Amanda Gene Harris, author and owner of Harris' InkWell

Redeeming my failure to ride escalators (independent living skills series 24)

I really wanted to go to class because I wanted to see my teacher before she left to go on vacation. I got to school before my other classmates. Before we got our assignments for the day we had a class meeting. The meeting was to remind us to take the bus to school wheneverContinue reading “Redeeming my failure to ride escalators (independent living skills series 24)”

Failing at my Escalator review (Independent living skills series 23)

I woke up feeling sick and nervous because I felt like I have a lot on my plate. I quickly got dressed and was ready to go. However, I had to wait for the van; and it felt like it was never going to show up, but it did. The part-time Orientation and Mobility teacherContinue reading “Failing at my Escalator review (Independent living skills series 23)”

Halloween This Or That Tag Questions

1. Chocolate candy or fruity? I love chocolate candy. My favorite is a KitKat bar. Witches of Vampires? I love the idea of witches; one of my earliest memories is being dressed up as a witch. 3. Trick or Treat? I love treats especially chocolate. 4. Halloween Party or Scary Movie? I love Halloween partiesContinue reading “Halloween This Or That Tag Questions”

The Sunshine Blogger Award Nomination-II

Even though I was nominated for The Sunshine Blogger Award before I was also nominated by fellow blogger Nancy Mulligan. Be sure to check out her blog. She is a great writer. Here are the rules for this award: Thank the blogger who nominated you in your blog post and link back to her/his blog.Continue reading “The Sunshine Blogger Award Nomination-II”

Heavy Traffic, Elevators and a Target Run (independent living skills series 22)

I woke up feeling sick, and it took a lot of effort to get going. Thank goodness for Cheerios and coffee. I got to school early; and the taxi ride was uneventful. During class announcements, I found out that we would be getting a new teacher for our daily living skills classes. i.e. cooking, managingContinue reading “Heavy Traffic, Elevators and a Target Run (independent living skills series 22)”

National Dyslexia Month…What It Means to Me

“Hey Alexa, spell the word Dyslexia,” I requested my Amazon Echo Alexa. “Sorry, I don’t know that one,” Alexa response. Once again, I request the spelling. D-Y-S-l-E-X-I-A… Dyslexia was the diagnosis I received when I was in the second grade. Back then my mother and teachers could not figure out why I was struggling toContinue reading “National Dyslexia Month…What It Means to Me”

Mid-term reflection: pondering thoughts (independent living skills series 21)

Since it is October and I only have four more months until my scheduled graduation I decided to write a mid-term reflection. I like my classmates and staff at school. I feel like the school lacks organization when it comes to getting students organized for their assigned lessons. I wish the teachers would provide classContinue reading “Mid-term reflection: pondering thoughts (independent living skills series 21)”