Feb 18, 2014 | Homeschoolers
“It has been quite a winter.” That should win the gold for understatement! With seeming relentless snow and ice causing so many closures and delays, schools are now scrambling for a plan to make up the time lost to inclement weather. Schools all over are trying to...
Feb 13, 2014 | Homeschoolers
Remember the days of courting? A young man and woman would spend time together knowing they were heading toward marriage but making sure it was a good idea before they tied the knot. After all for better or worse is a big commitment! There are other big commitments...
Feb 11, 2014 | Homeschoolers
“How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time!” No doubt you’ve heard this old adage. And, no doubt, this adage will bring other similar ones to your mind – “A journey of a thousand miles . . . “ “Rome was not built . . . “ Despite wanting to sigh and roll your...
Feb 6, 2014 | Homeschoolers
Most of the U.S. is having the kind of winter that makes you dream of an island. Tropical island, that is! While I can’t instantly transport you to an island of your choice, I can tell you about an island that might be just what you you’re looking for. Study Island,...
Feb 4, 2014 | Homeschoolers
You’re buying a car. What do you do? You hop in that baby and take it for a spin! You wouldn’t consider such a purchase without a test drive. How about choosing a career? You research, look at all the angles, and even take time to shadow someone in the profession...
Feb 2, 2014 | Homeschoolers
February 2 – Ground Hog Day. Such a curious ritual! I don’t know what goes through Punxsutawney Phil’s mind around this time of year, but I know what’s going through a lot of human minds. Things like: We’ve survived the polar vortex. We are (or are not) making...
