We finally put our tree and Christmas decorations away today. It was also the first day I went without a patch. I have been smoke free for nearly 2 full months now (the 6th).
I'm trying to give thought about the kid's schedule. That seems to be a big topic of mine. I am always trying to find a way to stream line it. I think it's more difficult since last year we only worked for 4 hours total. But this year we have so much more that we're doing, including a spelling program, handwriting, cursive, etc.
But not to make an entire post on that again (I think I've fussed about schedules many times before).... Last night I had an epiphany. I always focus so hard on one thing or another for a very short amount of time (like a month or so) then change interests. Like I love the idea of being a self-sufficient farmer....but I've tried some things and know what works for me and what doesn't. I have delved full time hard core into my writing, but I burn out too fast or shift my focus to another area.
In this I have found 2 things....the first is that I do not need to force myself into a group or classification....I love to homestead, but do not think I'd ever give up buying clothes, etc. I love my nail and hair done, but don't think I'd ever go crazy with the fashion stuff. I love making things from scratch but don't know if I'd ever go 100% to homemade.
Well, I am rambling, but the point, is I can be myself and don't have to fit 100% into any specific group or category.
The second thing is that I need to figure out how to use my ever shifting interest for my business. I would hate to start up my business soon and it end up being another thing I soon move away from. I am just wondering how God intends for me to use it. What good would a short but intense focus time be to a writer? I'm still thinking on that one.
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Hello. My name is Dan Hite and I'm an independent software developer. I was unable to find an email link in your profile. I hope it's OK that I'm contacting you through a public comment. I market a spelling program called SpellQuizzer (http://www.SpellQuizzer.com) which I originally developed for my own children to help them learn their weekly spelling lists. I was searching for blogs about homeschooling and spelling in the hopes of finding bloggers who might be interested in my software and found your Fearfully and Wonderfully Made blog. I'm looking for bloggers who write about spelling, homeschooling or education and who would consider evaluating SpellQuizzer.
SpellQuizzer is simple and narrowly focused: practicing specific spelling words. With SpellQuizzer you make custom spelling lists by making a sound recording of each word as it is added to the list. The software is then used by the child to practice their spelling. It corrects the child each time a word is misspelled with an amusing prompt showing them the correct spelling. When the child finishes the list it offers to re-quiz them on the words they missed. It really made a difference for my own kids as they worked to master their own "problem words". You can get a good idea of what SpellQuizzer is and how it works from my web site. There are video demonstrations at http://www.spellquizzer.com/SpellQuizzer-Demo.htm. The software is available as a free 30 day trial so anyone wishing to try the software at home for a month can do so for free.
As I said, I'm looking for bloggers who write about spelling, homeschooling or educational software and who would consider evaluating SpellQuizzer. I'd like to offer you a complementary license. No strings attached. You can write about SpellQuizzer or not as you prefer. And if you do choose to write a critical article I'll take the criticism and thank you for it. If you would like the free license please let me know. If you know any other bloggers who might be interested I'd be grateful if you let them know about SpellQuizzer or let me know about them so I could pass the same offer along to them. You can reach me at http://www.SpellQuizzer.com/Contact.htm.
Thanks,
Dan Hite
TedCo Software
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