October 26, 2008

MY WIFE…

Hello, I wanted to say real quickly that my wife will have put up with me for 5 years on November 1st.  I love you Bernadette!

One of the things I love most about my wife is that she let’s me CHASE my dreams to build BLUETALK into one of the TOP organizations in the WORLD.  Plus, she gave me three beautiful children.

Thanks Honey!

October 23, 2008

ARTICLE WORTH READING

My friend sent me this ARTICLE yesterday to read.  Is there a major concern about the future of our educational system?  Will citizens of this great country stand up and demand better?  If you have a moment, read this ARTICLE.  You may not live in this area but if you did some research, your community may be struggling as well.

Here is a equation left concerning this article: Parents + Properly Prepared schools = quality education

CHECK OUT OUR CAMPAIGN.

October 22, 2008

Brightstorm

MORE INFO ABOUT BRIGHTSTORM:

Brightstorm is an online learning network for teens, teachers and parents. We founded the company with the belief that great learning starts with great teaching and wanted to give every student the opportunity to learn from the world’s best teachers. We’ve assembled recognized teachers from around the country to develop video-based classes, offered in short, personalized formats that map to the way teens consume digital content. Each of our courses cover the core topics commonly taught in high school subjects across the United States and are designed to help high school students in classes where they need additional help in order reach their full potential and do better in school. Our courses complement in-school learning – helping teens fill in gaps and cement their knowledge to improve grades.

For students, they’re given the choice of teachers and the opportunity to learn from some of the best teachers. With an on-demand format, students can go at their own pace, choose their own order, and easily jump to any section in the video to parallel their own class to tailor to their own learning needs. Each course includes interactive quizzes, facts as well as bonus materials like practice problems and study guides that they use with the videos to gain a deeper understanding of the subject.

Brightstorm gives great classroom teachers a new channel that enables them to reach and inspire millions of teens with their unique personalities, expertise and lesson plans. The net result is a powerful network where teens learn more, expert teachers are able to reach more students, and parents can play a more active role in building their kids’ confidence in school.

VISIT BRIGHTSTORM HERE PLEASE.

October 21, 2008

Campaign

I want you to click HERE to learn more about the Get Involved Campaign.  It is a simple campaign encouraging parents to “get” or “stay” involved in their child’s or children’s educational experience.

Thanks for visiting BLUETALK.  I want to grow in my making a difference in the WORLD.

October 20, 2008

DISPLAY TEAMWORK

My wife and I were outdoors last Thursday.  We had our two youngest children with us.  While trying to relax and enjoy the great weather, we noticed our parking area needed a little work.  It had collected a bunch of dirt due to our garage area being at the bottom of a hill.  After deciding we need some type of drainage to prevent this from occurring, my wife took a rake to break-up the dirt and I reached for a shovel so I could put the dirt into a barrel. 

Eventually, my children begin to participate in this teamwork my wife and I were displaying.  I begin to think of the great lesson my children were learning at young age.  Teamwork is experience important in a marriage and life.

Are you displaying teamwork in your home, at work, at church, etc?

October 15, 2008

Quote Worth Sharing!

My friend sent me an email today.  He and I were discussing “leaving nothing” which was stirred by this post.  My friend sent this line via our discussion “success comes when your level of performance meets that of your dreams” and I had to share it.   Ponder it for a bit.

October 14, 2008

Volunteer Question

The question for the day is – have you volunteered lately?  If not, I want to encourage you to do so.  With the enconomy being in the shape it is, non-profits are in need of some volunteers. 

You can volunteer on so many different levels.  Consider your favorite charity and call down to the local office and sign-up.  They would love to have you.

October 13, 2008

Heart & Soul Couples Getaway

Don’t miss this Heart & Soul Couples Getaway! It will be held on October 17th & 18th. For more information, visit HERE. O yea, this is a FREE event! Please REGISTER today. Did I say this is a FREE event! This event is being put on by Oklahoma Marriage Initiative.

October 10, 2008

Everyone Wants TO sit oN Oprah’s Couch

i wish i could go on oprah and discuss the vision of bluetalk.  with this thought, i wanted to share this ARTICLE with you about this very point.  the – “i want to be oprah” desire. 

here is a question i asked myself.  would i be prepared for the results of being on OPRAH?  are you prepared for exposure? 

CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE.

October 9, 2008

Organization: Soles 4 Souls

Check out this organization whenever you get a chance.  There doing some awesome things.  They have simple mission but are doing BIG things.  Soles 4 Souls mission is to impact as many lives as possible with the gift of shoes.  You can visit them at www.soles4souls.org.