What can one mom even do to make a difference? We moms need to know this. Here’s the next part of a short series about all the huge little things moms do. It’s not a contest, but let’s all tell about our memories of those little things that mean so much, that only moms knowContinue reading “What would your mother do? Share.”
Category Archives: Sayings
Brush Your Teeth With Chocolate!
Okay, I know this is not dentist-approved, but let’s think about it a while. Has anyone out there ever tested it? Thought not. Well, I have. If I’ve just eaten, or if my mouth is less than satisfactory to me in any way, I love using chocolate for an emergency remedy. My teeth will feel cleaner,Continue reading “Brush Your Teeth With Chocolate!”
Do NOT Try Homeschool – Part 3
Okay, how about a look at what success in home schooling really IS? The first axiom is: The commitment is to your child, in obedience to the Lord. Forget excuses about having tried; it is about your child and God. It is a sober-minded decision to do the right thing with the children He hasContinue reading “Do NOT Try Homeschool – Part 3”
Do NOT Try Homeschooling. Part 2
If “trying” really means aiming at success, then, how to succeed really is the question. Let’s consider some of the sayings that belong to real success in home schooling. You may be surprised. First, we do not want to do what some moms do, which is merely to take a stab at it. For these moms,Continue reading “Do NOT Try Homeschooling. Part 2”
Do NOT Try Homeschooling.
I often get asked about the one piece of advice I would give to all home schoolers. Probably folks want some type of motto that fits all situations and clears the air about many problems. I have thought and thought about this, and—for now, anyway—I think the best I can do is to say: “DOContinue reading “Do NOT Try Homeschooling.”
I Like All Words
Words are wonderful. We need them to get the huge things in our minds out onto small things like paper. I like paper, too, and pencils and other small things that capture huge things. Yes, I like all words. Even words that tell of bad things, like “tornado“ —what an amazing word that is, rollingContinue reading “I Like All Words”
What a Rush!
3/14/14 – Reposting this to honor the man. This is not about speed. It’s about that rush I get when I teach. Sometimes I say my bones are aching and it helps if I teach. Ever feel that way? I think it’s maybe being part of the Creation process. When I see the lightbulb comingContinue reading “What a Rush!”
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