Yeah, I got "generalized math anxiety disorder" ;>).  It ain't genetic,
because my oldest and middle kids are great at math, as is my dad and
brother.  I'm the only real math retard in the family.  Well, there's Laura
(has to have a calculator to use a vending machine), but she has other
redeeming qualities (can cook ANYTHING except green beans), so that's cool.

I know what you mean about the "herefor" room, Ken.  Sometimes I find myself
staring into the opened 'fridge until my nosehairs freeze, clueless as to
what I'm looking for (car keys, usually).  Laura and I are having a condo
built.  The first thing I'm going to install are placards on each wall--maps
of the place with a little red dot and "You Are Here" underneath.
Getting old is a drag, but it beats the alternative, eh?

-K.

-----Original Message-----
From: Barber, Kenneth L. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 9:04 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: ableism


my son is having trouble getting geometry up to a "b" everything else are
"a",s and a "b". if i remember correctly i could barly make geometry too.
how do i remember years ago when i have trouble with yesterday.
i have named all the rooms of my  house the herefore room. i get into a room
and say "what am i here for".

-----Original Message-----
From: Cleveland, Kyle E. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 8:50 AM
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Subject: Re: ableism


"Descarte's Error"?????  Dammit, no wonder I could never get algebra and
geometry!  The SOB was wrong out of the gate <g>.

-----Original Message-----
From: Bobby G. Greer, Ph. D. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2001 12:31 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: ableism

<snip>
For a better explanation, read Damasio's "Descarte's Error".


Bobby