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“How can I be useful, of what service can I be? There is something inside me, what can it be?” -Vincent Van Gogh

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Lessons I learned from head covering…

This post has been mulled over time and time and time again in my mind.  The thought of trying to convey so much thought in one post has truly been overwhelming and is pretty much the main reason it’s taken me this long to write.  I can’t give a simple short paragraph explanation as to why I am not covering my head anymore.  In fact, I need to further explain why I was covering my head in the first place before I can answer the question of why I’m currently not. So here we ... continue reading...


The Homeschool Project

Life after Sonlight…

I have received several emails from readers about my choice to switch from Sonlight after 4 years to My Father’s World.  Do we like it?  Will we go back to Sonlight? Etc. I thought I would take some time to let you know how it went this past year and what changes we’ll be making for the upcoming one.  My overall impression of MFW compared to Sonlight is that it is definitely a lighter load.  The history books are more kid-friendly with lots of pictures and activities to ... continue reading...


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Simple Stories…

Welcome Simple Stories Blog Hoppers!!! Those coming from Emily’s little corner of the web, I’m sure have heard all about the wonderful things happening at the Simple Stories blog.  You all have the opportunity to win a Simple Stories collection of your choice like the one I’m going to show you now!  Details below… *Don’t forget to leave your comments here and at the Simple Stories blog for your chance to win.* (a reader from the blog in the hop with the most comments will get a Simple Stories ... continue reading...


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For 2012…

I love new things.  Not necessarily things, though certainly they are nice.  I’m talking more about new days, jobs, school semesters, and yes, years.  The opportunity for a clean slate, a fresh start is like a breath of fresh air to a procrastinating, ADD-plagued visionary like myself.  I’m always relieved for these chances to regroup and refocus my efforts.  It’s about this time that I’m stretched in every direction, mentally and physically; completely ready for the ... continue reading...