Archive for June, 2007
Asking myself some tough questions
I have been thinking on this quite often lately: what does it mean to be content? (that is a whole other post) Why am I not content? I have been thinking of [...]
Commitment to loveliness 6/25
What's not to like? I am definitely in need of some strategic loveliness around here. My five things for this week: paint the table in my living room to [...]
The beauty of a dream
I love this guy. And I love how just ordinary people all around us can be really extraordinary. It's a beautiful thing. I hope this boosts his confidence. [...]
The power of friendship
There are times that I feel like somewhat of a sideshow act. Not only do we home educate, but we use the BPA. Oh, and we plan our own lessons. And we aren't [...]
Never, ever never again
...will I take an iron pill on an empty stomach. Who takes that stuff?? There's GOT to be a better way than this. All night, all day, so much nausea, etc. [...]
When He cometh
And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. [...]
Everything to me
See the video Everything to Me My future and my history My freedom and my liberty My strength my joy My life, my peace Oh Lord You're everything to me My [...]
Why all the American history?
In the younger grades I emphasize American His Story for several reasons: We strive the think governmentally. Even young children can understand the [...]
Summer reading challenge
I'm extending a challenge for the summer. I don't know about you, but I find myself reading only things r/t home education. I would like to read for my own [...]
teaching writers
I am reading this terrific book about children and writing. I literally stumbled across it at a used bookstore and instantly fell in love. One thing jumped [...]
