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The Privacy of Our Minds
Lately, every time I open the mail from a government agency, or a health care provider, or a utility entity, I find an extra piece of scrap paper to write my grocery list on — a privacy notice stating how … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, freedom, media, prayer, privacy
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Homeschooling and the Kitchen Wonderland
Years ago, we built our house, literally. Before we could start that project, however, we finished renovating the barn — yes, I raised my kids in a barn, at least for two years — which we lived in while we … Continue reading
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Tagged build a house, cooking, homeschool, kitchen, learn
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Homeschooling vs. Quality Products from the Public Sector
The other day I purchased an item from a large public entity, and I had difficulty getting what I wanted. The basic product, which has been having a history of problems lately because of a restructuring of the “business,” is … Continue reading
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Tagged homeschooling, post office, private, public school
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Homeschoolers: Why Society Needs You, Desperately
You wouldn’t think that people who let their kids study math, in jammies, at the dining room table, would be revolutionary giants, but you are. Even if you’re one of those more, um, organized and slightly less relaxed families that … Continue reading
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Tagged conform, family, Independent, self sufficient, white bread
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The Properly Socialized Homeschooler
Years ago, I chatted with a public school educator who upbraided me on our family decision to homeschool our children. “I can’t argue with you that what you’re doing academically is superior,” she said. “Your ability to give one on … Continue reading
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Tagged academics, homeschooling, normal, peer pressure, socialization
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Why I — a Christian — Celebrate Halloween
It’s okay to hate Halloween. Lots of Christians do, because they feel that the day’s pagan roots are so dreadful, there’s no room for celebration, compromise, or wiggle room. It’s also okay to love Halloween, and I’m one of those … Continue reading
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Tagged america, Christian, family, government, Halloween
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Homeschooling and the Messy House
Years ago, when I had four young homeschooled children who inhabited every room of our house, 24-hours a day, I had a messy, cluttery home. And I felt bad, because I knew other people, who also had children, who also … Continue reading
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Tagged cleaning, homeschooling, housework, making memories, messy
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Alternative Lifestyle Challenges
Because I am essentially an ordinary person, my chosen alternative lifestyle is not one to provoke hate mail, rabid Tweets, and major national news stories. I figure that what goes on in my bedroom — with my Kindle and the … Continue reading
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Tagged alternative, finances, lifestyle, sustainable
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Are You Poor?
“Poor” is such a wretched word, and most of us tend to get offended when it’s applied to us — that’s why we like the term, “middle class,” because even “lower middle class” is better than poor. But who, or … Continue reading
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Tagged americans, insurance, money, poor, wealth
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Christianity Lessons from Facebook
You know, some days it’s best not to talk, write, make eye contact, or communicate in any fashion at all. If you have a teenaged daughter in your life, you’re painfully aware of how quickly a controversial statement, like “Good … Continue reading →