BRAIN COACH FOR KIDS!

Reading Equals Success

2011-02-01T10:17:00.000-08:00

I read an intriguing blog post by Dan Brown a teacher and author of The Great Expectations School: A Rookie Year in the New Blackboard Jungle. He is also the author of an education blog called Get in the Fracas. This excerpt posed a very interesting observation:

"I have a clutch of students who read for pleasure, yet bizarrely hand in assignments only sporadically. Let’s call them “Readers.” These are the kids who take home The Kite Runner and read the whole thing in two days—then never write any of their journal responses. Their grades do not reflect their abilities. However, these students always score at or near the very top of the class on these standardized tests."

"I have many more students who hand in almost all of their assignments, yet they— according to their own pronouncements— dislike reading and never do it except when forced. They are the moaners and groaners when new books are distributed in class. They are always at or near the bottom of the statistical heap. Let’s call them “Worker Bees.” "

Unfortunately, this is the norm for many schools. When you think about it, most kids only read when they are told. But, how do you get them to read voluntarily. I have a laundry list of items you can try.

Start reading to them at at early age. By early I mean when they have no comprehension of words. As they mature they will more easily understand the meaning of words.
Visit the library, have your child to get their own library card, and frequently check out books.
Select a book pertaining to a topic they enjoy. Your more apt to read something that peeks your interest.
Have them to join a book club. This is also good way to enhance socialization and speaking skills.
Participate in the reading programs at school. There are always reading competitions at school which give prizes away for reading a certain number of books.
During the summer participate in the summer reading program at the library.
When children authors come to town bring your child to meet them.
Have them play computer games which involve reading.
Read the book first then take them to see the movie which is based on the book.
Have the older child read to the younger child and vice versa.
Use interactive books such as the Leapfrog Tag reading system.
Read the book with your child and then discuss later. This fosters parent child bonding. How about going out for dinner while discussing the book.
Have reading competitions at your home to see which child can read the most books. Have incentives for winning that will entice them. You can even have ribbons or trophies.
Go to Borders, Barnes and Noble or other book stores and have them look at inventory of books for sale. You don't necessarily have to buy the book. You can read the book there as well. You can also jot down the name/author and see if it is available at the library.
Attend story time. Libraries, Borders and Barnes and Noble have free story time where an adult reads to the children.
Utilize a variety of books: magazines, newspapers, comic books, touch and feel, books with cd's, books that have sound, bilingual books, etc.
If they have a favorite book that they read over and over again, let them do so.
Have them to use the internet and find topics of interest to read about online.
Go to the children consignment sales and stores to purchase books for a fraction of the original cost.
Associate what your child does daily to topics they can read about. If they like to dance then get a book on dancing, if they like to play football then get a book on football, if they like a certain entertainer then I am sure you can find a book about that entertainer. The sky is the limit.

Readers are leaders and worker bees just follow the crowd. Let's get our children to be "readers" and not "worker bees".

Exercise and Academics are related

2011-01-21T11:49:00.000-08:00

So, I notice that once children go to middle school there is no more recess. You still have physical education (PE), but it is not given throughout the entire school year. So what is the meaning of that! We have overweight children and pinned up energy with no where to go.

Exercise and academics go hand in hand. Physical activity is an important part of maintaining good health and encouraging a creative mind. When the body is healthy and stress-free, ideas are more natural, listening skills improve, and thinking is clearer. Students will work harder and complete their assignments because after all of that energy is released they tend to be more focused.

As we get older we seem to exercise less. But, children have that natural tendency to keep moving. We need to assist them in the development of their bodies and mind. Here are some tips to get your child to become more active:

Play outside in the neighborhood: Remember when we were kids our parents use to tell us to "go outside and play". We didn't have cartoon network, nickelodeon, or computers. We were creative and found other things to do. Riding a bike, playing tag, skateboarding, skating or just walking can help children release a lot of that pinned up energy.

Join a sport: Playing sports is a great confidence builder and promotes a mindset of working together as a team. Some studies even show that exercise makes you smarter. Find a sport that your child wants to play and have them try it out. But, quitting should not be an option. They should stick with it until the end of the season. Children tend to want to give up too quickly once they see there is a bit of a challenge. Endure through the tough times and they will appreciate the reward in the end.

Do family activities: Spending time with family is something that is very important. I'm sure you have many memories of fun times with your family . Take time to do fun things which encourage healthy activity: walking, dancing, swimming, roller skating, ice skating, a day at the park/beach, or even going to the gym together. And, don't think you have to leave your house to have fun. There are fun games on the Wii that are also physical. My girlfriend gave my children the Michael Jackson Experience game. Now talk about a workout...try keeping up with Michael Jackson as he dances on the screen.

Parents get active: So, what about putting down the phone, moving away from the TV, and getting some sunshine and fresh air. Take some time to play with your kids, no matter the age. Believe me they will enjoy it...even if they act like they don't. I know it's hard, but your sanity and even more important their well being depends it. It's natural for children to emulate what they see. So, what better person to imitate than mom or dad.

I hope you feel encouraged and enthused to maintain a healthy lifestyle for yourself and your family. It starts with us, the parents, and the children will follow in our footsteps. Exercise and have fun!

Math Websites - FREE worksheets

2011-01-21T05:48:00.000-08:00

Worksheets are a good tool to use in order to practice your math skills. Yes, they can be somewhat boring, but you will certainly find out whether your understanding of the math topic is acceptable. If you miss more than 15% of the problems then I would suggest you go back and review the material with a tutoria l or teacher assistance. The Khan Academy is a great website which contains tutorials that cover all areas of math. He also incorporates other topics such as biology, finance, physics. And, the wonderful thing about his site is that it is all FREE.

There will be more worksheets that incorporate puzzles, coloring, and trivia for the elementary school age. You may even see some at the middle school level. But, once you approach high school those type of exercises diminish. So, sorry...with age comes maturity and higher expectations.

I have found these sites to be very helpful in obtaining FREE math worksheets that cover a spectrum of topics.

http://math.about.com/ - Kindergarten - 12th grade
http://www.math-drills.com/- Kindergarten - 8th grade
http://itech.pjc.edu/falzone/course/0024handouts.htm - 7th grade - 12th grade
http://www.dadsworksheets.com/ - Kindergarten - 8th grade
http://www.kutasoftware.com/ - 8th grade - 12th grade
http://superteacherworksheets.com/ - math, reading, writing, grammar, etc.
http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/ Kindergarten - 8th grade
http://www.edhelper.com/ - Kindergarten - 8th grade

If you know of other websites please free to post.

The American Math Challenge

2010-10-20T10:56:00.000-07:00

It's back the American Math Challenge http://www.americanmathchallenge.com/ Students compete LIVE with other students across the nation in a web based math challenge powered by Mathletics. The goal is to earn points by completing as many mental math problems in 60 second intervals as possible. Cool prizes are awarded. This is a fun FREE way to promote mental math. The contest is October 26th - 27th.

11 Things kids will not learn in school

2010-01-15T10:47:00.000-08:00

I was forwarded an email in regards to Bill Gates giving a speech at a High School about 11 things they did not and will not learn in school. He talks about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure in the real world.

I don't know how true this is (if this actually came from Bill Gates), but I certainly agree with many of these statements. Suck it up, learn from your mistakes, take action, and reap your reward. But, don't have a high level of expectation when you have not put forth any or minimal effort. What do you think?

Rule 1: Life is not fair - get used to it! (this is my daily anthem)

Rule 2: The world doesn't care about yourself-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.

Rule 3: You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.

Rule 4: If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss.

Rule 5: Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your Grandparents had a different word for burger flipping: they called it opportunity.

Rule 6: If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault, so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them.

Rule 7: Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent's generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.

Rule 8: Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life HAS NOT. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as MANY TIMES as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.

Rule 9: Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you FIND YOURSELF. Do that on your own time.

Rule 10: Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.

Rule 11: Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one.

The White House Fellowship Program

2010-01-15T07:04:00.000-08:00

The White House Fellowship is one of the nation's most prestigious programs for leadership and public service. Each year, 11-19 exceptional young men and women are selected to spend a year in Washington, D.C. to gain first-hand experience in the process of governing the nation at the highest levels of the Federal government.

Candidates need to be promising young leaders who are excelling early in their careers and are committed to leadership and public service. Thus, this is not for students but rather for individuals already into their careers.

Learn more about the White House Fellowship http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/fellows/

Download the application http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/fellows/apply1

Deadline is February 1, 2010

College Bound - Follow your Dreams

2009-12-08T12:24:00.000-08:00

Middle school is not to early to start thinking about college. And, as far as I'm concerned your never too young to start thinking about college. I have had elementary school students express to me what university they want to attend. That's a wonderful thing. Enhance their dream and do all you can to make it come to fruition. Before you know it your child will be a junior in high school...then it's graduation time.

Ask your child what they would like to do once they become an adult. Every child has a dream...didn't you. Even as adults we are still reaching for our dreams. Here are some things that we can do to help cultivate that dream.

Find a mentor - someone who works in the field that the student is interested in. This can be people whose services you already use: your doctor, pediatrician, attorney, dentist, minister, accountant, businesss owner, etc. Your chlid may be able to shadow that person and see the daily routine. There's nothing better than being involved first hand.

Talk with someone who is new to that occupation - 2 years or less. Their outlook will be different from someone who is a veteran in that field.

Use your inner network and see if any friends or family are in that line of work...your child can talk to them about their current experience. Most people are very open to talking about themselves and their career. You may never get them to be quiet.

During the summer or even on the weekends see if your child can provide some volunteer work or possibly get an internship. They may not obtain direct experience in the field, but you will be able to network with current employees, have a realistic picture of what occurs on a daily basis, and open the door for other opportunities. This is priceless. Some companies do allow children over the age of 16 to participate in internship, volunteer, or mentoring programs. It doesn't hurt to ask.

Go on the internet, see what length of schooling is required, what types of courses you will have to take, if there are any licensing/certificaion requirements after obtaining the degree, and research the salary. All of this data is very essential in determining if the occupation you choose is the right one for you. For instance, if you are required to be in school for 8 years and your not to keen on being in school for long periods of time then you may have to reassess your goals. If your interested occupation/major requires classes in chemistry, biology, and labs, but you hate science then you may want to do some rethinking . So, take a look at the full picture (the good and the not so good). Because, ultimately, you want to enjoy your career of choice.

And, most importantly, see what the future holds for that field. What's hot today may not necessarily be in demand in a few years.

Once your in the mindset of attending college then you just need to start taking action. If you attended college tell your child about your experiences both good and bad. Children love to hear stories involving their parents. Sure, they may change their mind a few times but at least they will be better equiptted to make a knowledgable decision. Check out this website which steers middle and high schoolers in the direction of being college bound.

101 Ways to boost your child's ego

2009-12-02T12:24:00.000-08:00

Children, no matter what the age, thrive on recognition. Even adults like to have their ego stroked every now and then. A little praise can go a long way. It can be the difference between wanting to do the work and doing the work just to get by. Children ultimately want approval and praise from their parents. This will not only help improve their performance, but improve their self-esteem. So, here are 101 ways to give praise, show interest and offer encouragment to your child. And, remember that praise should be given to those who are worthy of it. If used losely then the purpose for encouragement will be lost.

Questions for kids that spark conversation

2009-11-03T20:40:00.001-08:00

Are you tired of receiving those infamous one word answers: "yes", "no", or "nothing" when you ask your child about his or her day? To often children do not want to engage in conversation about their school activities. So, as parents we have to find creative ways of learning about their day.

You don't want to ask them 21 questions, but just enough to understand how they are doing both emotionally and academically. Try to avoid closed end questions that have one word answers. The key is to ask questions that will spark their interest to expand on their answer. Or their answer may prompt you to have a follow-up question. Who knows...you may even get more than you ask for once your child sees you are expressing genuine interest in his or her well being.

Alway praise your child and let them know how proud you are of them and that you support them unconditonally. I would even recommend that you share your day with them, so that they understand parents can have good and bad days, too. Here are some suggestions:

Tell me about or show me something you learned today? Follow-up: Did you like learning about that?

What did you have for lunch? Follow-up: Why did you like or not like it? Who did you eat lunch with today or who did you sit beside during lunch?

What was the most fun thing you did today? Follow-up: Why was is so fun?

What did you not enjoy doing today? Follow-up: Why did you not enjoy it?

What did you do today in Math (or use another subject)?

Who did you play with today? What did you play?

What question did you answer today in class? Follow-up: Did you know the answer or did you just take a guess at it?

What did you like (or not like) about your bus drive today? Follow-up: If it was something they didn't like. How did you handle that problem?

What was the funniest thing that made you laugh today? Follow-up: What did the teacher do?

What do you like about being in your current grade compared to your previous grade? Follow-up: What do you think will happen next year?

Please share questions that you ask to initiate conversation. Happy talking!

A deck of math cards

2009-11-03T12:04:00.000-08:00

Do you ever remember playing the game "War". It's when players split up a deck of cards and turn over the card on the top of the deck. The person with the highest card value wins the set of cards for each round. I loved that game. This game is fun and also teaches number recognition, counting, and number comparison.

If you are looking for an inexpensive way to have fun with your child while learning math then look no further. A deck of cards is all you need. I'll share some teaching techniques that I use with cards. It's fun, easy and the kids really enjoy it. Also, this website gives additonal games you can play.

Learning Multiplication (Grade 3 - 8) - Remove all the face cards. Use cards 1 - 10 in the same family such as all hearts. Select an eleventh card to be used as your multipier. E.g. if you wanted to learn your five times table, the eleventh card (mulitplier) will be a five. Lay the mulitiplier face up on the table and place one card at a time beside it to multiply. Have the child say the answer. You can repeat cards 1 -10 with the same multiplier as often as necessary.

Place Value (Grade 2 - 5) - Remove all face cards and the ten card. Put the remainder cards in a stack, flip over and place in a row face up. You can simulate place value showing ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, and more. e.g. 3 cards from left to right 5, 3, 2 would show hundreds, tens and ones. Ask the child, 3 is in what place value: answer ten. Or what is the value of 3: answer 30. Or what digit is in the tens place: answer 3.

Addition (K - 5) - Remove all face cards. Flip over two number cards and have the child add them together. You could also add 2-digit numbers by using four cards and placing two cards on top and two cards below.

So, the next time your child says "I'm bored" have them go and grab a deck of cards. Hope you have fun. Tell me how it goes.

Study Now or Pay Later

2009-09-22T13:43:00.000-07:00

So, what's the difference between an 'A' student and a 'B' student? The 'A' student's study habits. Most children aren't born with the ability to retain information in the absence of studying. The truth is... if you don't have good study habits, then you limit your ability to achieve excellence. Don't just settle for B's. Always strive for A's.

Here are some items can improve ones study habits:

Review notes, definitions & new concepts daily to refresh your memory.

Do lots of sample problems to reinforce learning.

Use previous hw problems and quizzes as study guides.

Plan to start studying at least 1 week in advance. Prepare in advance for the test by creating study times for multiple days.

TV, cell phone, etc. should be turned off...limit distractions

If there is a study guide, use it. Typically the majority of problems will come from the study guide.

Studying builds confidence. Try not to fall behind as new topics are being introduced to the class. Do not be afraid to ask for help as soon as you recognize your lack of understanding for a concept or problem. I can guarantee that you will see a similar problem on the test. So, work problems out with your teacher and have all of your questions answered. Studying or should I say cramming the night before the test is not a good habit to form. With the proper guidance any child can develop good study habits. Continued encouragement and enthusiasm will boost a childs spirit to want to do better.

Math Tips

2009-09-21T19:16:00.000-07:00

Contrary to popular belief, math is not a difficult subject. It just requires more mental power than other subjects...unfortunately, something a lot of children do not like to use. Critical thinking skills, attention to detail, speed and accuracy are components which contribute to obtaining the best grades. Here are some tips to becoming a well-rounded math student.

Underline key words in the directions and problems - this will help you figure out what operation, formula, etc. to use and prevent you from selecting the obvious wrong answer

Show your work - work the problem out on paper

Check your work - This means redo the problem, not just look at it

Re-do all problems missed on homework and find your mistakes - now you will be ready for the test

Memorize the formulas and during the test write them on your scrap sheet of paper if the teacher permits - you will have to use these formulas to answer the problem, so why not write them down as soon as the test begins.

I hope these tips are helpful. Please feel free to share your thoughts.

Budget Cuts affect our children

2009-07-19T18:45:00.000-07:00

So, Gwinnett County could not raise taxes because of the uproar we the citizens gave the commissioners, but they are taking the money from elsewhere. I just found out that the Libraries will have reduced hours starting in August. Here's the link: http://www.gwinnettpl.org/News/Changes.html What a shame is this? Two days out of the week it will be closed. And, the two days the commissioners chose was Sunday and Monday (brilliant, no not really). These are the prime days students look to study and utiilize the computers. Friday and Saturday would have been better days, but of course this makes too much sense. Reduced staffing, childrens programming, and materials. So, I wonder what will get cut next? I suppose we have to adjust in times like these. It's not easy balancing the budget, but I'm sure there are other areas that can be reduced or even eliminated to minimize expenses.

The Nosy Parent

2009-01-28T19:32:00.000-08:00

Life is too short to give up on your dreams. We all have our slumps and the kids do too. But, faith, perseverence, and a strong support system can make you climb mountains. Recently, there have been several child suicides that have truly made me think "What pain are these children going through in order for them to take their life?" I have never been in this situation, but my heart goes out to the parents and family members.

So, what can we do? Of course, be a nosy parent. Some parents choose to be hands off as their children get older. I am just the opposite. I try to involve myself with everything that affects my children. I do lots of listening and less talking. After all children like to talk to each other. Let them talk...you'll find out everything you want to know.

When the children want to hang out they all come to Mrs. Donna's house. Sure, I am open to that. Then, I can see and hear what they are doing and who/what they are talking about? As the kids say "I want to be in the know". I don't mind having a bunch of kids at or around my house as long as they are respectful and well-behaved. You have to earn a childs trust they don't just give it to you. Here are some tips from the nosy parent:

Talk to your child about their day at school...ask open ended questions

Talk to your child's friends about school

Communicate with the teacher...after all he/she is with your children during their most productive hours of the day (email, a note in the bag, conference).

Get involved with your child's school...serve on a committee, the PTA, attend social functions

Read what your child writes at school in their journal or at home through pictures. Words/pictures are a powerful thing.

Talk with the siblings. Someone is bound to release information.

Have a relationship with the parents...you never know when you will need to call on them.

Show up to the school unexpectedly. Go to the class room, playground, lunch room, etc.

Have lunch with your child (this will not go over well after 5th grade)

Take immediate action when you see there is a problem.

Follow-up with the administration to find out what steps were taken.

If the administration doesn't resolve the problem then go to the next level (teacher, principal, school board, congressman.

Do not let the problem fester. You may need to remove your child from that situation.

Do whatever it takes to protect your child...make your presence known.

and by all means NEVER GIVE UP!

Let your child know they are destined for great things. Be proud of who you are and always strive for success.

I'd love to hear what you do to be a nosy parent. We parents have to stick together!

Let's Get Organized

2009-01-28T18:48:00.001-08:00

Organization is a learned trait that parents have to instill in their children. It crosses all aspects of the childs life: school, social, sports, etc. For the younger kids that may mean cleaning their room, decluttering the toy box or bookcase, or writing their name and date at the of each school assignment.

By the time they are in 4th grade utilization of a planner is essential. This will help them manage their time and prepare for upcoming tests. You can find inexpensive calendars at Walmart, Target or the dollar store. You can even print them out for free on http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/ We know that children will not flip through pages to see what is happening in the weeks ahead. So, I recommend monthly calendars because you are able to see all activities with one glimpse. Some schools even have monthly calendars in the agendas. Make it fun. They can have friends birthdays and special occasions. But, don't forget to include these key items: school closings, test days, sports games/practices, and other extracurricular activities. They will be amazed to see how busy each week has become.

Ok, so we are not getting older. As parents we don't always remember things like we should. There are too many activities occurring. So, if you do not have a monthly erasable whiteboard, it would be a good idea to purchase one. The whiteboard will have a master picture of your childs academic and social activities. Place it in an area of the home that is most commonly used. This way it can be seen by the entire family and reinforce the information your child should already have in their calendar. When the next month arrives have your child to help out by erasing the calendar and putting the new days/month on the calendar.

Parents, you will have to check their calendars just like you check their agendas. They may stop updating their calendar, but get them back on track. You can remind them to open up the planner and use it for it's purpose. I know, it does get a bit tiring. But, the day will come when your child will no longer need reminders. And, that is the day we all look forward to as parents.

Hurry up and wait

2009-01-28T18:43:00.000-08:00

Children seem to be in a rush to finish a test..like they really have somewhere to go. Don't they have to wait for everyone to complete the test anyway. So, while they are waiting, why not go back over and check the work they have completed.

Unlike other subjects, in Math, one incorrect calculation on a problem will cause you to miss the entire problem. Sorry, there is no partial credit. So, attention to detail is an important trait that must be aquired and used in the subject of Math. If this is achieved in the early academic years, then it will not be so difficult when the child enters high school.

Yes, the goal that is to be achieved in math is speed and accuracy. If you can get ALL the answers correct and are swift about doing it, then sure why not be a speed demon. But, if the child is missing problems that he/she obviously should have gotten correct then you first should investigate why the problems were missed.

There are four main reasons to answer a problem incorrectly: don't know the meaning of a term used in the question, don't understand the diagrams used in the illustration, don't know how to solve the problem, or made a trivial mistake. If it is due to the latter then it's time to put into affect Operation Sloooooooooowdown. This is where you implement tactics that will cause the child not to want to rush anymore.

For the most part telling a child that they need to go back and check their work does not change the situation. Don't they still rush through the test? They hear you, but don't quite get it. So, I have found that showing them the error of their ways and telling them is much more successful. Once they see their mistakes over and over again, they can't deny that there is a problem. Kids do not like to be proven wrong.

Here are just a few suggestions. I'd be happy to hear what tactics you use.

Correct all missed problems on the test, hw, and class assignments. This means redoing problems and identifying where the mistake was made. Have them tell you where they went wrong. This type of troubleshooting is beneficial in that when the same type of question arises (and believe me...they will see it again) they will recognize how to obtain the answer.

For every answer they miss due to trivial mistakes take away 5 minutes (or whatever you see fit) rom the tv, computer, cell phone, etc. Stick to arrangement until you see improvement. Children need to know that you are serious and consistent.

Be firm and not their friend. That may mean temporarily taking away football, dance, computer, sleepovers, etc. to help them understand that their education is the number one priority.
Lastly, be encouraging and show enthusiam when your child exhibits improvement. Acknowledging their efforts and boosting their ego goes a long way. They need to hear positive reinforcement to know that you are happy with their improvement.

Raise the bar and set high expectations. You know your child can do the work...they have told you this and the teachers have told you this. But, their actions prove differently because of carelessness. Don't give up if you don't see positive results immediately. Each child will respond differently. Your child is depending on you to "punk out". Well, prove them wrong. The most important thing is to be consistent and reinforce the good that they are doing.

Who is the Brain Coach

2008-11-24T14:35:00.000-08:00

The brain coach has officially entered the building! Mothering, motivating, and math is what I do. I am very vocal (in a diplomatic type of way). I guess that's why my husband suggested that I start blogging. "Get that thought out of your head and put it on paper", he said. You suppose someone else may be interested in what I have to say. The topics I talk about are centered around kids, family, parenthood, math, education, and life in general. But, of course, that is my life. Don't get offended by what I say or even by what I do because we can certainly agree to disagree. That's what makes our country so beautiful.

I have had a lot of experiences and don't take life for granted. I've been in the military, traveled the world, and worked in a corporate environment. But, now I have three children, travel back and forth taking them to activities, and am self-employed. I tutor elementary and middle school students in math. But, I see myself more as a life coach to my students. What a turnaround. But don't all things happen for a reason in certain seasons of your life. I certainly believe so.

I am here to enlight you, excite you and entertain you. And in the midst of that cause you to ponder about your life. I love to laugh because laughter is good for the soul. So, if you like what you hear or are even are a small bit engaged with my thoughts, I would love to hear from you.