Tag Archives: Homeschooling

Floating Rosary

Posted on 21 October 2011 by Valarie

We have the most awesomest homeschool support group ever!!  This afternoon, they gathered together to pray for an end to abortion, and then, in honor of the Respect Life Campaign and of October being the month of the Holy Rosary, … Continue reading →

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High School, Again??

Posted on 16 June 2011 by Valarie

Somehow, my “Baby” will be starting High School this Fall.  I had been warned that this would happen, that they would all eventually grow up, and I have tried to savor every possible moment so that it couldn’t possibly slip … Continue reading →

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Great Sewing Site

Posted on 25 February 2011 by Valarie

One of my favorite things about homeschooling is that it gives me the opportunity to spend a lot of time doing ‘Girl Stuff’ with my daughter.  We share many of the same interests, like crocheting and sewing. Abby is becoming … Continue reading →

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Setting the Standard

Posted on 25 January 2011 by Valarie

I am on several homeschool email lists, and get all sorts of emails from all sorts of people.  After homeschooling for the past 17 years, there are just a lot of things I don’t feel the need to know about … Continue reading →

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Civil Disappointment

Posted on 17 January 2011 by Valarie

I think Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was an amazing man, and I admire him, his work, and his family so much. They were the real thing, you know? He fought for civil rights, but with love, respect, and dignity. … Continue reading →

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Gypsy Child

Posted on 24 October 2010 by Valarie

Abby got to attend her very first Masquerade Ball on Friday night, hosted by the Christian Choral Society of Austin.  She is not a member, but our homeschool group was invited. She had been working on a costume for All … Continue reading →

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Counting Our Blessings

Posted on 11 October 2010 by Valarie

I cannot believe that we have been living in Texas for almost two full months!  I am happy to report that, all things considered, we are doing very well, and are very happy in our new home. Which is not … Continue reading →

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I Will Survive! (Homeschooling, That Is. . )

Posted on 30 September 2010 by Valarie

This was posted to my homeschool email list, and I love it!  So, for anyone who needs encouragement on the homeschool journey today. . .

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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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Fathers, Daughters, Love & Stuff

Posted on 13 February 2009 by Valarie

Today has been a really wonderful, busy, day. This afternoon, we attended the Annual Homeschool Valentine’s Skating Party.  It is always a lot of fun, and the kids love it.  Alex gets to flirt with all the pretty girls, (and … Continue reading →

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Randomness (II)

Posted on 20 December 2008 by Valarie

I don’t  have anything in particular to say, really, just a lot of random thoughts I would like to share.  Starting with clothing.  Mom and I went Christmas shopping yesterday at the mall down in Greenville.  Our annual tradition is … Continue reading →

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Busy Week

Posted on 3 October 2008 by Valarie

It feels like I hit the ground running on Monday morning, and things have yet to slow down!  On Monday, Faith and I loaded Pippin up and took him to the vet to be neutered.   When we picked him … Continue reading →

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End of Summer?

Posted on 25 August 2008 by Valarie

Packaging is everything.  So, in an attempt to get folks excited about summer coming to an abrupt halt, and in the spirit of American Commercialism, everywhere we look these days there is some sign, poster, or advertisement that says “Back … Continue reading →

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Finally!

Posted on 21 June 2008 by Valarie

I am finally finished with the Yearbook!!  Yay!  For those of you who don’t know, I have done the yearbook for our homeschool support group for the past two years.  This is my last year, because it really does take … Continue reading →

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Authenticity

Posted on 19 June 2008 by Valarie

“Ultimately man becomes sick for sheer lack of authenticity; he no longer lives as a subject: he exists as the plaything of chance and superficiality.” ~Benedict XVI~ I think everybody goes through some form of an identity crisis at some … Continue reading →

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