Monthly Archives: April 2007

What Are They Teaching in College These Days?

Posted on April 27, 2007 by Charity

Here’s a quote from a University of Vermont student: He has a right to be here, but I think it is a very limited First Amendment right. Unbeknownst to me, the First Amendment contains a clause that limits the rights … Continue reading →

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I Thought the Mommy Wars Were Over

Posted on April 27, 2007 by Charity

This is a couple of days old, but I just had to comment on this New York Times Op-Ed piece by Linda Hirshman, titled ever so subtly, “Off to Work She Should Go.” Come on, tell us what you really … Continue reading →

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Carnival of Principled Government

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Charity

Okay, I know I ditched the all-politics blog to focus on the more important things in life, but that doesn’t mean I have to stop linking to the Carnival of Principled Government. I cannot believe this woman just had a … Continue reading →

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Praise Them

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Charity

I was just reading this ridiculous story about employers praising the Me Generation workers in order to keep their self-esteem up. I don’t even know where to begin commenting on this. It is so unbelievably stupid. I couldn’t even finish … Continue reading →

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25 – 30

Posted on April 24, 2007 by Charity

Man. I was just doing one of those stupid online quizzes and when I had to check off my age group, I had the unfortunate realization that, since my birthday was two weeks ago, I am no longer in the … Continue reading →

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Fred Thompson on Federalism

Posted on April 24, 2007 by Charity

On Town Hall today, Fred Thompson has a short piece on Federalism. Take a look by clicking on the “clipped from” link. clipped from www.townhall.com Our government, under our Constitution, was established upon the principles of Federalism — that the … Continue reading →

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Something’s Buzzing at the Carnival of Homeschooling

Posted on April 24, 2007 by Charity

Sprittibee is hosting this week’s Carnival of Homeschooling. The theme? What else, bees! Stop on over and check out the best posts the homeschool blogging community has to offer. It’s a great place to *meet* other homeschoolers and learn about … Continue reading →

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The Dangerous Book for Boys

Posted on April 24, 2007 by Charity

Finally, a book that celebrates boys being boys. I can’t wait until this one hits book stores (May 1). My older boys were born into a world where boys and girls were not different; where any differences that existed were … Continue reading →

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Podcast on Homeschooling

Posted on April 23, 2007 by Charity

Last Friday, on my cable access show, “She’s Right,” I discussed homeschooling as an educational alternative and went over the homeschooling laws in the state of Vermont. You can listen to the podcast here. The program is just under 30 … Continue reading →

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A Sure Sign of Spring

Posted on April 22, 2007 by Charity

Last November, I posted in my old blog about a squirrel that came to our (second story) porch. We fed him a huge dried out sunflower head from our garden and he became our friend for life…or at least until … Continue reading →

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