Fresh off a vacation in which computer time was extremely limited (how ’bout non-existent?), we find ourselves back at home where both laptops are awaiting repair. Translation? There are five people vying for the one computer that has access to the Internet. To put it mildly, I’m learning just how plugged in my family is. […]
Looking Forward
We’re in the beginning stages of a holiday road trip. In fact, it occurred this is the first trip that we’ve taken at this time of year in several years. I am excited about visiting family over the week that we’ll be away, but I’m realizing as we ride how special a time this is […]
Appreciating the Season, Loving the Reason
I love this season. I love the music of the season, whether it’s a majestic “Hark, How the Bells,” a tranquil “Silent Night,” or the fun of trying to remember what my true love gave to me on each of the “12 Days of Christmas.” It’s always hilarious how no one forgets the partridge in the […]
Reviews and Reflections on Math
I am always intrigued by studies that point to the one subject where many American children, homeschooled or not, struggle: mathematics. I have read that, especially in the case of homeschoolers, the struggle is often not with math concepts, but computation—in other words, speed. Enter my children. Funny, given my love for math, I assumed […]
What My Blog Wants to Be…
Still toying with templates, it occurs to me that there is so much to think about in creating a blog. I guess I should clarify–dependent upon the reason why you blog, there are a number of decisions to make. Given that my blog is one part business, two parts personal, I have to think about […]