Monthly Archives: October 2006

Dancing With the Voices

Posted on October 30, 2006 by Mary

My writing, in many ways, is a Pandora’s Box. A padlocked time capsule, if you will, brim-full of temptation, obsession, and magic. A time capsule, because I’ve often argued with God, wondering why He’s gifted me with this burden now … Continue reading →

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Sunday School Every Day

Posted on October 27, 2006 by Mary

This morning, my six year old revived an old activity, one that’s near and dear to my heart. You see, when she was a toddler, my oldest would play “Sunday School” with her. They’d read a Bible story together, sing … Continue reading →

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Geography Fun

Posted on October 26, 2006 by Mary

I shared a while back that my daughter has been studying up on the states. She loves this, and actually counted her words on the last state report, Hawaii. Her tally~around 300! Here’s her self-determined method: She outlines the shape of … Continue reading →

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Homeschoolers and Fourth Amendment Rights

Posted on October 25, 2006 by Mary

You can read all about my personal take on it at MInTheGap. Even if you don’t homeschool, you should be up on your fourth amendment rights. Child Protective Services can be pretty aggressive from what I hear, threatening to take … Continue reading →

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Texas-style Lasagna and Mid-western Hospitality

Posted on October 23, 2006 by Mary

In the two weeks following the birth of my second daughter, we were blessed every other day by friends bearing home-cooked meals. Out of these meals sprang two new family favorites: Smothered steaks and Texas-style Lasagna. Believe me, you cannot go wrong … Continue reading →

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Variation on Twice Baked Potatoes

Posted on October 22, 2006 by Mary

What’s for supper? A question I often call and ask my big sis when toying with the possibilities. (See why I function so much better with meals in the freezer?) Last night I asked her her opinion of Sloppy Joes, … Continue reading →

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Hysterectomy Support

Posted on October 21, 2006 by Mary

In researching for one of my novels, I came upon this wonderful site: Hyster Sisters. What a great source of information and support not only for the woman undergoing the procedure, but also for her daughters, her husband and any … Continue reading →

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Up to my elbows in pears…and migraines.

Posted on October 20, 2006 by Mary

Well, nearly my elbows. Five hours of pears, two pies, several pints of pearsauce later…oh, and a pan of oatmeal bars for dh…you get the picture. It was a really sweet picture by the way. My two older daughters were … Continue reading →

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Fun Learning With Preschoolers

Posted on October 18, 2006 by Mary

3-5 year olds are so much fun! Their interest in life and learning seems never-ebbing, their enthusiasm inspires and exhausts those around them…so let’s explore a few of the endless activities that abound to encourage this age group. I’ve mentioned before … Continue reading →

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Preschoolers: First Things First

Posted on October 16, 2006 by Mary

I heartily endorse the message found here…an article titled Doctors urge more playtime for children. (Thanks go to MInTheGap for the link.) We’re bombarded everywhere with programs for our preschoolers. Driven almost by fear that our children won’t measure up with their … Continue reading →

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