12 things I learned as a homeschooler – part 1
I’m excited to have had the first of a 2-part series on homeschooling published on Pat And Candy yesterday! Here’s an excerpt from my article:
The difference between friendship and charity
I wrote an article a while ago about the pain ex-pats go through when they return to their native land. (Otherwise known as reverse culture shock.) I was thinking about that article this morning when I went to teach my ESL class. Usually all of my students make their way to class on their own, but… Read More The difference between friendship and charity
— Other —
Don’t ask me what I do, ask me what excites me
“So what do you do?” This is one of my most hated questions in all the world.
— Relationships —
How a shift in perspective can create more compassion
I passed a bad accident today. As I drove past the mangled, twisted piles of metal that used to be cars, I was overwhelmed with….nothing. Indifference.
Creative ways to use eggs to celebrate Easter
My husband and I are getting ready to go out of town for Easter, to visit my grandfather for his 90th birthday. As we prepare, I’m thinking about ways I’ve celebrated Easter in the past. Eggs, of course, are an integral part of most Easter celebrations. They have always been a symbol of new life… Read More Creative ways to use eggs to celebrate Easter
— Local activities, Other —
I married a nerd – but so did he.
Last weekend I went to a board game convention. It’s been a long time since I’ve been so nervous.
St. Patrick – the man, the legend, the traditions
St. Patrick’s day is just around the corner, so I decided to take some time and learn about the man who inspired one of America’s favorite holidays. I’ve always heard that he is much more than just an excuse to drink green beer, but I didn’t really know his story.
— Personal Growth —
The lesson of the clogged toilet
My toilet overflowed this morning. I’m not talking about a little bit of moisture around the edges of the bowl. It was absolutely flooding the room. By the time the water had been stopped, my bathroom and hallway were sitting in a quarter inch of water. A good part of the water had even been… Read More The lesson of the clogged toilet
— Personal Growth —
Why you should rock the boat
The year after I finished my master’s degree was one of the hardest years of my life.
— Relationships —
How you can get more from doing less
My grandfather is turning 90 next month. I knew this, of course – have known for a long time. The flurry of emails back and forth among family members planning his big birthday bash make it hard to forget. What I didn’t realize until I went to visit him this weekend was just how… Read More How you can get more from doing less