A Pelican Feeding Frenzy

11 years ago

The greatest thing about moving to California is definitely the nature watching opportunities. I can't tell you all the wonderful…

12 Things I’ve Learned from Home Schooling

11 years ago

We have officially made it through our very first QUARTER of home-schooling!!!  To me, this is the biggest deal since…

When I’m Feeling Blue: A Poem on Motherhood

11 years ago

Sometimes I feel so blue I don't know what to do Go to my room and pray Sometimes I forget…

The Annual Calendar, The 10 Month Fog, and Postpartum Depression

11 years ago

In 2005, I started making calendars for the grandparents (and for ourselves) every Christmas. It's this wonderful, neck cricking tradition…

Notes on Transitioning to Leading by Influence

11 years ago

My favorite points from chapter 2 of this book: 1. The second chapter includes a quiz to help you evaluate…

On Becoming Preteen Wise: April’s Notes, Chapter 1

11 years ago

I had an unusually hard day at Pacific Christian Academy today with my handsome and intelligent tween, so I'm finally…

My Goals and My Ax: One Task at a Time

11 years ago

One of the curriculum  'thoughts for the day' this week will be: "Little strokes fell great oaks."  I am loving…

The Truth About Moving to California & Culture Shock

11 years ago

We moved to California last year, and it has been a blast. Yes, there has also been culture shock too.…

The California Coast: Just don’t eat from that tree in the middle.

11 years ago

When Alan and I were getting ready to move here, people just went on and on, telling us how beautiful…

Visiting with Humpback Whales

11 years ago

While my parents were here, we wanted to be sure that we all got the full California experience.....soooooo we went…