In whatever language, expressing our thanks is but one of many polite-isms we hopefully use with great frequency. There is a difference between the heartfelt, look you in the eye kind of thank you and the one the teacher does their best to extrapolate from their student. And isn’t it a great feeling when you hear your kiddie, […]
“A” as red, “B” as orange, and “C” as…
… yellow. This is how people with synesthesia see these letters. A recent Globe and Mail article by Wency Leung describes how about 5% of the population has this genetic condition. People with synesthesia (synesthetes) see sounds and experience colour when reading printed letters and numbers. Some people hear colors, feel sounds and taste shapes. A page […]
Write your “heart” out this Valentine’s Day…..
Valentine’s Day makes writing a note or card easy. The occasion presents itself. No thinking required. Most homes have a red pen or crayon….or lipstick! Dollar stores have some great deals on those wee little cards. And you are off to the races. For a great activity that encourages kids to write while crafting check out my […]
Just start writing….
These are the words that I say to myself as I sit down at my computer as I contemplate what my first post should be about. But, these words “Just start writing” really capture a main purpose to this blog. My hope is that this blog will be a catalyst, an inspiration, a motivating factor in […]