Amanda Gene Harris, author and owner of Harris' InkWell

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)”

Blogger Recognition Award

I have some exciting news to share! I have been nominated by my friend and fellow blogger, Carol, who runs the blog, The Invisible Vision Project, for The Blogger Recognition Award. Here are the rules that have to be followed for this award: Thank the blogger that nominated you. Write a blog post to showContinue reading “Blogger Recognition Award”

An Interview with Jordan Mahony (Guest Blog Post #4)

Hi Everyone, I got the pleasure of interviewing my friend, Jordan. He has his own YouTube channel and website. Many thanks to Jordan for allowing me to interview him and for allowing him to interview me in return. Do not forget to check out his channel and website. :) What is your name? Jordan Mahony.Continue reading “An Interview with Jordan Mahony (Guest Blog Post #4)”

National Cerebral Palsy Day (2018)

October 6 is this year’s National Cerebral Palsy Day. I was born premature weighing just 1 pound 5 ounces and was only 12 inches long. Part of the effect of my early birth is that I have mild Cerebral Palsy. According to National Institute of Neurological Disorders and stroke, (Cerebral Palsy) “Refers to a groupContinue reading “National Cerebral Palsy Day (2018)”

Heavy Traffic, Escalators, Elevators and a blindfold walk (independent living skills series 20)

I woke up feeling anxious not because of the van or because of my lesson, but because a friend of mine was having a medical procedure. I quickly got dressed and had breakfast. I was picked up on time and was early for class. I was able to talk to one of the staff membersContinue reading “Heavy Traffic, Escalators, Elevators and a blindfold walk (independent living skills series 20)”

Learning about Non-24 and Getting Some Stress Relief (independent living skills series 19)

It’s Tuesday, which means another lesson. It took all my strength to get out of bed and to get going. I felt so tired from my medicine from the dentist too. I had my normal wait time and got to class way before our official start time. Instructors and classmates a like were late dueContinue reading “Learning about Non-24 and Getting Some Stress Relief (independent living skills series 19)”