Monthly Archives: August 2009

Left Brain Husband

Posted on 31 August 2009 by Valarie

This is funny on so many levels!  My wonderful, amazing husband, the love of my life, is completely left-brained.  It reminded me of the time we bought a “fixer-upper” and decided to do some light renovations before we moved in.  … Continue reading →

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Victoria vs. Edward

Posted on 29 August 2009 by Valarie

I have learned a little something about clothing style recently.  At least, about Victorian clothing style, what it is, and, by definition, what it is not.  Let me explain.  Alex has decided to have a Victorian Era Theme Party for … Continue reading →

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Front Page News

Posted on 27 August 2009 by Valarie

The Blue Banner is the student-run newspaper of the University of North Carolina – Asheville (UNC-A). Yesterday, the first edition for this semester hit the stands, and Kendall’s article was the front cover story!! We are all really excited and … Continue reading →

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Homeschooling 15 Years!

Posted on 18 August 2009 by Valarie

We are beginning our 15th year of Homeschooling this year!  Wow.  It seems like it was just a few days ago that I first started teaching phonics to Kendall and Ryan.  Time has flown.  Kendall started his 3rd year of … Continue reading →

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Dear Mr. Obama: An American Mom Writes President Obama

Posted on 14 August 2009 by Valarie

This is from Catholic Online.  I think it’s excellent. Dear Mr. Obama: An American Mom Writes President Obama By Jennifer Hartline 8/14/2009 Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) CHESAPEAKE, Va. (Catholic Online) – I have in front of me a letter I received … Continue reading →

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BEWARE! Cars (dot) gov

Posted on 11 August 2009 by Valarie

This is from Glenn Beck’s show on Fox News.  Please watch this!  It is terrifying!  The government really wants to control everything and everyone.  WHY??????  Seriously, ask yourself what it is they are trying to accomplish, and what the end … Continue reading →

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GO FISH!!!

Posted on 7 August 2009 by Valarie

I am a fishy American.  I absolutely think that Obama’s Healthcare plan is G-A-R-B-A-G-E. The White House wants us to go tattle on anyone who might be spreading “false” “rumors” about the proposed healthcare plan.  Since when in this country, … Continue reading →

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Only A 5th Generation Texan

Posted on 5 August 2009 by Valarie

So I was randomly surfing blogs, and found “Catholic Mothers Online”.  Well, I’m a Catholic Mom, and I am online, so I had to check it out.  One of the blog names really jumped out at me:  “7th Generation Texan“.  … Continue reading →

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