Posted in Curriculum or Lack Thereof... on Apr 30th, 2008 9 Comments »
Here is the view out my bedroom window: I have no idea what he is working on, but I think that is his sketch book he has there on his lap. My guess is that it involves sketches of spears, bows and arrows, traps and other excuses for sharpening sticks. Think I should call him [...]
Posted in Random Ramblings on Apr 30th, 2008 4 Comments »
You are Galadriel Possessing a rare combination of wisdom and humility, while serenely dominating your environment you selflessly use your powers to care for others. Even the smallest person can change the course of the future. ht: The Bookworm (aka Yoda)
Posted in Random Ramblings on Apr 29th, 2008 No Comments »
Not quite ready to shut your brain down for summer? Want something meaty to chew on? Go visit Willa at In a Spacious Place. Her post titled All Literature Is Dangerous is great food for thought.
Posted in Random Ramblings on Apr 28th, 2008 5 Comments »
My blog is worth $54,760.38. How much is your blog worth? ht:Left of the Dial
Posted in Random Ramblings on Apr 24th, 2008 6 Comments »
I’d engage this guy in a battle of wits, but I was taught it’s unsporting to fight an unarmed man. Doc, however, pulls no punches in defense of homeschooling. Go check it out. It’s a real knockout.
Posted in Random Ramblings on Apr 23rd, 2008 5 Comments »
I’ve been doing some spring cleaning and it seems to be contagious! All the littles have enthusiastically joined in the “fun.” JBug learned how to polish brass. She is cleaning up our little Mass kit so we can pack it away for the move. Squirt cleans up the geometric solids and into a box they [...]
Posted in nature study on Apr 21st, 2008 16 Comments »
Today was one of those days when life is too full to fit into the pages of a book… when the cool of the water… and the warmth of the sun on the rocks… and the sand between your toes… the companionship of your family… and the simple joy of being alive… combine to make [...]
Posted in Random Ramblings on Apr 21st, 2008 3 Comments »
Your Slogan Should Be LaPaz Home Learning. Now 100% Natural. The Slogan Generator ht: Nutmeg
Posted in Random Ramblings, Superboy's projects on Apr 19th, 2008 3 Comments »
Just in case you thought Superboy’s obsession with wilderness survival was confined to after school matters. Here is the result of an assignment in collage… and in his poetry journal, a “diamonte” poem… Survival difficult, challenging work, hunt, cook giving, rewarding, taking, unforgiving slip, trip, fall shocking, failure death Now, if he could only [...]
Posted in garden, nature study on Apr 19th, 2008 10 Comments »
Or…the benefits of neglecting your lawn and garden! Dewdrop on clover Ground Ivy or Creeping Charlie Must be my lucky day!
