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Link to a story at end of post.
If you have ever been fired from a job you will want to read this. I know how it feels, but this story isn't necessarily about me. However, it comes so close that I just had to post it. I have been so lucky when it comes to jobs. Believe it or not, one time I was let go by a company because I gave blood to the bloodmobile parked out in the parking lot. I was in a training program and for some reason, it showed that I had other interests other than my class, even though I was on my own time when it happened. When I was let go from that training program, the executive of a large Chicago company snatched me up, it happened so fast, it made my head swim. His company installed me as Plant Manager of one of their newest divisions.
Another time, I filled in as a substitute for someone who was out sick, I ended up with the company in a much better position at about twenty percent more pay than the job I substituted for. I have always been amazed that no matter how hard i try not to have a job, there is always one waiting. If anyone would ask me; I would have to say my work-life has been preordained. You might call it lucky, but somehow, someway there is always a Saint looking out for me.
I have been writing for over thirty years with a total of 25 books and more than two-hundred published articles. If anyone had asked me fifty years ago to write a five hundred page paper, I wouldn't have even considered it. Now, with the computer, spell check, grammar check and access to all sorts of publishing tools, I go after it with a smile on my face.
Dr Robert E McGinnis found with almost every search engine in the world. Do a search, you will see. http://bizcovering.com/management/fired/
Friday, January 14, 2011
Is home schooling for your child?
Is Home Schooling for Your Child?
by Dr Robert E McGinnis in Education, January 14, 2011
Each family has to decide how they want their child to be educated and what kind of material they want brought into the lives of the little ones they love.
The director of the Kumon Learning Center.
In order to have a successful home school experience, all members of the program must be on board and willing to take a part in the program. I think it appropriate to suggest that home school is not for everyone and that includes the student, parent and overseer. I will explain my own situation and conditions which might serve to enlighten anyone heading in the home school direction.
First, I must admit I am a teaching professional who has retired, but I began my home school program for a bright young lady at age two when it was apparent that she was ready to learn to read. (And read she did) My wife and I read to her, allowed her access to educational program on the computer and instructed her that all toys which could be deemed educational would be purchased without question, if reasonably priced and worthy. During her K through high school-home school program she must have purchased over $5,000 worth of computer programs alone. I can remember one very well, which was, The Oregon Trail and was one of her favorites. The reason it is difficult to remember, she is now 24 years old, married and a college graduate, with a perfect GPA.
Read more in Education
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Our reading room. The wall to the left is ceiling to floor and wall to wall with books.
My interest in writing and her desire to read went hand in hand. She is now the editor of all my books and I tell you that at the outset to let you know that I am getting a return from my investment.
How did we do it? Every state has a separate system and a different way of treating the home school situation. To home school is a right which should never be denied without good reason and those should be few. The first thing a person must do is check with the local board of education and follow the guidelines established for that county either by the state or local school board whichever is responsible in your area. The student or students must be registered with the school board as being home schooled and that board will provide the home schooling parent with the guidelines and requirements.
Read more: http://socyberty.com/education/is-home-schooling-for-your-child/#ixzz1B1obes2D
by Dr Robert E McGinnis in Education, January 14, 2011
Each family has to decide how they want their child to be educated and what kind of material they want brought into the lives of the little ones they love.
The director of the Kumon Learning Center.
In order to have a successful home school experience, all members of the program must be on board and willing to take a part in the program. I think it appropriate to suggest that home school is not for everyone and that includes the student, parent and overseer. I will explain my own situation and conditions which might serve to enlighten anyone heading in the home school direction.
First, I must admit I am a teaching professional who has retired, but I began my home school program for a bright young lady at age two when it was apparent that she was ready to learn to read. (And read she did) My wife and I read to her, allowed her access to educational program on the computer and instructed her that all toys which could be deemed educational would be purchased without question, if reasonably priced and worthy. During her K through high school-home school program she must have purchased over $5,000 worth of computer programs alone. I can remember one very well, which was, The Oregon Trail and was one of her favorites. The reason it is difficult to remember, she is now 24 years old, married and a college graduate, with a perfect GPA.
Read more in Education
« Brick and Mortar Schools vs.. Virtual Schools
Our reading room. The wall to the left is ceiling to floor and wall to wall with books.
My interest in writing and her desire to read went hand in hand. She is now the editor of all my books and I tell you that at the outset to let you know that I am getting a return from my investment.
How did we do it? Every state has a separate system and a different way of treating the home school situation. To home school is a right which should never be denied without good reason and those should be few. The first thing a person must do is check with the local board of education and follow the guidelines established for that county either by the state or local school board whichever is responsible in your area. The student or students must be registered with the school board as being home schooled and that board will provide the home schooling parent with the guidelines and requirements.
Read more: http://socyberty.com/education/is-home-schooling-for-your-child/#ixzz1B1obes2D
Friday, November 26, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Publish and print your books.
There are many ways for new authors to get into the business of selling books once the book has been written. In today's writing world, it is possible to create, design, edit, produce and sell a book without going with a publisher, or even a POD (print on demand) company. I do use the POD help of Creatspace and I have found them to be reliable and helpful, but let me tell you of an additional resource.
Once you have done all the things necessary to produce a good book, you can find your own printer who might have an excellent press but sitting in a basement or garage where you can get your printing done as you need it. My printer likes to print two-hundred books at a time and I think that is reasonable. The price is in line with the POD publishing company, but I like the control this gives me.
I have found that there are authors who are not interested in or have an expectation of getting rich quick. They are the authors who give something of themselves that they want to leave their family and others, something that they have created and want to share with the present and future. I am one of those.
It is my intention to write books to inspire, develop and challenge readers for a long time to come and here are my books and what I have to offer. This is not a complete list by any means, the list grows year by year.
In Search Of Paradise (The picture at the bottom of the page. Cover design by me with a picture of my home.
The Paradise Series (found at Amazon.com)
A Beckoning From Paradise
Secrets Of Paradise
Paradise Is Where You Find It
Paradise Grows
Raised In Paradise
The Little Eagle Series (Amazon.com)
Indian Summer
Christmas With Little Eagle
Little Eagle Saves A Spy
The Golden Cross
White Panther's Legacy
The White Panther Series (Amazon.com)
O'Bannon Castle
Upholding Family Traditions
A Spy Saves Little Eagle
White Bird Returns
(one more not titled yet)
Another cover at the top of the page, with a picture of my home looking across the lake at the O'Bannon Castle picture taken by my bother and his wife during a visit to Ireland.
Good luck and happy reading, I will be adding to this post from time to time, and you may comment and add your own contribution here too.
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