Monthly Archives: January 2008

Skillet Cornbread Recipe

My parents-in-law bought me the cast iron skillet I have always wanted, for Christmas, and last night, I finally made cornbread in it. Oh, I have used it for other things – like, everything – but this is the first … Continue reading

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Giveaway Carnival

Shannon at Rocks in My Dryer, and Bloggy Giveaways, is hosting another big giveaway link-a-thon, called the Bloggy Giveaways Carnival. The giveaways start on Monday. I will be participating again, but my giveaway this time is not quite as cool … Continue reading

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Flaws and Forgiveness

This morning when I brought in the paper, I looked down and saw the headline, “Flawed Chess Genius Dies.” The article was, of course, about the death of Bobby Fischer. What struck me, though, was the word “flawed.” It was … Continue reading

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Checking In

Hello, blog reader. Sorry that I haven’t posted in a while. I just had a couple of days off. The kids are at my mothers and my husband has been home from work. Need I say more? I hope to … Continue reading

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Scholastic Warehouse Sale

Remember the Scholastic school book fairs? Well, Scholastic also has warehouse sales and they are a great way to pick up a few things for your homeschool on the cheap. I went to one last year and got a few … Continue reading

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Carnival Time

The Carnival of Homeschooling is posted at Consent of the Governed.   Judy put together a Martin Luther King Edition, in honor of his birthday. I have not read the whole thing, but it looks great. I can finally appreciate just … Continue reading

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Little E, Comedian

Here’s a knock-knock joke that Little E made up this morning. Knock-knock. Who’s there? Banana. Banana, who? Don’t eat me! I’m just a talking banana. If you think that was funny, get a load of this classic that he made … Continue reading

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How’s that Bible Reading Plan Going?

If you are like me, every year you start a new read-the-Bible-in-a-year plan.  And, if you are like me, every year, you fall short of completing it. Last year, I made it to sometime in mid-February. This year, I made … Continue reading

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Fun With Doctor Referrals

I was thinking the other day that it has been a long time since I updated about The D’s situation. That’s because there is nothing to update, at least in terms of getting him in to see a psychiatrist. Back … Continue reading

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Need a Good Laugh?

The most embarrassing story ever. At least, the most embarrassing story ever that involves Chick-Fil-A and fries. The post is also an inspirational reminder that none of us are perfect.

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