Day # 81- Snow Day! but there’s still school ;)

I woke up to snow this morning. It was still snowing many hours later! We had to go to the grocery store this morning (shopping is later this week) for breakfast food. I wasn’t sure how much it would snow so I figured it was better to get it done early. Never go when hungry…you come home with strange, sugary food stuff.

I might have to change my background image soon…maybe. *Updated: the snow has all melted already –not changing my background yet lol!

As I write these accounts of what we do each day sometimes I think, gosh, we didn’t do such-and-such subject. But it’s difficult to say we really didn’t because so many of what we do overlaps. For Language Arts for Lee today, she did ‘nothing’ {according to my marks here} but she definitely did Grammar (which is a part of Language Arts) in both her Latin and Greek. For Fox, I’ve marked that he did nothing for History/Geography but again even in Composer Study we learned a wee bit about the geographical location where Mozart was born. Saints & Heroes as well of Age of Fable are both History.

Eh, it’s good I can recognize it, right? I had thought about changing the way I record it but I’ve been doing it this way for quite awhile. Old habits die hard lol. I’ll leave it for now.

11/30/11

Both:
Composer Study/Art Study/Hymn: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (A Young Scholar’s Guide to Composers {we listened to a couple of suggestions in the book but am still trying to find a good one for Requiem}); Albert Bierstadt (The Wetterhorn) {since we are ‘new’ to this portion I’ve simply put it as my desktop image for us to look at. I would love to print it off in color to look at it but that’s not going to happen yet. We had a good time talking about what we saw in the painting}; Christmas Carols {today: 12 Pains of Christmas- funny little video at the end of the post- I’m switching the ‘carols’ up between the classics and newer/funny ones during the month of December}

Lee:
Bible: Reading (Deut. 21); Verse (Colossians 3:1-10; read, write, recite)
Math: Life of Fred Beginning Algebra (Lesson 93)
History/Geography: Western Civilization (pages 348-349); Heritage History (‘rough draft’ of Margaret Anjou); Life of Francis Bacon (narrated)
Language Arts: -
Foreign Language: Hey Andrew! Teach Me Some Greek (Level 4, lesson 21); First Form Latin (Lesson 24, worksheet 3)
Gov’t/Economics/Civics/Logic: Whatever Happened to Justice? (chapter 29; narrated); Current Events
Science: Biology (SAS Curriculum Pathways, QL# 1009)
Life Skills: Grocery shopping (comparing price per unit)
Art: Artistic Pursuits (Lesson 3)
We watched about 30 minutes of A Man for All Seasons yesterday…it drags {I mean it is very slow going- not that it is bad}. LOL but we are used to fast paced modern movies. When I asked Lee what she thought of it compared to the reading, she just said that there wasn’t all the scenes with water that were so slow in the reading. We will tackle another part of it this afternoon.

Fox:
Bible: Reading (Deut. 10; narrated); Verse (Proverbs 15:16-17; read, write, recite); Saints and Heroes (Luther; narrated)
Math: ck-12 Grade 6 (lesson 10.8)
History/Geography: -
Language Arts: Jensen’s Grammar (Lesson 3); The Age of Fable (chapter 35- Origin of Mythology)
Foreign Language: First Form Latin (Lesson 24, worksheet 3)
Gov’t/Economics/Civics/Logic: -
Science: The Story Book of Science (chapter 28; narrated)
Life Skills: Grocery shopping (comparing price per unit)
On Wednesdays he usually has Young Marines and so I lessen his load a bit but drill has been canceled for tonight. Decided to let it be Give him an ‘easy’ day

Wordless Wednesday 11/30/11 {Leaving An Impression}

Day # 80-Only 100 More Days of School!…WWAT

11/29/11

Both:
Composer Study/Hymn: Christmas Carols {today: Go Tell It On the Mountain- see the lyrics at AO- here’s a link to the youtube video but I warn all that it FLASHES a lot- I didn’t watch it more than once, the kids only listened and sang along}

Lee:
Bible: Reading (Acts 18); Verse (Colossians 3:1-10); Pilgrim’s Progress (The First Stage {Librovox recording}); Mark Commentary (chapter 13)
Math: Life of Fred Beginning Algebra (Lesson 92)
History/Geography: Ohio Study
Language Arts: History of English Literature (chapter 45); NaNoWriMo
Foreign Language: Hey Andrew! Teach Me Some Greek (Level 4, lesson 20); First Form Latin (Lesson 24, worksheet 2); REAL Spanish (Unit 1, Section A, worksheet 1 & 2)
Gov’t/Economics/Civics/Logic: Current Events
Science: Biology (SAS Curriculum Pathways)
Life Skills: Dishes
She still has to do Life of Francis Bacon, work on a report about Margaret Anjou (for Heritage History), and read Utopia. *edited 11/30/11- she didn’t get to these.

Fox:
Bible: Reading (Luke 16); Verse (Proverbs 15:16-17); Pilgrim’s Progress (The First Stage {Librivox recording})
Math: ck-12 Grade 6 (lesson 10.7)
History/Geography: Heritage History (read, narrated {Solon}); Ohio Study
Language Arts: 30+ minutes reading (The Diary of the Red Baron); Jensen’s Grammar (Lesson 2); Hobbit (chapter 17)
Foreign Language: First Form Latin (Lesson 24, worksheet 2); REAL Spanish (Unit 1, Section A, worksheet 1 & 2)
Gov’t/Economics/Civics/Logic: -
Science: School of the Woods (chapter 1); Murche’s Lesson 33, (narrated {was about leather; he was disgusted lol})
Life Skills: Laundry {sort, check pockets, wash, dry}
Finished all of his work.

Now Lee and I will watch A Man for All Seasons (Netflix link). We have been privileged to be chosen to review Zeezok’s Z-Guide to the Movies and we just happen to be going through A Man for All Seasons* for school. It works out wonderfully

*affiliate link

Book Review: Unveiling the Kings of Israel

Unveiling the Kings of Israel by David Down
ISBN: 978-0-89051-609-6
Publisher: Master Books
Retail: $29.99

David Down has been a field archaeologist for over four decades, excavating regularly in Israel, and involved in numerous digs over the years. He is editor of the magazine “Archaeological Diggings.” from the back cover

Having taken only one archaeological course in college, I’m not very knowledgeable about the digging up part of the field but I have taken quite a few anthropology courses that utilize the information ‘dug’ up by archaeologists. I did find it to be quite refreshing that Down doesn’t automatically subject readers to evolutionist theories. His book presents Biblical records in accord with historical records to show that the Bible is accurate. Taking the above mentioned courses at secular colleges, I don’t recall hearing Down’s viewpoints or work prior to receiving this book.

This hardback book features 20 chapters and 4 Appendices. Each chapter starts with a simple timeline and a summary of the time frame to be discussed.

On every single page of this book are color images- photographs, maps, paintings, etc. The pages themselves are thick and glossy.

 

Throughout the entire book are comparison of Biblical records and historical records.

 

This book would be a wonderful addition to a home library. It shows how secular assessments of history actually back up the Bible’s accounts.

***Disclaimer: I received this book from New Leaf Publishing Group in exchange for an honest review. A positive review was not required. See Disclosure/Policies.***

Book Review: Begin

Begin: a journey through scriptures for seekers and new believers, Compiled and edited by Ken Ham and Bodie Hodge
ISBN: 978-0-89051-630-0
Publisher: Master Books
Retail: $12.99

Begin presents foundational and relevant portions of Scripture from the ESV version of the Bible, along with a powerful mix of commentary, historical information, and helpful detail that gives you an easy overview of the structure and focus of the Bible. from the back cover.

I chose to review this book through New Leaf Publishing Group from Master Books. Originally, I had chosen it because I wanted to see if it would be a good answer to skeptics of the Bible. I didn’t really find that in this book but the authors don’t say that is their goal.

The book takes the ‘seeker’ through specific books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, John, Romans and Revelation. Before each section of Bible being put in the book is a commentary relevant to the section. At the end of each chapter of the book of the Bible that is presented in ESV version of the Bible are questions geared to make one think about what is being said in the Bible. Some of the questions are quite simple (yes/no) but most are open-ended, requiring reflection.

The one thing I appreciated the most about this book is the option to ‘journal’ through the study. On almost every page the margins are lined to allow for note taking. Also at the end of each chapter, where the questions are located, is ample room for writing down the answers. There are also footnotes for the scriptures in case a word or phrase may be confusing.

Some of the reasoning put forth to try to help explain an aspect, concept, situation, etc., in the Bible is not very clear in the author’s words and personally I would find it to confuse more than enlighten. I did find it a little amusing where Paul wrote “brothers” the footnote says, “Or brothers and sisters…” I find that to be a little silly but do understand that some new believers may have trouble with the prominence of males in the Bible {or lack of prominence of women}. That is just one instance and just a personal view of it.

Another issue I have with the book is the focus of creation and a young earth. But again, I do understand that it is not a commonly held belief and coming into Christianity may challenge previously held beliefs. I just get tired of hearing about it, I guess.

I use the KJV Bible but I think that ESV may be my next choice of Bible so this book wasn’t too difficult to adjust to in that respect. If you are adamant that one version of the Bible is the ‘correct’ one then this book may not sit so well with you. Also, if you are adverse to Ken Ham’s view points, you may not like this book either.

Overall, I found the book to be okay. It would be good to have beside your Bible while you read the chosen parts discussed in this book.

***Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from NLPG in exchange for an honest review. A positive review was not required. See Disclosure/Policies.***

Day # 79- Three Weeks Before Winter Break…WWAT

11/28/11

Both:
Composer Study/Hymn: A Young Scholar’s Guide to Composers (Haydn- finished up); Christmas Carols {today: 12 Days of Christmas *wink* see youtube video at end of this post}

Lee:
Bible: Reading (Deut. 20); Verse (Colossians 3:1-10); Pilgrim’s Progress (Author’s Apology {Librovox recording})
Math: -
History/Geography: Western Civ. (pgs. 346-347); Martin Luther’s Defense at the Diet of Worms (first 1/2, narrated)
Language Arts: Everyman; NaNoWriMo
Foreign Language: Hey Andrew! Teach Me Some Greek (Level 4, lesson 19); First Form Latin (Lesson 24, worksheet 1)
Gov’t/Economics/Civics/Logic: Current Events
Science: Biology (video on Khan Academy {thermodynamics})
Art: Artistic Pursuits (Lesson 2)

Fox:
Bible: Reading (Deut. 9); Verse (Proverbs 15:16-17); Pilgrim’s Progress (Author’s Apology {Librivox recording}); Saints & Heroes (Martin Luther)
Math: ck-12 Grade 6 (lesson 10.4 {rework})
History/Geography: Heritage History (read, narrated {more about Lycurgus})
Language Arts: 30+ minutes reading (The Diary of the Red Baron); Jensen’s Grammar (Lesson 1)
Foreign Language: First Form Latin (Lesson 24, worksheet 1)
Gov’t/Economics/Civics/Logic: -
Science: The Sciences (narrated {sound}); Albert Einstein and the Theory of Relativity (1/2 chapter 1; narrated)
Life Skills: made most of lunch {tuna sandwiches}

And are those little trees?? Why, yes they are! The kids are wanting to decorate for Christmas…I’m resisting somewhat Fox and I made these cone ‘trees’ out of random paper. The idea was from Family Fun

 

Recipes for the Holidays

I found a few recipes that I would love to try this holiday season! They are not all food recipes either

The first that myself and the kids think looks absolutely scrumptious is French Toast Casserole. We love French Toast! We saw this in the latest Family Fun magazine. It calls for putting nuts in the dish but we aren’t a nutty family {well, we are all nuts but don’t like them in our food }

Ingredients:

• Firm white bread {I see no reason why wheat ‘firm’ bread can’t be used}, 12, 1-inch slices cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar {we would use dark brown}
• 1 tsp cinnamon or to taste {I will use all spice and cloves as well}
• 8 large eggs
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 2 tsp vanilla
• Maple syrup, for topping {we will most likely use honey but I bet fruit syrup would be yummy!}

Directions:

• Grease a 9x13 inch pan with butter. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and spices {for us, cinnamon, all spice, and cloves}. Arrange half of bread in the bottom of baking pan, then sprinkle with sugar mix evenly on top. Add another layer of bread and sugar.
• In a large bowl, whisk eggs then add milk and vanilla until blended well. Pour over bread evenly, starting from the outside moving inwards. Press bread down to coat the bread cubes with spoon or spatula. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. It suggests leaving it over night.
• Heat oven to 350*F and bake casserole for 20 minutes, covered. Uncover and bake until golden brown- about 30 more minutes. Serve warm with your choice of topping.

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The next one is actually good for any time of the year but I may make this for a  gift this year. Shhh! Don’t tell This was actually found at a few places online but specifically this post is what got me really thinking I could do it {originally I found the link here}.

I will modify the Homemade Bubble Bath recipe found at Heavenly Homemakers to look like this:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup shampoo {will use Suave kids shampoo or body wash in complimentary scent or unscented}
• 1 TBS glycerin
• 1/2 tsp table salt {I’ve seen it replaced with sugar…I’m undecided}
• Drops of citrus essential oil [EO] {haven’t decided if I will use orange or lemon- bergamot is a good choice also}

Directions:

• In a glass bowl, mix all ingredients but the essential oils until sugar/salt has dissolved.  Add drops of EO until desired scent is achieved.  Use a funnel to pour it into a dark bottle. I wouldn’t suggest using a plastic bottle because it will absorb the EO {and I don’t like plastic} but if that’s all you’ve got, then go for it!

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And the last ‘recipe’ I will share is of stuffing in a pumpkin. I found this at The Sojourner Reviews blog and it just looks so neat. I’ve got to try it!

The ‘recipe’ all depends on the stuffing you choose, really.

Ingredients:

• Stuffing {we will use Stove Top brand}
• Small-to-medium sized pumpkin

Directions:

• Cut a nice circular ‘lid’ from the pumpkin. Scoop out the seeds and strings from the pumpkin. Prepare the stuffing as directed on package {or how ever you usually make it}. Replace ‘lid’ on pumpkin. Place in oven with other side dishes –like green bean casserole or candied yams {you know, the marshmallow and yams dish}.

The pumpkin is the super cute dish for serving the stuffing out of!

Those are a few recipes for our holidays. Do you have any to share? Feel free to share!

School Plans

I’ve been at the kids’ school plans for next week for what seems like hours. Maybe it has been.

Lee is doing well with her studies. We’ve cut back on the written narrations. She will have one that will be once a week from her Western Civilization* book. We are moving into chapter 13 starting next week. It’s a little behind in sequence for what she has already been studying but I don’t see any harm in that. There were some things in the AO schedule that we’ve passed up or simply missed that I’m trying to decide if/what should be put in.

I decided to make sure she reads about Martin Luther’s defense at the Diet of Worms and the Life of Francis Bacon. Both of these she’s already studied to some extent in other readings. One other reading that I think she will enjoy and benefit from is Spenser's Fairie Queene Book I. AO has also recommended Maynard’s annotated edition that is readable at Google Books. That will help quite a bit!

One last thing for Lee that I have added {back} in is Current Events. After reading what Amy had to say about it, I’ve decided we can do it {again}. We’ve done it before but… well, it didn’t go so well because I gave no direction. Working on that.

With Fox, well, I just feel that he doesn’t have enough to do! I understand short lessons and not trying to ‘bore’ our kids but when it takes 1-2 hours to get all of his work done, I really think something isn’t quite right! We still don’t do all that is on the AO schedule either so… that could be why.

With him I have decided to add in Jensen’s Grammar. I was going to wait a year but he’s had grammar instruction already so it isn’t something that is unfamiliar. And next year with Y7, I think that having it out of the way will be a help to both of us.

Finally! I received an order from Amazon that I’d put in almost one month ago. In the order are Albert Einstein and the Theory of Relativity* and Archimedes and the Door of Science*. I’ve also added in School of the Woods.

We had taken out Saints & Heroes* from the schedule but I’ve decided to put it back in. Although it is a different slant than we are religion wise, it is history and it does help with teaching about God, in my opinion. Another book that I may have him read through (because I am not sure when he will be mature enough for Mere Christianity) is Fox’s Book of Martyrs*. I know it is more graphic, however. Will just have to wait and see.

And with that, I think I am satisfied with the coming week(s). Now it’s time for bed.

*Affiliate links.

Less Than One Month Until Winter…

It is a very nice day today. The sun is shining through the intermittent clouds. The wind is a breeze and not too gusty.

But I know, just know, that it could be snow tomorrow. I do wonder though if the weather will hold out its mildness throughout winter this year. Many are saying that last year in this area was very wet, wetter than usual. Perhaps this winter will not be so bad. Well, I can hope.

I have thought about checking out the local bus barns to see if anyone is hiring. That would mean I would have to get an Ohio driver’s license {shhh, don’t tell- I’m still an Oregonian!!- heehee, yes, even after 3 years in Wyoming}. My student loans come due (well payments anyway) the first part of December and I would rather have a way to pay than to put them in deferment (or whatever it is called).

Have you heard of Indeed.com for job search? I just was made aware of it and surprisingly, it was quite easy to look around on the site. I’ve been to many job search sites that just turn my head around. Can’t make heads or tails of them! While there I saw an opportunity for H&R Block.

I’ve always {yes, as long as I knew what H&R Block was!} wanted to work there! Just one of those things I think I will put in my application. Yes, I think I will.

I did put in my application.

Another site that I found {although not in my ‘field’ or even geographic area} is for travel nurses in the Colorado Springs/Denver, CO, area. That’d be an interesting job to have! They say you can grow your career while traveling the countryside. Too bad I’m not a nurse, and I do not have a very good bedside manner either.

Oh, and about winter- if I am able to get a part time job {because that is all I want/need} I will be able to put some money into our Christmas fund. It won’t require much because we are doing simple gifts {one thing to read, one thing to share, one thing to wear, one thing of need} but it could also put money in savings.

It is amazing how time flies…it’s less than one month until winter.

On Holiday- Weekly Wrap-Up

As was mentioned a few posts back, we are ‘on holiday’ this week. Only a weekend separates us, though, from school work. I’m not really ready for it , I’ve enjoyed our week off.

In my life this week…
Monday- We didn’t really do much. The kids were given a wee bit too much screen time (which they loved) and I worked on my paper {some}.

Tuesday- We spent a lot of time working on NaNoWriMo. We won’t get our word count this year. I’m a little sad but…not too broken up about it . We made our thankful tree on Tuesday as well. 

Wednesday*- I made a hand-stitched ornament. Lee made a pomander ball.

  

I made the pumpkin pie for Thursday. It didn’t turn out like I hoped but everyone else liked it.
*That just goes to my Wordless Wednesday post

Thursday- Thanksgiving Day. The kids and I made all the food- turkey, green bean casserole, stuffing, braided bread, mashed potatoes, gravy, ‘sparkling’ apple juice (with juice and club soda) and we also had olives and cranberry sauce. Oh and the pie. We have eggnog, but forgot to bring it out!

My favorite thing this week was…
The kids were so helpful with the cooking. It was so nice and it will serve them well in the long run

Fox made a pomander ball and both made hand-stitched ornaments. I made a second ornament.

 

   

Friday- I made a pomander ball {finally}. I have to get going on their school schedules because there are new things being added or changes to some things. If I don’t get it done by tomorrow, we won’t be ready to implement on Monday.

The ornaments are going to be sent to family for their Christmas trees. The pomander balls will be exchanged between the three of us. It might seem silly to think that we saw each others creation and then we will trade with each other, but the kids came up with the idea and I love it. If you’ve never made one, I would highly suggest it! They smell so good!

I’m grateful for…
My family: my husband who shows me such love, my kids who have been full of laughter this week {and last}, our house {we just love it}, the abundance of good food we have, the many provisions {some luxuries} that keep us from want, God’s grace- it is there when we least think it should be.

I’m linking this post up at:

   

   

Thankfulness- Not Just at Thanksgiving!

Because it is almost the Thursday in November that is allocated as Thanksgiving Day, many take the time to be thankful for what they have and who they know, etc. There isn’t anything wrong with taking a day {or the entire month} to reflect on being thankful for what one has.

Seeing many different Thankful Trees online, I wanted to make one {I think that is what they are called}. But I was too lazy. Yes, yep, that I was. Too lazy. I didn’t want to print out the leaves and then cut them out and color them {or possibly trace them onto construction paper to cut the step of color}. Then to make the tree, with branches {or without}, and affix the leaves.

Seriously, it seemed like a lot of work to me. The funny thing is that we already had leaves to use. And as for ‘making’ the tree- what was I really thinking?!

Awhile back the kids and I had gone around the block and collected colorful leaves. Then Lee and I had pressed them for a few days to be able put them between contact paper. Originally we were going to string them up around so we could enjoy the colors of fall. Well…since I hadn’t followed the instructions quite as I should have, I had to press my leaves again after laminating them.

And then I forgot them.

Thinking about our ‘traditions’ for the holidays got me thinking again about the tree. Maybe I could make the tree after all… as long as the kids wanted to help. I enjoy doing crafty things but it’s much sweeter when my kids participate as well. Otherwise, for me, it just seems like a pointless activity {it’s just me, I’m sure}.

We attended a Thanksgiving dinner at church this past Sunday and although there was a lot of food that was reminiscent of traditional “Thanksgiving Day” feasts, it wasn’t about the food or about the Pilgrims or the supposed history of the day. It was a time to be specific about what we are thankful for and praise God for it. It was a time to be thankful for the people we are surrounded by, the church family, our family, etc.

The service that Sunday was about Thanksgiving as well {appropriately} but it focused on giving heart-felt thanks to God, most importantly, and to others. As parents we teach our children to say “thank you” when given something or when helped by someone. There are some who will say, “You don’t have to say thank you,” to the child but if we want our children to learn to be thankful, they do need to say it.

It needs to be something that is a constant. It needs to be throughout the day, throughout the week- all year, every year of their lives. It will not guarantee that they will be thankful individuals {they learn by seeing others, by example, but also their hearts will determine this} but it will give a good foundation for it to grow.

I asked the kids if they would be interested in helping me put up the tree. At first they were doing it out of obligation {because they were occupied with something else} but by the time we were done, it was evident they enjoyed it. Lee made the tree trunk, Fox suggested the branches. Using the laminated leaves it makes it easy to use this again and again. I chose to use wet eraser markers so that it will stay put until we wipe it off.

  

I don’t intend to take our tree down for awhile. No reason to pack it away the day after Thanksgiving. And I think we will require more leaves {I may have to ‘make’ some after all!}.

Wordless Wednesday 11/23/11 {Inside and Outside}

 

NaNoWriMo Week 4

 

Just one more week and NaNoWriMo will be DONE. I for one am very glad lol. Although I *could* still reach my word count, my ‘novel’ has turned into something that I very much don’t like. But one thing is certain, I can always cut out a lot of it later and clean up a lot of it.

Number of words is the primary goal of NaNoWriMo and it’s good –to a point- but…it certainly doesn’t make for quality!!

And on that note here are our shameless stats:

Lee: Goal- 22,000; Progress-  a little over 12,000; Thoughts- I've kinda slacked off this year. *little laugh* I’m not as into it this year. 

Fox: Goal- 11,000; Progress- almost 5,000; Thoughts- blech.  {yes, he said just that- so expressive}

Me: Goal- 36,674; Progress- 22,693; Thoughts- I think I covered that up there at the start. I’ve checked out some books to help me get into the ‘mood’. Not sure if it’ll help. Will see.  

How are you doing with NaNoWriMo?

This Post is Just For Spilling My Thoughts

It’s 7:26 pm, Monday evening. I am most likely going to ramble on about a lot of nothing important but I feel the need to let it out so here goes. 

Today is the first day of our no school week. I had plans, oh the plans. But I’ve sat on my rump most of the day. So here I am going to try to make myself feel better about what I did with myself for today.

I did make myself breakfast, lunch, a snack, and dinner for everyone {the kids thankfully made their own meals today- thank God for the little things!}. Hey, I’ve got to eat, right? Drank a lot of mint tea and some apple cider. No coffee although I thought about it…briefly…this morning.

Oh, I also ran around the living room and kitchen playing with the cat {I have the scratch and bite marks to prove it} and washed a lot of dishes. Way too many dishes.

I wasted a lot of time on FB, waiting for my niece to reply to my comments on her wall posts. And reading what others have been up to. It generally makes me feel so insignificant when I read others’ posts, so generally I don’t read others’ posts on FB. Not liking the feeling of inadequacy that I continually subject myself to, it’s easier to just avoid it altogether.

Unfortunately, I miss the good bits and pieces by doing that. Today though I took the time and read a lot and tried to catch up to where I’ve missed. A lot of time. And I’ve discovered I can’t catch up. Not possible. I did read some really good thoughts from Betty Eisenhour from Peace Creek on the Prairie. I like how she thinks.

I’ve also worked for hours on my paper. I really think I could be done with it in just a couple of days. If only I could extract from my files {in my brain} how to format it in APA style. What and how do I cite the table I put into my paper?? Why won’t word let me change the table number?? When I am done here with this post, I will go back to writing on my paper. I’m on a wee bit of a roll. Just a wee bit.

All those years of college classes- blah. For naught, I tell you! You don’t use it, you lose it. Plain and simple. I was thinking about that today also- my college classes really have taught me nothing. Well, wait, that is not true. They did teach me how to write in a way that others {read: instructors} want me to so that I could get a good grade. Having always been inclined to make my writing grammatically correct and being a wee bit fanatic about spelling, my college classes only intensified that. And it’s not the fault of the institution. Nope. Not entirely anyway. I didn’t take a genuine interest in very many of my courses. Get an A, get a good grade, get it done; that was the mentality.

Fiddled with my blog layout. I need to reword some things on my About Me page. It’s outdated. Wondering if I should do this or that with the blog. But I didn’t come to any conclusions. Just moved a few things and deleted a couple of others. I already have my winter theme picked out for the background…won’t change it though until it snows really good here. I’m determined to keep fall around {even if only in my ‘world’} for as long as I can.

I have 26 minutes until I usually head upstairs to my room for the night so I should close this post now and resume my writing. Yeah, that is what I will do now.

This concludes my rambling. Carry on…

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