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Homeschool MeMe
Home School Meme 1) One homeschooling book you have enjoyed. Haven’t really read one all the way through. Though I have a couple I should probably pick up again. 2) One resource you wouldn’t be without. My homeschool co-op, the internet, manipulatives, games, videos, the library (they know me by name, I don’t need a…
Word Power
My children and I have been studying the history of our English language. The many regional variations of speech in America alone is an amazing thing to study. In doing so, I found myself comparing these different dialects to the elusive “voice” we writers attempt to describe or try to pinpoint. Isn’t it funny, for…
So What’s Lent All About?
I grew up observing the season of Lent, often giving up candy or chocolate. One year I remember giving up bread! The idea was to give up something I loved…for Jesus. Even after I left the church of my youth I carried on the tradition. For one thing, it was a way I could curb…
Mid-Week Motivation
Starting Your Day Out Right Scripture, Short Devotion So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.…
New Member – Ron Estrada and Contributor
By Ron Estrada If any of you have been over to my blog, The Marketing Writer, you know that I’ve kept my focus on the marketing end of this writing life. Thus the clever title. My post for Monday will be about blogging and why it’s critical to keep a narrow focus. No discussion of…
Solving Sibling Arguements?
**Thought this photo needed some clarification! My boys were taking a fencing class and DO NOT solve arguements this way! I just wanted a catchy title!:) So cancel all those calls to DHS, please! 🙂
My Sisters is Coming to Town!
Actually she’s moving and passing through, but she has NEVER been to my home since she’s always lived 30 hours away. Now she’ll be living 5 hours away. So while me and little sis are visiting this next week I’ll be posting some oldies, but goodies! In the meantime, does anyone else have family out…
Life…Interrupted
Life…InterruptedWhat do you do when your writing interrupts your life? You have a deadline and everything else must come to a grinding stop so that you make your deadline. I feel like my bottom has been stuck in my office chair for so long that it’s a permanent part of me. The only good thing…
Homeschool Writing Contest
Check out this great opportunity for homeschooling students. Not only do they have the chance to win $200, but the winners will be considered for publication. I’m going to try to get my boys exicted about this and maybe just maybe they’ll get published before me!
The Blessings of Being Poor in Spirit
Okay, in our world today, poor is not exactly something to aspire toward. More often “poor” is something you fall into through misfortune and bad luck. You don’t climb the ladder to be poor. You don’t compete and learn and practice to be poor. No, poor is not an aspiration. It is a curse-or so…