Does this idjit think he’s a holy man or something? Bush’s feet can’t touch the ground Um, you know that socialization people ask homeschoolers about? How would it happen in this school? Eighth-graders at Dillard Middle School in Goldsboro have…
Getting Rid of the “Baby Stuff” in Pre-K
I’m the first to admit that I see absolutely no merit in “pre-K”—or even kindergarten—for most kids. I certainly wasn’t scarred by the lack of them, and I definitely wasn’t behind in anything when I started first grade at the…
Miscellany
Today’s planned wiring has been canceled, due to me having a pain flare and curiousmay9 being indisposed, as well. I’m hoping I’ll get enough better to go to the PSE meet-n-greet tonight, though. We have to drive shadowkatt across town…
Name Thing Addendum, Neat Science Headline
NASA-supported scientists are developing a space-based early warning system for disease outbreaks. I thought of two others: If you call me Cynthia Lynn, you’re one of my parents and you’re mad at me/trying to make me feel shame. If you…
It’s Already Tuesday Afternoon?
Three times today, SEMagic posted an entry in a community when I meant it for my personal journal or vice versa. It seems to be going to wherever I’d posted last, even when I check to be sure that I’ve…
Fundamentalism Redux
First—why does the Cobb library have a separate category for “Christianity—Controversial literature” in their catalog? Is that an official Dewey designation, their own thing, what? I’ve never run across it in any other system before. I’m into one of my…
I’m Addicted to Information
I’m liking what David Grenier has to say about Gay Marriage. From democracynow: RNC Warns TV Stations Not to Air MoveOn Ad Meanwhile, the Republican National Committee is warning 250 tv stations across the country to stop running ads from…
Scary People
You know how people so frequently assume that ALL homeschoolers are doing so for religious reasons? Here’s one of the reasons why: ====== The Unofficial “Training Our Daughters to Be Keepers at Home” Website Thank you for taking the time…
It’s a Friday That Feels Like a Monday For Some Reason
The conversation last night with curiousmay9 and mrpsyklops and shadowkatt was just so good—that’s ambrosia for me. And it’s the BEST kind of homeschooling experience. I’m so glad I don’t have to worry about getting Katie up to get to…
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This post was so negative that I decided that I must find something somewhat positive to balance every negative. Positive: Cobb’s library website lets me ask it to notify me when they get in new materials by particular authors or…