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Tidbits of wisdom

May 31st, 2004 · 1 Comment

Moms with years of homeschooling experience have been sharing some advice on a yahoogroup list I’ve joined. Here are three pieces (paraphrased, since I’m not allowed to quote directly) that I’m considering: Spend some time this summer educating yourself. The best thing we can give our children is ourselves. Committing to homeschooling one year at […]

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Aquatic creatures

May 29th, 2004 · Comments Off on Aquatic creatures

Thursday morning I was ready for the weekend to begin. Out of the shower, I put on my pale summer pants and my favorite tank top, bright turquoise blue like the Caribbean sea. I put on a pair of my favorite funky socks and my beloved abalone earrings. All set for sun and summer. Then […]

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Yet another reason to work and school at home

May 13th, 2004 · Comments Off on Yet another reason to work and school at home

No backpacks.

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Wall Street for Sesame Street

May 3rd, 2004 · Comments Off on Wall Street for Sesame Street

The other night as I was doing the dishes, I heard bits and pieces of Ted’s conversation with the kids. Usually the after-dinner dialogue is mellow, family members preparing for bedtime at the end of a busy day, maybe some silliness or quiet time. But as I turned off the water I heard Ted say […]

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A glimpse into another world or two…

March 29th, 2004 · 1 Comment

Sunday night we stepped outside to see the stars and planets. A bit late, perhaps to see what’s been on display for days, but at least it was a clear night and I remembered to go look. The girls and I stood out on the porch, bare feet on the cold concrete, staring up at […]

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