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Heroes start out as everyday folks
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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
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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
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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
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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?'
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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. To... Full story
No TV? No problem ... until withdrawal sets in
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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.’
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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
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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
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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. We... Full story
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