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October 2007

80's Flashback

Looking over my iPhoto library tonight I happened upon some old scanned photos of me on Halloween some 20+ years ago. Since it's Halloween, I though I'd post them and see if they might evoke a chuckle or two.
If you're wondering, in the first photo my best friend and I are dressed as Shirley Temple [...]

The Costume Reveal!

I'm considered pretty stingy when it comes to buying costumes. I just can't bring myself to spend money on costumes that can't be worn again as regular clothes, so I always try to be as creative and frugal as possible. And even though we were unable to raid the "dress-up box" this year, we ended [...]

Whew! I'm glad today's nearly over!

I am exhausted! I feel like I've been on my feet all day—I haven't—but I sure feel like it.
After leaving home at 9:30 this morning, I began my whirlwind day which consisted of:

picking up lights for my Fall Festival booth from a friend's house
setting up the lights in my booth
stapling paper to the wall
setting up [...]

The Myth of Adolescence

Take a peek at this post from The Rebelution. Written by a Christian teen, this article explores how our modern culture has
"…invented ‘the teenager’, an unfortunate creature who had all the yearnings and capabilities of an adult, but none of the freedoms or responsibilities."
Alex and Brett Harris challenge Christian teens to "Do Hard Things," and [...]

Quote of the Day: C.S. Lewis

Just a reminder to step back, re-evaluate, and perhaps re-prioritize our goals for homeschooling.
"Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make man a more clever devil."
C.S. Lewis, The Abolition of Man

Jaden's Incentive Program: Day 2

The "incentive program" is progressing well, although Jaden wasn't home long enough today to reap his reward of Lego playtime.
Our day was a bit out of the ordinary as Jeff and I had to go into town to attend a meeting this evening (we're on the board of our county's homeschool association). So, the kids [...]

Quote of the Day: Abraham Lincoln

"Upon the subject of education, not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it, I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people can be engaged in. That every man may receive at least, a moderate education, and thereby be enabled to [...]

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