Homeschooling
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On Handling the Tough Questions
We have created a society where children are afraid or embarrassed to ask their parents tough questions. We can either accept that/assume that it is true of our child/teen as well, or we can take steps to correct/refute it. How… Continue reading
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Q&A: Redwall Series on DVD
A reader on a previous blog I used to write for asks: I was wondering if you know where I can find the actual PBS series of redwall. I love the books and I would like to see how the… Continue reading
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Composer for January 2009: Nicolas Gombert
Nicolas Gombert from eClassical.com: Flemish composer Nicolas Gombert (1495-1560). He was one of the most famous and influential composers between Josquin Desprez and Palestrina, and best represents the fully-developed, complex polyphonic style of this period in music history. more: Wikipedia… Continue reading
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A Compilation of Reviews for Twilight (books and film)
No, we have not read them. No plans of doing so right now. Label me fanatic, that’s fine. But I’m more than a bit struck with weird things going on in the world today…. I know my dd feels it… Continue reading
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Catechism and “Catholic” Voters
More than anything this election, this is what truly saddens me. Continue reading
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Simple Saints Costumes for All Saints Day
It’s a Google spreadsheet, as yet unfinished, but will be working on it off and on the next few days. Also taking volunteers, if you feel like it! Continue reading
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Resolution for Today
I will not argue with someone who hasn’t quite got their life, their direction, or their reasoning together yet. It is work enough for me to manage my life, my direction, and my own reasoning… and on top of these… Continue reading
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Before You Vote #8: Three Sites, No Spin
Not even a Catholic bias, which you will ALWAYS find here 🙂 Vote Gopher Fact Check Open Secrets Project for the week: go through the site with the kids and sort out the FACTS. I went through them briefly this… Continue reading
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Waaah… She’s 10 minutes from here.
But I don’t have tickets and I can’t believe we’re missing this. Sarah Palin in West Chester Continue reading
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