Note to self: Do NOT follow links from theferrett while drinking anything. So I had to wipe down the monitor, but now I don’t have to worry about seeing Van Helsing.
Miscellany
As a reminder that Americans certainly aren’t the only ones being cruel in the Middle East: Activists Say Israel Held Boy, 13, as Human Shield On a far happier note, janni posted some quotes from an interview with Madeleine L’Engle.…
A Homely Day
Today is one of those boring, at-home days that I actually love. Being here with the family is just good. It’s not stressful. There aren’t any deadlines. We’re improving our home and our lives, and just being together. The details…
Hello
Why yes, I am still capable of doing more than posting about what’s being said elsewhere. Really. I promise. It’s been a week. Actually, most of it has been reasonably good—there were two whole days in which I didn’t have…
Why I Homeschool
I didn’t have any intention of seeing the movie Mean Girls, but I may change my mind. The homeschooled character says, “I had never lived in a world where adults didn’t trust me.” (Quoted in a review by Roger Ebert)…
Music is good for you!
Molecular basis for Mozart effect revealed Part of the article: New research has revealed a molecular basis for the “Mozart effect” – the observation that a brief stint of Mozart, but not other music, may improve learning and memory. Rats…
Rock Against Bush Vol 1
Dear Click Back America Members, Our friends at Fat Wreck Chords and PunkVoter.com have created a CD compilation with the biggest names in punk rock– “Rock Against Bush Vol. 1” — which went on sale this week. It features original…
Hello
I’m sitting here in a somewhat less-cluttered sitting room, fresh from a lovely shower, waiting for my man to get home. When he does, we’ll be going back up to the apartment one last time. It’s so nice to have…
I’m More Awake Now :-)
We spent our first night in Castle Caritas last night, and it was lovely. I adore our room. It feels very “grounded” and safe. Katie likes her aqua room. Shelley approves of both but has requested her own personal catwalk…
TV & Kids Revisited
I couldn’t find this accessible to all online, so I’m posting the full article