Entries from January 2008

Public School is Hamburger

January 31, 2008

As I am sure all of you are aware, I am pro-homeschooling.  I have the home schooling vision. 
 
I really do have a hard time comprehending how people can say things like:
 
Our children are flourishing [in public school].

How do you know that for sure?
 
 
"I can say with certainty that I am receiving an education […]

On a Lighter Note - Jonah

January 30, 2008

Here are some pictures from Jonah’s portfolio.

Jonah’s Comp Card.  August 2007
 
 
If you would like to hire him you can email me here.  $325 per hour flat rate.

Satan’s Churches

January 30, 2008

Laura in UT sent this to me.  It is such a great article!  Please read it and leave your comments.
The Difference Between The Holy Spirit
by Dr. Richard A. Jones
01/30/08

Last week I implored Dr. James Dobson to “take a risk” for greatness by encouraging his listeners to remove their children from “Satan’s churches,” […]

Reason 627 to Home School Your Children

January 29, 2008

There are so many reasons to home school, it is not funny.  I DO realize there may be some extenuating circumstances that keep you from teaching your kids at home.  If that is you - post a comment here and tell me what the circumstance are that you can’t home school.  I really want to […]

Popular Cholesterol Drug Found to Have No Medical Benefits

January 29, 2008

Zetia, a cholesterol-lowering drug prescribed to about 1 million people each week, has no medical benefits, according to a trial by Merck and Schering-Plough.
While the pill does lower cholesterol by 15 percent to 20 percent, trials have not shown that Zetia reduces heart attacks or strokes, or that it reduces plaques in arteries that can […]

Trailer - Measure Twice, Cut Once

January 28, 2008

Here’s a first-look trailer for the upcoming DVD Measure Twice, Cut Once: Essential Building Basics for Kids of All Ages. Spring weather is just around the corner, and it is our hope that fathers and sons will head outside and begin their own tree-fort building adventures, and in the process learn essential carpentry skills. This […]

The Number One Reason to Home School Your Children - Not G Rated

January 28, 2008

Katie received a comment on her I’m Homophobic post.  Here is the comment.

Author : Hawk (IP: 74.129.79.238 , 74-129-79-238.dhcp.insightbb.com)
E-mail : confusedanswers@gmail.com
URL    : http://confusedanswers.livejournal.com
Whois  : http://ws.arin.net/cgi-bin/whois.pl?queryinput=74.129.79.238
Comment:
Interesting!
I wonder though, as you seem okay with answering questions in your blog…
what would you do if you child turned out gay.  Any of your children, or you […]

The Winner of the Limerick Contest Is…

January 28, 2008

Corin! AKA LilysMomma from the Woodshed.  Great job!  One third of the readers here voted for your limerick.
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I got me a great hubby I’m keepin’
When I see him, my heart starts to leapin’
He’s sweet, funny, and fine
I’m sure glad that he’s mine
All my love on him, I’ll be a heapin’
By Corin
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Corin, email me with your […]

How Much is That Kitty in the Window?

January 28, 2008

Patti Page and Vince Gill were going to be singing this song at my house next week, but Patti had to cancel - something about maple syrup or something.  Oh well.  Maybe next time.
Anyway, my Mom’s son’s sister’s mom’s cousin’s friend sent this picture to my Mom, who sent it to my daughter.  My daughter […]

I Made a Terrible Mistake

January 27, 2008

I feel REALLY bad about it too.  The only one guy that submitted a Limerick about his wife, and I forgot to have you all vote on it.  Well, here it is in all its splendor.  Thank you Eric!  And, for my mistake, Eric will be getting a gift card also.  Eric, please email me […]