Do you keep your recipes in a special place? My mother used a recipe card box. The cards became dingy and splattered, but she could find anything in that box. She started a recipe binder for me when my daughter was born. It was a long-term project she never finished, but I do have a couple pages she … [Read more...] about Pepper Steak
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4 Lessons from an F in Science
My name is Lea Ann, and my child has an F in the grade book. [here you say, "Hi, Lea Ann."] I carried this private shame for too long, thinking no mother has ever given her son an F. Should we not have responsible, studious children? Does not proper homeschooling equal delighted learners? Is it not … [Read more...] about 4 Lessons from an F in Science
5 Challenges Women Leaders Face
I recently discussed 5 reasons women make great leaders. Thank you for your kind words about that post. I felt like it inadequately expressed the true brilliance of the women around me, but apparently you get the drift. You are awesome -- keep it up. I think we all know it isn't roses and sunshine … [Read more...] about 5 Challenges Women Leaders Face
Stupid-Easy French Onion Soup
For the past few months, I've been making soup for lunch every Tuesday. Because we attend choir far away in the evenings, supper is brown-bagged. A hearty, warm soup makes me feel like the day was not a culinary waste. I just love soup. This one is really stupid-easy. So glad I happened upon this … [Read more...] about Stupid-Easy French Onion Soup
Red Beans and Rice
Yes, you read that right. Don't adjust your browser. I am giving you a recipe today. This is kind of an experiment. I'll be sharing recipes with you on Fridays (can we say "Foodie Friday?") for the next few weeks. If you like it, let me know (gasp - I have opened comments!). If you would rather not, … [Read more...] about Red Beans and Rice
How to Ruin Your Child’s Worldview in 7 Steps
You, Too, Can Raise an Atheist Passing on a worldview is easy. You can make certain your child abandons yours with these simple steps. Follow them carefully, and you could see your child espouse the antithesis of your beliefs before he reaches adulthood. 1. Never discuss opposing viewpoints. For … [Read more...] about How to Ruin Your Child’s Worldview in 7 Steps
