Column Rose Godfrey
- Heroes start out as everyday folks
- By Rose Godfrey/For the Appeal-Democrat
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- When I meet someone I know has served in the military, I make a point of thanking them for their service. Sophia is the one who remembers, and she follows suit. She loves to hear about World War II and begs for stories of heroism. Brian and I try to... Full story
- Late-bloomer cultivates talent for math
- By Rose Godfrey/For the Appeal-Democrat
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- "Get your chores done now," I said, "or I will not let you do any more pages in your math book today." I never thought I'd tell any of my kids that one. My oldest once asked if there was math in heaven. She was lobbying against it. Olivia, age 6, is... Full story
- Farm life makes good bathroom reading
- By Rose Godfrey/For the Appeal-Democrat
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- I have always been an avid reader, but I don't really understand the attraction of reading in the bathroom. I guess I figure that if you need that much time on the toilet, you might want to call your doctor and make sure everything is working... Full story
- Time to revise the schedule ... again
- By Rose Godfrey/For the Appeal-Democrat
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- I am thinking a lot about chores these days. It is time to revise the chore schedule at home, and I've been evaluating what the kids do in relation to their ages and abilities. Years ago we decided that teaching responsibility was more important to... Full story
- 'Aren't you required to do something social?'
- By Rose Godfrey/For the Appeal-Democrat
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- This year we begin our 11th year of homeschooling. When we started, it seemed like a temporary solution, and now it is a way of life. Just noting that has caused me to spend some time in reflection, thinking about the course of our journey.
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- No TV? No problem ... until withdrawal sets in
- By Rose Godfrey/For the Appeal-Democrat
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- To my children's dismay, I am not a fan of television. For many years, we relied upon an antenna to bring us whatever stations the wind might blow our way. Often, reception was fleeting, and we'd lose the last half of a show we had decided to watch.... Full story
- Talking to telemarketers can be fun
- By Rose Godfrey/For the Appeal-Democrat
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- I don't much care for the telephone, so talking to a telemarketer is really low on my list of things I want to do. Brian, on the other hand, rarely turns down the chance to strike up a conversation with anyone. After listening to the pitch, he... Full story
- Only time will tell if learning to wait was worth the wait
- By Rose Godfrey/For the Appeal-Democrat
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- I am going on record to say that I've asked my family for a saucepot for my birthday. It was a toss up between that and some fancy goat-milking equipment, but in the end, practicality and frugality trumped frivolous on my wish list. Brian has gotten... Full story
- I discovered one sure way for weary moms to grab a nap
- By Rose Godfrey/For the Appeal-Democrat
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- "Nap time," Brian declared, one day after lunch. "Anybody who wakes up your mother has to deal with me, got it?"
I could hardly believe my luck. I was getting a nap. The baby had kept me up much of the night. Seems she wanted to chat a bit, and she... Full story
- What does equality mean?
- With such diversity, are all men created equal?
- By Rose Godfrey/For the Appeal-Democrat
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- If you have ever wondered how we are qualified to homeschool our children, this should really clinch it for you: We don't have a diversity-training program. Brian and I just try to do a whole bunch of stuff with a whole bunch of people. There is no... Full story
- Life’s most important lessons never end when you live on a farm
- By Rose Godfrey/For the Appeal-Democrat
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- "Daddy, why do we have to kill 'em? Can't we just buy meat at the store instead?" It was a good question, posed by a 7-year-old who is full of curiosity about everything. Brian explained, "Well, the meat at the store came from an animal, too." Hmm,... Full story
- ‘Brian and Rose Plus 7 and 470 Chickens, 8 Pigs, etc.’
- By Rose Godfrey/For the Appeal-Democrat
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- People often ask me if I have seen a television show called "Jon and Kate Plus 8." I haven't. Apparently, it is a reality show about a family with eight children. As a woman with grown kids plus seven kids still at home, I can't imagine taking time... Full story
- Revenge of the one-footed space aliens
- By Rose Godfrey/For the Appeal-Democrat
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- With a new baby in the house, I'm barely keeping up with formal homeschooling. Just keeping the place running is a challenge some days. Finding matching socks is an ongoing problem, and I look forward to the warmer weather when everyone wears... Full story
- To get organized, just make the right list
- By Rose Godfrey/For the Appeal-Democrat
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- I have been inspired by comments recently, mainly from people who don't know me, that I must be very organized. Usually, such statements elicit a polite smile. Lately, any expression that I have it all together meets with full, raucous laughter.
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