Parafin is a Toxin

Candles are lovely.  Occasionally they are worth the fire hazard. I have discovered, however, that some do not know that parafin smoke is a toxin.  Be sure that you have adequate ventilation! Even better, use beeswax candles, or some other variety that certifies low toxicity. Let’s have a green, clean, and very merry holiday season.

Calm Ebola Fears

I am hearing from a variety of sources that people are getting freaked out about ebola.  No amount of reassurance seems to help anymore, because people rightly distrust government and do not distrust their information source. You do know that journalism is going to give out topics that they think the public is interested in,…

Promised list of resources for children's learning problems in Austin now posted.

Here is the promised to post resources in Austin for children with special learning needs .   This is not necessarily an exhaustive list, just the ones I know about. Please be invited to post your favorites too.  I do think every director ought to have a list. Autism Spectrum Disorder Johnson Center The Johnson…