Posted in Relationships on Aug 23rd, 2007
Often when I’ve asked my daughter to do something she doesn’t want to do, she answers me with that less than courteous tone most parents are familiar with. It’s something like, “Okaaay,” instead of, “Okay.” On my good days (when I’m not inclined to join in her sarcasm), I say, “Try that again.” She [...]
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Posted in Homeschooling on Aug 19th, 2007
I’m not a bug lover, or even an animal lover to be perfectly honest, so I’ve never had one of those jars with leaves and grass and some sort of insect growing inside. But I was visiting my nature-loving friend a couple weeks ago, and I noticed a beautiful purple flower in her yard. [...]
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Posted in Backyard Gardening on Aug 18th, 2007
I grew up on a farm in the deep south, and while I didn’t really hate farming, I didn’t LOVE it either. It’s hard, HOT work! It’s also very demanding. The needs of the garden have to be met whether you FEEL like it or not. If you don’t, you have to deal with [...]
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