Monthly Archives: July 2007

Can I Do Random?

Mandi tagged me awhile ago, but I’m just getting around to answering it. 1. All right, here are the rules. Part of the reason I hesitated to do this is because of the rules. If I can’t do something right … Continue reading

Posted in Journal | 6 Comments

Truth is Relaxed

While scanning websites my comfortable-being-at-home self has been assaulted by some rather harsh protests. I have stumbled upon revolts from every side of the proverbial fence. Liberals scream. Conservatives rant. Atheists scoff. Christians boycott. Why all the pandemonium? It seems … Continue reading

Posted in Philosophy | 4 Comments

What’s Wrong with Multiple-Choice?

In The Madness of Multiple-Choice Andrew Pudewa discusses why multiple-choice questions do not encourage reasoning. He states, There is no room for different answers, unique responses, or independent views. The emphasis is always on what the child does not know, … Continue reading

Posted in Education, Homeschool | 8 Comments

Adventures in Idaho

We enjoyed the past two weeks with friends and relatives in Southern Idaho. The majestic beauty of the Sawtooth mountains haunts me. I want to go back. My son does too. He conquered a huge hill, caught his first fish, … Continue reading

Posted in Journal, Nature | 5 Comments

Making Memories

My children will not remember wearing worn jeans, walking on dirty floors, or stumbling over mounds of laundry. They will remember reading on the couch, playing hide and seek, and watching the toad hop away. They will remember how much … Continue reading

Posted in Homemaking | 6 Comments

Home

Yesterday I received a link to this video. My husband sent it to me. He is visiting his family and I’m so glad that he wants to come home. Doesn’t everyone long for a place to experience unconditional love? No … Continue reading

Posted in Homemaking | 3 Comments

Do I Have to Share?

Summer break has afforded me some time to work on this website. I stubbornly persisted until I figured out how to add things to my sidebar. Now, I found a plugin for a “Share this” link at the bottom of … Continue reading

Posted in Renewal | 2 Comments