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Intermediate or Graduated Drivers Licenses for New Drivers

In 1979 the year I got my drivers license car accidents caused 45.6 % of the deaths for people in the age group 15 to 24. In 1996 the death rate for people in the same age group dropped to 29.2%. Injury is the leading cause of death for children, with auto accidents being one of the major reasons causing the injury. While it’s true the children are not always driving the cars that cause these injuries. When it is a young driver the damage are often catastrophic. If not for the young driver but other people involved. Driving is … Continue reading →

Apple Camp – Free Summer Workshops for Kids

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Yes, that’s right. FREE. Apple is offering summer workshops for kids at their Apple stores. They’re intended for children 8-12, but open to older children, too. Children can choose from a Podcast Workshop, iWeb & iPhoto Workshop, Music Workshop, or a Movie Workshop. We’re PC users, but the process for Movies is similar. So we’ll be driving the 100 minutes to our closest Apple store in the beginning of July for a course on how to make online movies. Of course, they already fool around with Windows Movie Maker, but I know the Macs have a lot more features for … Continue reading →

Is Winter Here Already?

The region I live in is known for its mild climate, although we do have bouts of severe weather throughout the year. You may remember my accounts of wicked weather early in the fall, but now it looks like winter has arrived… suddenly! It’s been in the high 60’s and low 70’s all week, even last night. I was driving home around midnight after taking my husband to work, and the time and temp readings at the local banks were all hovering in the mid sixties. This morning at around 6:00, it was in the fifties but it has steadily … Continue reading →

To All Parents With Teen Drivers

I was a late bloomer. Not only did I have a child late in life, I didn’t learn to drive until I was in my late twenties. I was never one of those teens who wanted to learn to drive. I took driver’s education in high school because it was required. I passed the actual driving part by the skin of my teeth. It would be years before I actually got behind the wheel of a car again. But most teens today seem to get the ache to drive as soon as they hit puberty. When teens get their learner’s … Continue reading →