On this past Saturday, while my oldest stayed at home with me for some quality mother/preteen time, my husband took the younger two to a great frog exhibit at the Science Museum. Although we attend the museum often, this trip was special. A couple of weeks ago while on the road, my husband ran into […]
Buy books, not stuff
I just read a great article by Diane Flynn Keith entitled “7 Dumb Mistakes Smart People Make When They Homeschool and How to Avoid Them.” The article really struck home with me in areas where I’ve been, and some areas in which I insist on returning, despite my best efforts. For copyright’s sake, I won’t […]
Reflections over ice cream and my brand new in-house stream
I may still get that dishwasher yet. Are any of you as crazy as I am, and actually see yourself in your new and improved kitchen using your new appliances? [Insert a well-tanned June Cleaver here]. After the repair that depressed, but excited me—all at the same time—I ran the dishwasher a couple of nights […]
Doggone it!
Our dishwasher broke down a couple of weeks ago, and I was sure it had given up the ghost. Today after 15 minutes and $65, the repairman announced that all we had was a plugged line. I’m planning to redo the kitchen with stainless steel, and had already picked out the new one! Lord, why […]
A Web Guide for Black Parents now on sale
I saw this on another loop. I’ve not checked it out myself, but I thought some of you might be interested… Afrocentric Learning Tools presents …. A Web Guide for Black Parents by LaShanda Henry Currently on sale: Only $7.95 This e-book includes an extensive listing of over 200 Afrocentric / Multicultural Websites for […]