Tamara Wright

Tamara Wright was featured in a (Jan. 21, 2016) article by Hanna Knowles in Southern Miss Now, which is online news for the University of Southern Mississippi.

Wright had won the Dr. Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program.

Wright is currently a senior in their therapeutic recreation program. The article points out that she plans to pursue her graduate degree in Recreational Therapy and a Doctorate in Leisure Behavior.

Way to go Tamara Wright!

Read the full article here:

http://news.usm.edu/article/wright-selected-southern-miss-mcnair-scholars-program

Christmastime

Vacation and time off is impoRTant for a person’s overall health and wellness and productivity. Of course, we, Rec therapists already know this.

I was lucky to have a much needed week off vacation for Christmas. (I often take my week off at Christmas opposed to the summer).  

I returned to work on Sun. Dec. 27th, which I am also very glad to be back at work. I'm very lucky (like my fellow CTRS) who have a job they love to do! 

During my week off: I went to little ol’ Beckley, West Virginia and spent time with my parents, watched Star Wars (twice) with two different people, ate cookies (my favorite food) , drank coffee every a.m. with dad, and had a wonderful Christmas eve and Christmas.

One of my favorite parts was taking a trip to look at lights around Beckley.

 I also did a lot of work on updating my web-site/ business during my time off. That is one of my personal hobbies.

My pages are not where I want them to be yet, but it is a great start. Check them out: http://www.dannypettry.com

People are awesome video!

I found a real neat video of people doing amazing things on facebook.
I thought it was interesting.
I imagine it took many hears of work and practice to gain those skills.
I was a former skateboarder. I know how much it takes to "get good."
What is a leisure activity that you want to "get good at?"
What about a work duty or task that you want to get good at?


Check this out:

Here's the best People Are Awesome clips we've featured this month!Thanks to everyone who sent us videos and to Palma Violets for the brilliant soundtrack.
Posted by People Are Awesome on Thursday, November 26, 2015