on the homeschooling front…

Quite some time ago, I knew I wanted to teach my children.  I had no idea if we would homeschool or send them to public or private schools…I just knew I would teach them. We want to play a serious role in our children’s education, or more accurately, their...

my kind of friend

My kind of friend knows what I need without my saying. She loves hard, and walks in my shoes within the walls of her mind.  She does this to love me more, and understand me better. My kind of friend makes a mean Asian Sesame noodle concoction that will knock your...

25 Things

1.  I’m thinking of buying a Keurig. 2.  Is it worth it?  Or just a fancier way to have a cup of coffee? 3.  I ran out of coffee this morning. 4.  Hot tea is just not the same. 5.  “The best part of waking up…” 6.  Is not a cup of decaf Earl...

our new norm

I knew our lives would change when we decided to homeschool this year. I had no idea how much I would enjoy the change. We’ve already had a tough day, and it’s only week one.  There are no illusions here; it won’t always be easy, but it’s not...