June gloom boom

Jun 3, 2011

First Day of June and we got hail, thunder, lightening, sunshine and a rainbow.           But it is pretty here.

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Why Do You Blog?

Jun 2, 2011

I write. I used to keep a hand-written journal. I need to edit it. I started a blog to help me write things that matter. I wanted to say more than…. this was a crappy day, the kids are sick, I am sick, this is too hard,...

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"Father Goose" — Cary Grant and Leslie Caron

Jun 1, 2011

Cary Grant often plays roles where he looks all suave and debonair. But in “Father Goose”, he is all beach bum and unshaven, escaping society. There’s still plenty of romance and comedy in “Father...

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I’m Trying My Best Here

May 22, 2011

I was walking ahead, unsure if I was going in the right direction, but feeling that it was right. Then, I read Elder Bednar’s conference talk, about revelation in our lives. It is about how sometimes or oftentimes we must...

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Khan Academy for homeschool

May 7, 2011

You know, I am a bit of a rebel when it comes to traditional schooling. I have found a great thing. A great thing for learning. Learning about math, science, finance and more — for me, for my high school student (whom I...

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Fasting For What?

Fasting For What?

May 4, 2011

Fasting. What is it good for? Actually, it’s good for many things. I am a believer in the...

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Should Kids Be the Center of Attention?

Apr 26, 2011

My Mother-in-law always frowned on the idea of little kids being the center of attention. (bless her heart) I have disagreed. Why shouldn’t kids be the center of attention? Especially in families with more than one child;...

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Why I Have Five Kids

Apr 19, 2011

…for comic relief. You know, I’m a party pooper. So my kids are the party. They make me laugh. And I need that. This morning, first day of spring vaca, my 15-yr old son emerged from his sleepy den, checked his laptop and...

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