I’m getting ready for the new school year. I’ve learned that organization and planning now pays off in the middle, especially with 5 students. We […]
Guest Blog: Vince’s “As I Read It” – The Underland Chronicles by Suzanne Collins
I have asked my 15 year-old son, Vincent, to write some book reviews. He is very well-read for his age, and can always be found […]
Guest Blog: Vince’s “As I Read It” – Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
I have asked my 15 year-old son, Vincent, to write some book reviews. He is very well-read for his age, and can always be found […]
The Curriculum I Use: A Review of Rod and Staff English
I use Rod and Staff’s English program to teach grammar and some writing. This curriculum uses a very traditional approach to grammar and writing. In […]
The Emperor’s Tight Clothes
We all know the story of the Emperor who gets a new set of clothes. In the story, nobody was brave enough to tell the […]
Losing Your Marbles, One Week At A Time
My husband has this jar of marbles in his office. About 15 years ago I put it together for him. Not only is it pretty […]
Now Go Make Some Mistakes!
I remember a lesson I learned when I was playing violin in the Oklahoma All-State Orchestra. I believe I was a senior in high school, […]
The Gift of Today
Today was a gift. A wonderful, glorious, marvelous gift. You see, this morning I started getting a migraine. (My migraines like to make a big […]
Enjoy Those Years!
I’ve become those elderly women who stop you in the supermarket when you have an infant and 2 toddlers with you and you’re just trying […]
How To Be On Time For Church (Even With Kids)
The things I share here especially apply if you have small children, but not ONLY in that case. It seems that as we (and I […]