My Thoughts
Oh where oh where has the me I used to be gone?
Do you remember your 19 year old self? For some of you that may be a recent incarnation, but for me, it’s a half a lifetime ago. I’ve been thinking a lot the last year about 19 year old me. Maybe it’s approaching 40 in a year. I don’t think I’m that hung up on age, but who knows. Maybe it’s that this year was 20 years since my Dad died, so it’s been a half... [Read more]
Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes
It’s been a while, but I feel the need to write some just for me. And for you, if you’re reading. A lot has changed in the last couple of years. George, my dear husband, was laid off from Hewlett Packard in May of 2009. Thus, began a new journey. After much prayer and soul searching, we decided not to return to the ranks of other-employed and to enter the world of self-employed. We... [Read more]
How many votes do Texas legislators get?
This video of Texas legislators voting multiple times on bills ought to make citizens hopping mad. At election time we look at our lawmaker’s voting records, but how do we really know that they truly voted for the things that are on their record? Read More →
Texas History Field Trips– Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
August 29, 2007 from 10-3, the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin will be having their homeschool day. That means that general admission is free to homeschooling families, and there are discounted rates on the movies. We’re definitely going to try to make it over there sometime this year. Even though it’s not part of the official La Salle Odyssey exhibition, the first... [Read more]
Texas History Field Trips– Calhoun County Museum
The Calhoun County Museum is in Port Lavaca, Texas. The museum is open Tuesday and Wednesday 10:30-4:30; Thursday and Friday 10:30-5:00; and Saturday 10:00-3:00. The address is 301 S. Ann. The museum looks like it’s pretty small, so we will most likely combine this with one of the other museums in the area– probably the Texana Museum in Edna, Texas. The museum’s website does... [Read more]
Texas History Field Trips– Museum of the Coastal Bend
I don’t know if this is going to be our first field trip, or not, but it’s the one I’ve started researching, so far. The Museum of the Coastal Mainland is located in Victoria, Texas. This is about two hours from NW Houston. Here are the basics on the museum: Open: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: Adults $3.50; Children $2; under 2 free The La Salle portion of the museum... [Read more]
Texas History Field Trips
Okay, I’m about to start a new little series here. I’m in the process of working on field trips for my kids’ homeschooling for the year. I’m planning to teach Texas History through field trips. At first, I though how am I going to cover the entire history of Texas this year? After all, we don’t live in Rhode Island. It’s a LONG way from here to El Paso. And... [Read more]
For All You Moms Out There
Every Mom phrase ever said sung to the William Tell Overture. Read More →
How to Tell You’re REALLY Bored
Right up there with watching paint dry, you could visit cheddarvision.tv, a site that lets you watch cheese age– in real time. If you don’t have 6 months to devote to this project, you can just watch the time lapse video below. When you’re done, please go get a hobby. Read More →
Medievel Tech Support
For those who have worked tech support– or used tech support. Enjoy! Read More →
US companies found to be family unfriendly
Compared to the rest of developed nations, U.S. companies offer less family friendly options than many nations. I’m torn on what to think of this, though. For example, one of the areas where the United States was accused of being un-family friendly is in the area of breastfeeding. There is no federal legislation guaranteeing the right of a woman to breast-feed at work. But there are state... [Read more]
How are students learning math?
This You Tube video is making the rounds on some of my homeschool lists. It shows the weaknesses of some math curriculae being used in Washington. Now, I agree that some of what is being taught in those curriculae is pretty goofy. BUT I taught special education, and the ideas taught in Everyday Math would have been PERFECT for my students. They could have used more instruction in calculators, as... [Read more]
Help support Darfur
From SaveDarfur.org: Did you know that 2.5 million people have been driven from their homes in Darfur, Sudan? Each day, they face threats that are hard for us to even imagine including rape, disease, and starvation. These people need our help to put an end to the genocide and they need it NOW. Please join me in taking the first step to stopping the violence. Sign the Save Darfur Coalition’s... [Read more]
Should children throwing tantrums be removed from flights?
I’m curious what others think about this. A family returning home from Florida was removed from their flight when their three year old child would not take her seat. The airline says the flight was already running 15 minutes late but does not specify whether that was because of the little girl’s tantrum or because of the airline’s own issues. It also doesn’t say whether they... [Read more]
Best Moment of 2006
I’d be interested in hearing about your best moment of 2006. What stands out to you? A good moment, a funny moment, a touching moment. What is your best memory of 2006? I’ll share mine later this week. Read More →
Pearl Harbor Photographs
This website has fabulous pictures from the day Pearl Harbor was attacked. I suggest taking a look. It also has a breakdown of the ships that were sunk and lives that were lost. Read More →
The Passing of a Generation
Today marks what may well be the last gathering of Pearl Harbor survivors. 7:55 this morning marked the 65th anniversary of the attack that marked the beginning of World War II involvement for the United States. I really hope that there will be a 70th anniversary meeting for the men, who gather every 5 years, but most members are in their 80s. I think we all ought to take a moment today to remember... [Read more]
Letter from Jesus about Christmas
Now, in the interest of full disclosure, I have to tell you we don’t celebrate Christmas. The reasons are too numerous to go into here. However, when my cousin sent me this Christmas message, I wanted to pass it along, so here it is: Dear children, It has come to my attention that many of you are upset that folks are taking My name out of the season. Maybe you’ve forgotten that I wasn’t actually... [Read more]
Oh, the irony!
Graduate journalism students at prestigious Columbia University are upset after rumors circulated at the school and in the media that one or more members of a media ethics course cheated on an exam. Some are concerned that the scandal will taint their degree from Columbia– a degree which costs close to $100,000 to obtain. The professor of the course is giving a make-up question of sorts, dealing... [Read more]
Fun Science Experiment Video
Perhaps someone can explain to me WHY this happens… If you try this at home, let me know if it works. I’m planning to try it tomorrow. Read More →
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