Through this forum I have written about creativity, self-improvement, and my learning disabilities. I finally completed a three-year project to help others with learning challenges achieve lasting legacies. It turns out that people with learning challenges such as ADHD and dyslexia (or who otherwise feel “glitchy”) have more creative potential than others. A lot of helpfulContinue reading “Learning Disabilities, Creativity, and Legacy”
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Am I still a tourist ?
Visiting 50 countries is on my bucket list. I’m still at 35. Three more are planned for next Spring. This picture shows the countries I’ve visited: Some I’ve visited for hours, some for days, and some for years. How do I define a visit? If I sprint through Heathrow airport during a connection toContinue reading “Am I still a tourist ?”
I’m Not That Famous
I built new shutters for my house last year. My old ones were vinyl shutters with fake louvres, purchased from a hardware store. (“Vinyl” sounds better than “plastic.”) I bought lumber and built new ones. I painted them black. The new shutters attach two boards, and feature a diamond shape in the middle. Very cute, you mustContinue reading “I’m Not That Famous”
Stay Off Santa’s Naughty List
In my country, people practice a pretend belief in Santa Claus. This mythical person delivers gifts to well-behaved children. Naughty children, in theory, receive nothing. The definition of good vs. bad is fuzzy. It is subjectively determined by parents in each household. In practice, however, poor children receive less, regardless of behavior. BounteousContinue reading “Stay Off Santa’s Naughty List”
Blogging takes me more time
When I was 12 years old, I had been taking piano lessons for six years. I was still playing at an early intermediate level. My parents, finally wearied of nagging me to practice each day. They allowed me to quit. “He must have other strengths,” they said. Why did I make no progress? Many yearsContinue reading “Blogging takes me more time”
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