’ You

Friday, January 12th, 2007

There’s a cute country song called “I’ve Been Watchin’ You.” A father sings the song about driving his small son in the back seat while he’s eating french fries and an orange drink. The father has to slam on the breaks and curses under his breath while he watches his son’s drink and fries fly […]

I Pulled Old Blackie Out of the Casket Case Tonight

Wednesday, December 13th, 2006

Several weeks ago I read to my pen pal class of 2nd graders. They are the coolest young students I know for 2nd graders. Their enthusiasm and genuine care for their teacher is amazing and very sincere. They are always so excited about learning and sharing. They are great listeners as well. It’s a pleasure […]