The blizzard(s) of the century

Make that this winter’s second blizzard of the century. It is affectionately (or not) being called Snowmageddon or Snowpocolips. This southern girl is over it. I just call it overkill. 18 = inches of snow in December’s storm of the century 26 = inches of snow in January’s storm of the century 2 = inchesContinue reading “The blizzard(s) of the century”

What was your favorite part?

We’ve gotten into a habit of asking our girls, after watching a movie or doing an activity, “what was your favorite part?” When asking little girls this question you would expect to get sugar and spice and everything nice answers. We get slightly different answers. We don’t get, “I loved the princesses and I lovedContinue reading “What was your favorite part?”

Lucifer lives in DC

and drives an RX7. I met him today. Well, I didn’t actually meet him, thank God (and I mean that). I saw him driving on I395. I was minding my own business, paying close attention to all things in front of, behind, and around me, including my blind spot. As I merged into traffic IContinue reading “Lucifer lives in DC”

It’s so warm

Remember the ugly as sin hedgehog pin cushion that I sewed? Not everything I sew is bugly (butt ugly). I really can sew cute. Take a look: Yes, that’s V² doing her duty to make sure the fit is correct! I talked about making this jacket when I posted that ugly little hedgehog. It didn’tContinue reading “It’s so warm”

An emotional response to the “Harm of Homeschooling”

Ms. West, I am disappointed in your “Harms of Homeschooling” article (found here, scroll down to page 7). From your wording and sources it seems that your main concern is Christian fundamentalism and how these Christians are not walking in lockstep with the state to make sure their children fall in line with secular humanistContinue reading “An emotional response to the “Harm of Homeschooling””