Dr. Leaf

The Desert

August 23rd, 2010

More often than not, when one considers the word ‘desert’, our mind conjures up images of a cactus swaying in a hazy film of heat, or an African tribesperson flinging a coke bottle back at his Almighty (curtsey of The Gods Must Be Crazy). Or, for those as blond as I myself am ever so [...]

Back to School

August 1st, 2010

Those three little words, so simple yet potent, sadly for many conjuring up an image of Hansel and Gretel being led into the witches den, with no happy clue as to what might befall the unfortunate children once within. And, whether you are the mother who has to sacrifice valuable Saks Fifth Avenue time looking [...]

Welcome to our new site!

July 29th, 2010

Hi Everybody! New beginnings are always a blessing, like taking your first sip of coffee in the morning or stepping into a Jacuzzi after a hard day’s work. And I pray that our new website, brilliantly designed by CMG (Church Media Group), may bless you with a new beginning as well – a new day, [...]

“In the merry, merry month of May…”

May 30th, 2010

Born and bred on former British territory, going to England is like a trip home – a home made that much warmer by God’s wonderful family. It was truly a blessing to be able to teach at Brighton’s City Coast Church, and to meet so many gifted, talented people working for the Lord! And, speaking [...]

Pink Impact: Permission Granted.

April 30th, 2010

We’ve all heard of James Bond, whether you have read the books or (like me) watched all the movies, it seems one cannot help but love the chic, suave, charming agent whose numbers equal the sum total of 007. However, notwithstanding the glitz and glam of Hollywood and Ian Fleming’s fictional male protagonist, there are [...]

Where Has March Gone?

March 31st, 2010

Wow, where has March gone? This year seems to be in quite a hurry, but then again, life is a quite the hurry for most of us! However, despite time’s tendency to run off like a chicken without a head, it has left a great many blessings in its path; this truly has been the [...]

The Joys of a Modern-Day Traveler

February 28th, 2010

I have a little confession to make. Airplanes, airlines and airports are more often than not my ‘Legion demons’;  several million of these toxic imps follow me about (with their good friend Murphy and his infamous law ever-present to take the reigns) as I rush from terminal to terminal, hopping off one plane as I [...]

Seminar at Advantage Academy

January 30th, 2010

Hi Everyone, We started the year with the first teacher training seminar of the new year on January 16th. We had a great turn out with 14 different schools represented from 3 different states as well as two superintendents in attendance. This seminar was held at Advantage Academy’s new training facility in North Duncanville and [...]

Investing in Teachers

January 13th, 2010

Hello Everyone! Last week I was privileged to speak to over 150 teachers and staff who are part of Advantage Academy at their training center in North Duncanville. This was a particularly fun day for me. I have been working with these teachers since June this past year to implement the Switch On Your Brain [...]

Happy New Year!

January 1st, 2010

Happy New Year! Here’s to the end of 2009, and to the beginning of a wonderful, toxic free 2010! Popping non-alcoholic bottles of sparkling wine  (we don’t want to kill brain cells, now do we?) whilst the Beatles sing “here comes the sun,” I am reminded of God’s amazing gift of new beginnings, especially the [...]