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Good Night
It’s been a year since my stem cell transplant. My previous post was an update. This one is a reflection. Some readers appreciate “reflection posts” because while our journeys are different, we all share one thing in common- difficulty and trouble. Sooner or later, “tribulation” as Jesus promised, shows up in our life. “Christianity without…
Wise and Comforting Words
During the plague of 1527, Luther was asked what to do. What he said was simple, direct, and comforting. I shall ask God mercifully to protect us. Then I shall fumigate, help purify the air, administer medicine and take it. I shall avoid places and persons where my presence is not needed in order not to become…
Another Reason to Home School Especially if You Live in Oregon
Can’t read, can’t write, can’t add, can’t subtract? That’s OK. The Oregon Department of Education just voted unanimously last Thursday, October 19, to confirm students don’t need to prove mastery of reading, writing or math to graduate. They cited “harm to students of color” as the reason. To learn more about this decision, read the…
The First of the New 3 R’s
Recognize! Most mornings I take our English lab, Fortune, for a walk. I was steps out the back door, heading for the trail, treat pouch in hand when I sensed something was missing. I stopped, slipped my hand into the pocket of my hoodie and then I knew. My phone- I was missing my phone! I…
Time to Let ESD Know You’re Home Schooling?
Is this your first year home schooling in Oregon? If so, state law requires that you notify your Educational Service District (ESD) of your intent to homeschool. This does not have to be done until your child is 6 on September 1. Your notification must contain the following information, but nothing else: Your name and…
Start your Day this Way…
Do some easy things first! When I was home schooling, I found that doing some short, easy things first at the beginning of the day provided a warm-up of sorts. If the subject was math, we had a “question or story problem of the day.” We often followed this with “mental math” drills. If we began with English, we…