Category Archives: Just a Thought

I am a memory pack rat.  I have saved and stored away cards, letters, ticket stubs, church bulletins, programs, newspaper articles and various trinkets from my life. After I got married, I began to save mementos for my husband and children. I used to keep them in my cedar chest but the volume of over 40 years and 4 other people has long out grown the chest. I have graduated to a plastic tub for … Continue reading →

I’ve always been a fan of talent shows.  I enjoy the variety and being exposed to talents that would otherwise go unseen.  However I have some mixed feelings about what television has been producing as of late when it comes to the various “talent show” venues.  It seems to me that they take great pleasure in embarrassing, ridiculing and belittling people.  Even though they eventually weed out those who lack the expected giftedness, I am … Continue reading →

Just a quick post for today. Here are a few websites pertaining to Memorial Day. In Memory of our Honored Dead has history, poetry, observance ettiquette and other information pertaining to Memorial Day. The History Channel has a lot of information and resources here about Memorial Day.  Be sure to check out the videos.  They are very interesting. Pastiche Family Portal has patriotic coloring pages here for the United States, Canada, and Australia. I want to send out … Continue reading →

The end of the school year is always hard. Aside from the rush to finish the year’s goals, the weather has turned warm and sunny days call to us. The kids seem more distracted and schoolwork is the last thing on their minds. This is not a phenomenon exclusive to homeschoolers.  When I was teaching, I observed the same behavior among all my students, elementary and high school.  The solution is obvious- move class outdoors.  … Continue reading →

The birds in my neighborhood are such interesting creatures.  My yard is scattered with various forms of birdhouses, however we have yet to find anything except for beehives built in them.  Following directions from a variety of resources, we have carefully constructed houses to exact specifications.  We have located these dwellings in safe places, trying to create homes that would be inviting to our fine-feathered friends, but there are no takers. Instead we have found … Continue reading →