I sat in amazement as my daughter happily sang out the words to me. She placed a freshly baked popover in front of me, beside a white tea candle and my mug of organic Peruvian coffee. "Happy Arthritis Day!" she repeated. "Had you forgotten what day it is?" "Adana!" her younger brother chided. "Do … [Read more...] about Happy Arthritis Day
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Where Did We Come From?
I read to my children at lunch today about Washington crossing the Delaware. That was an exciting time in the Revolutionary War, the dark eve before the glorious Christmas battle of Trenton. The turning point in the hearts and minds of the weary soldiers. The saving grace for General Washington's … [Read more...] about Where Did We Come From?
Ask the Grad – Rachel Ramey
I am pleased to introduce Rachel Ramey, a.k.a. The Titus 2 Homemaker. Rachel is not only a homeschool graduate, she is also a homeschooling mama of 2 (with one more on the way!). She is the proud wife of Michael Ramey, director of communications and research for parentalrights.org. I am thrilled … [Read more...] about Ask the Grad – Rachel Ramey
Ask the Grad – Joy Stouffer
This week's homeschool grad is practically a classmate of mine! Joy Stouffer and her brother began homeschooling the same time my sister and I did, and the four of us were roughly the same age. Our mothers and the four of us children attended the same homeschool "field trips" together, roller … [Read more...] about Ask the Grad – Joy Stouffer
Staying at Home
Today's guest post is a special treat from my childhood friend, Sarah Nielson Andrews (a.k.a. 'you be Diana and I'll be Anne!'). We were playmates back when I was my daughter's age (can you imagine! NO!) and our mothers were best coffee buddies. I loved to ride my bicycle to her house, discuss the … [Read more...] about Staying at Home
Ask the Grad – Natalie Wickham
I am excited to hear from home educated graduate, piano teacher, and writer Natalie Wickham. Natalie is the author of the much-praised Pajama School: Stories from the Life of a Homeschool Graduate. I had the pleasure of reading this encouraging and entertaining book last month; I'll be sharing my … [Read more...] about Ask the Grad – Natalie Wickham