I got an F in English, but I’ve also written books. I know my dyslexia played a huge roll in me getting an F. But my dyslexic thinking also played a huge roll in me being able to write my books (having a vivid / silly imagination, easily seeing connections, the ability to bounce ideas around in bizarre ways in my mind). But when you’ve always done this its hard to see this as a unique talent.
Micro-blogging
Made By Dyslexia hash tags
This is from Made by Dyslexia and the hashtags are brilliant! Add a line to your email signature: I’m #MadeByDyslexia I’m #MadeByDyslexia – expect creative thinking & creative spelling. I’m #MadeByDyslexia – expect big thinking & small typos. I’m #MadeByDyslexia – expect curious ideas & curious spelling.
Yes – I can say no.
How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals? Yes I can say no, because I’ve learnt to say no, bitter experience has been my teacher. I’m happy to say yes to the time limited, the specific, the clearly defined. I used to believe saying no, or placing limits, was … Continue reading Yes – I can say no.
Poems and Music
The greatest song lyrics are poems. The lyrics tell stories. The music and words transport you to another realm, to another place, another state of mind. Words and music are a magical combination.