Archive for January, 2007
Electricity
Saturday, January 20th, 2007YIPPEE!!! After almost exactly a week of going out, our power is back on! And I was just getting used to having to switch off things on a generator.
College education
Thursday, January 18th, 2007Others in my online homeschooling circles are writing about these three articles:
Intelligence in the Classroom
What’s Wrong with Vocational School
Aztecs vs. Greeks
All three of my sons who are in college have come face-to-face with the idea that they are just not as smart as some others with whom they go to school. They’ve been [...]
Ice storm
Saturday, January 13th, 2007Here are the results of part 1 of a three part ice storm expected this weekend.
Discipline
Friday, January 12th, 2007It makes me sad to hear moms now citing the experts of today about child-training advice. One goal that seems to be lacking or denigrated is teaching our children self-discipline. Although it seems contradictory or paradoxical, children learn to be self-disciplined by being disciplined and controlled by their parents when young. Children learn that they [...]
Grammar
Thursday, January 11th, 2007I’ve thought about writing up some grammar tips for common mistakes, but Grammar Girl is already doing a great job.
Family Photo
Tuesday, January 9th, 2007Back: Nate, Jed, Ben, Sam, Steve
Middle: Amy, Patti
Front: Grace, Grandpa (Bob Lee), Abbie